What are the show hours?

Thursday, March 18: VIP hours 10 AM–1 PM, then 1–6 PM; Friday, March 19: 10 AM–6 PM; Saturday, March 20: 9 AM–4 PM.

Can the general public attend?

No. MATS is open only to people who work in the heavy-duty trucking industry, or who are accompanied by someone who does.

How much does it cost to attend?

Registration is free until February 18, 2027. Attendee registration for MATS 2027 opens on December 1, 2026.

The Kentucky Expo Center has over 19,000 spaces; passenger vehicles pay $15 per day. Tractor-trailers can park free for all three days in the 30-acre Truck Parking Community at 1032 Phillips Lane, with a free shuttle to the show.

Thursday, March 18, 2027

Mid-America Trucking Show 2027

Name: Mid-America Trucking Show 2027
Start: 2027-03-18T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-03-20T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Kentucky Exposition Center

North America's big heavy-duty trucking trade show for owner-operators, fleets, dealers and suppliers.

Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS)

Date and Time

March 18 · 10am - March 20 · 4pm GMT-4

Location

Kentucky Exposition Center

937 Phillips Lane Kentucky 40209

About This Event

Mid-America Trucking Show 2027 is a Industry & Manufacturing event taking place 18-20 Mar 2027 at Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, United States.

The Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) is one of the trucking industry's best-known annual events, held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville since 1972. The 2027 show fills more than a million square feet with hands-on exhibits of trucks, equipment and technology, alongside free education sessions and industry events that bring the whole heavy-duty trucking community together.

Who can attend

MATS is not open to the public. Attendees must work in the heavy-duty trucking industry or be accompanied by someone who does.

Owner-operators and company drivers
Brokers
Fleet owners, executives and operations/safety managers
Fleet maintenance managers and technicians
Fleet administration and purchasing
Dealers, distributors, manufacturers and suppliers
Advertising, marketing, PR and media

Exhibits and education

More than one million square feet of exhibits let industry professionals see and try new equipment and technology. The Pro Talks education programme covers current industry topics in free sessions led by industry experts.