How to Attend

The Mid-America Trucking Show is the premier venue in the heavy-duty trucking industry for efficiently researching the industry's most innovative products and services. Investigate all of the latest industry advances, find new suppliers or purchase new parts and equipment, all in one location.

The steps below will outline the process of becoming an attendee and ensuring a successful visit.

  • Step 1 - Register to Attend Our on-line registration process is quick, simple, and free to all members of the heavy-duty trucking industry. Beginning December 1, 2011, the registration form will be available at www.truckingshow.com/attendee-registration.

  • Step 2 - Make Hotel Reservations The Mid-America Trucking Show brings over 70,000 trucking professionals to Louisville, KY and area hotels book up quickly. We recommend booking your rooms right away to ensure that options are available that meet your needs. Visit our Hotel Booking Site now to reserve your rooms

  • Step 3 - Make Travel Arrangements Visit the air travel and car rental page for access to the best rates.

  • Step 4 - Plan your visit With over 1,000 Exhibitors and 1,000,000 square feet of exhibit space, having a pre-established itinerary is a must. Visit the Floor Plan and Exhibitor Search map out your visit to the show and make the most efficient use of your time at MATS. Please note that the 2012 Exhibitor Search is not available until December 1, 2011.

  • Step 5 - Enjoy Louisville Given the number of attendees in Louisville for the show, it's a good idea to plan the your after-show hours as well. Louisville has plenty to see and do; our recommendations can be found on the Restaurant and Entertainment page.

Show Dates & Hours

March 22nd, 2012
Thursday VIP 10AM - 1PM
General 1PM - 6PM
March 23rd, 2012
Friday 10AM - 6PM
March 24th, 2012
Saturday 9AM - 4PM

If you are in the market for new equipment there is no easier way to look and compare. Also the contacts (and friendships) can be invaluable if you are making trucking a career regardless if your an OO or company driver or maintenance. Having made every show since 1989 (except 2009 when my wife died 4 weeks before the show I feel qualified to say MATS is a must.

George S / G&S Transport / Jacksonville North Carolina