MATS 2024: Three Days Of Exhibits, Education, Entertainment, & Networking

Exhibits

Experience Hands-On Demonstrations

The #1 reason attendees participate in MATS is to see new products in person. With interactive exhibit displays, MATS provides the perfect forum for industry professionals to experience new equipment and technology.
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Education

Learn From The Experts

The latest industry topics, emerging technology, and solutions are all covered at MATS to keep you informed and your business thriving.
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Entertainment

PKY Truck Beauty Championship

The PKY event is the kick off to the Show Truck season for North America with the largest gathering of elite custom trucks. In addition, there is a light show, awards ceremony, and a custom truck parade.

MATS Concert

Following the Friday session of the Mid-America Trucking Show, attendees are invited to the official MATS Concert.

Opening Reception

After the exhibit halls close on Thursday, attendees and exhibitors are treated to a festive evening of live entertainment, refreshments, and networking with friends and colleagues.

MATS HISTORY

Connecting the industry and defining the future of trucking for more than 50 Years! Share your photos, stories, and memories with us below.

How it all Began: 1972

MATS began when Paul K. Young, former Kentucky Motor Transport Association President, and a few industry friends had an idea. They wanted to develop a show in the eastern half of the United States, similar to the largest heavy-duty show at the time, the International Trucking Show in California, and more accessible than the North American Truck Show that had taken place in Boston for many years.

After discussing with industry contacts, developed over his years with KMTA and as a tire salesman, Paul felt there was enough interest to move forward. The goal was to create an event that was more accessible to professionals in the heavy-duty trucking industry, specifically owner-operators and fleets. Little did he know, he was laying the foundation for what would become the largest heavy-duty trucking tradeshow in the world.

For those that have never attend before you’re in for a treat and testament of what trucking is all about. Companies from all over the world come to this annual event and you’ll see drivers, companies, vendors, technology and the future here more than any other event you may think about attending in a given year.

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