Mid-America Trucking Show

09/08/2026

Next week is Truck Driver Appreciation Week! Do you know a truck driver that deserves appreciation?

Nominate them here for a chance to be recognized on our social accounts: https://truckingshow.com/truck-driver-appreciation/

Recognized truckers will receive VIP passes to MATS 2027!

07/03/2026

Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸✨

As we celebrate this historic Independence Day weekend, all of us at the Mid-America Trucking Show are reflecting on the incredible journey of our great nation.

For two and a half centuries, freedom, resilience, and hard work have defined the American spirit. And truth be told, nobody embodies that unstoppable spirit quite like the professional truckers who keep our country moving forward. From coast to coast, the trucking industry is the literal backbone of our nation, delivering the essentials that sustain our communities and our freedom every single day.

We are deeply proud of our country, and we are profoundly honored to stand alongside the hardworking men and women behind the wheel who keep America Strong.

Thank you for your dedication, stay safe out on the open road, and have a beautiful, blessed 4th of July weekend! 🚛❤️🤍💙

05/11/2026

Trucking runs in the family - check out this article on multi-generational truckers from Long Haul Paul Music.

Would you advise a trucking career to your own children? Long Haul Paul asked, and these owners and drivers chimed in. A hard "no" was one answer. What's yours? Weigh in here.

04/27/2026

The trucking community showed up in a big way at MATS.

Thanks to the generosity of attendees and industry partners, the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund raised more than $10,000 during the Mid-America Trucking Show to support drivers and their families in times of need.

This is what MATS is all about: connection, community, and taking care of our own.

Read the full story: https://www.thetrucker.com/trucking-news/truck-driving-jobs-news/st-christopher-truckers-relief-fund-raises-over-10k-at-mats

St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund raises over $10K at MATS through generous donations and a successful Silent Auction.

04/15/2026

Mark your calendars 🗓️ The industry’s biggest annual reunion is set.

The Mid-America Trucking Show returns to Louisville March 18–20, 2027 at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

Three days. Thousands of trucking professionals. One place where the entire industry comes together to connect, learn, and move the industry forward.

Save the date and start planning now → TruckingShow.com

04/14/2026

The trucking industry is making headlines — and the conversation is bigger than ever.

A recent 60 Minutes investigation with frequent MATS collaborator Rob Carpenter spotlighted the challenges facing freight, from fraud and bad actors to the pressures reshaping the supply chain. It’s a powerful reminder of how important collaboration, innovation, and industry leadership are right now.

At the Mid-America Trucking Show, these are the conversations that move the industry forward. Every year, tens of thousands of professionals gather to tackle real challenges, share solutions, and strengthen the future of trucking together.

The road ahead requires transparency, technology, and a united industry — and that’s exactly what MATS is built for.

04/13/2026

This year at MATS 2026, TravelCenters-TA-Petro accounted the two winners of their 2026 Citizen Driver Award! See more details below:

Celebrating excellence on the road and beyond 🚛✨
Congratulations to our 2026 Citizen Driver Honorees for leading by example 👏⭐
Proud to recognize Steven Brand and Bruce Jones for their outstanding impact 🏆💙