Mid-America Trucking Show

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 🏆💙

04/03/2026

In case you missed it, the winner of the Big Rig Build-Off was announced on Saturday at MATS 2026:

Randy Menkel and his team at Never Satisfied Builds/J&L Contracting took home top honors in the 2026 Big Rig Build-Off at the Mid-America Trucking Show with their fully customized 1985 Peterbilt 359. The Build-Off pitted three of the country's top custom truck builders against each other in a compet...

04/02/2026

More news from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's big reveal at MATS 2026: https://www.overdriveonline.com/regulations/article/15821071/the-new-fmcsa-talks-aggressive-new-strategy-at-mat

Overdrive recounts the biggest regulatory news and events from the Mid-America Trucking show, including talk of "chameleon ELDs," and getting to know FMCSA Chief Derek Barrs.

03/30/2026

In case you missed it at the 2026 Mid-America Trucking Show

03/30/2026

In case you missed it at the 2026 Mid-America Trucking Show

03/30/2026

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy stopped by MATS 2026 this year, taking photos with attendees and exhibitors, giving interviews to MATS official media, and getting up on the Pro Talks stage to deliver a rousing address to attendees of the event.

USDOT highlighted the Trump Administration’s pro-trucker initiatives, including MOTUS