Discover the top trucking industry conferences of 2025 for networking, industry insights, and the latest innovations in transportation and logistics.
Want to stay connected, informed, and engaged in 2025 and beyond? Trucking industry conferences provide some of the best ways to network and keep up to date on the latest innovations and challenges in the industry.
In this post, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the most major trucking industry conferences you won’t want to miss this year!
Date: January 18, 2025
Location: Orlando, Florida
Summary: This trucking industry conference is a must-attend for private fleet operators as it focuses on fleet optimization, compliance, and driver retention strategies. Attendees will gain insights from industry experts and network with peers.
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Date: January 22, 2025
Location: Palm Beach, Florida
Summary: An executive-level conference known for its focus on mergers, acquisitions, and corporate strategy, this event attracts top executives in logistics and supply chain. If you’re looking to understand the industry's direction, this is the place to be.
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Date: January 22, 2025
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Summary: The TCA Profitability Program (TPP) Summit, held on January 22, 2025, at McLeod Software’s headquarters, offers top-performing carriers a platform to share success strategies and best practices for operational excellence. Through expert panels and peer discussions, attendees will gain actionable insights into financial management, safety, and optimizing operations to drive profitability.
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Date: January 26, 2025
Location: Orlando, Florida
Summary: This event connects food service distributors and suppliers to discuss innovations and operational improvements. It’s an intimate setting for building strong business partnerships while you work to maximize productivity and success.
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Date: January 27, 2025
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Summary: SMC3’s Jumpstart is a three-day supply chain event focusing on education and technology in transportation. With industry thought leaders and innovative sessions, it's a perfect way to start the year.
Date: February 10, 2025
Location: Nevada
Summary: Manifest brings together the entire supply chain ecosystem to explore trends, innovations, and best practices in transportation and logistics. This event gives attendees access to some of the most important people and tech in the industry.
Date: February 15, 2025
Location: Florida
Summary: This regional show features exhibits and workshops tailored to trucking professionals in Florida. It’s a great opportunity to connect with regional suppliers and trucking companies.
Date: February 19, 2025
Location: San Diego, California
Summary: Hosted by the Customized Logistics and Delivery Association, this conference is all about meeting industry trailblazers and visionaries to learn from their experiences. Then, you can apply your new knowledge to improve your bottom line.
Date: February 19, 2025
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Summary: One of the largest trucking shows in North America, the R&R trucking industry conference is designed to help you “supercharge your efforts in recruiting and retaining drivers” so you can dramatically enhance your fleet’s progress each year.
Date: February 19, 2025
Location: Columbus, Indiana
Summary: This twice-a-year conference is dedicated to the highest quality data, industry analysis, and forecasting. Attendees will benefit from meeting with industry leaders and decision makers throughout the commercial vehicle industry.
Date: February 25, 2025
Location: Orlando, Florida
Summary: A major event for fleet management and telematics experts, this trucking industry conference will be jam-packed with industry-driving excellence. Take part in interactive workshops, check out exhibitor showcases, and gain insights from the best in the business.
Date: March 2, 2025
Location: Palm Desert, California
Summary: This event focuses on the transportation and logistics challenges specific to food and beverage industries, providing actionable insights for shippers. This year’s event is focused squarely on what the future holds for the food shipping supply chain.
Date: March 2, 2025
Location: Long Beach, California
Summary: TPM 25 is a premier event for trans-Pacific container shipping and logistics professionals. This year’s event features keynotes from industry and global economics experts, panels, and networking with global leaders.
Date: March 2, 2025
Location: Clearwater Beach, Florida
Summary: This meeting by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association focuses on technical, operational, and cybersecurity advancements in freight transportation. The organization’s goal is to ensure attendees are informed to grow profitably and efficiently in the digital era.
Date: March 2, 2025
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Summary: This conference celebrates the best trucking fleets for drivers while offering educational sessions to improve workplace satisfaction. Each year, the event ranks the Top 20 Best Fleets and recognizes them for their excellence.
Date: March 10, 2025
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Summary: The premier technical trucking industry conference, this event is for any industry professional that wants to stay up-to-date on best practices and the latest tech news. They aim to be the one-stop-shop for fleet education.
Date: March 11, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Summary: Dedicated to reverse logistics professionals, this trucking industry conference offers attendees a range of insights into returns management, sustainability, and supply chain optimization. Don’t miss the Women’s VIP Luncheon!
Date: March 15, 2025
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Summary: The Truckload Carriers Association Annual Convention is a hub for trucking executives around the country. Truckload 2025 features panels on industry regulations, best practices, and innovative technologies.
Date: March 27, 2025
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Summary: MATS, the largest annual trucking event in North America, brings together over 56,000 attendees and 870 exhibitors across 1,000,000+ square feet of exhibits. From hands-on product demonstrations to expert-led education sessions, MATS offers three days of unparalleled networking, innovation, and entertainment for trucking professionals.
Date: April 9, 2025
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Summary: This trucking industry conference styles itself the premier event for third-party logistics providers in North America to discuss market trends, networking opportunities, and strategies for growth.
Date: April 21, 2025
Location: Tampa, Florida
Summary: This event is designed to help attendees address the unique challenges of tank truck operations. Learn from industry experts on a range of topics including safety protocols, compliance updates, and innovations in equipment.
Date: April 23, 2025
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Summary: A regional event centered in Atlanta, GA that focuses on economic growth through logistics, this trucking industry conference offers panel discussions, networking, and expert insights on supply chain efficiency.
Date: April 28, 2025
Location: Long Beach, California
Summary: The I&E Expo is a premier event for fleet professionals which offers education sessions on fleet management and showcasing cutting-edge vehicle technologies. You’ll engage with experts and thought leaders from both inside and outside the industry.
Date: April 28, 2025
Location: Anaheim, California
Summary: ACT Expo is the largest clean fleet event that provides insights into renewable fuels, electric trucks, and sustainable logistics. Attendees can explore the latest technological developments and network with industry pioneers.
Date: April 29, 2025
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Summary: This summit focuses on fostering collaboration between freight brokers and trucking companies with expert panels, networking, and strategy-building workshops. This trucking industry conference’s goal is to help you build your network, create new partnerships, and increase profitability.
Date: May 1, 2025
Location: Dallas, Texas
Summary: The 9th annual American Supply Chain Summit is the ideal spot for supply chain leaders. The event will cover topics like risk management, technology adoption, and operational optimization in logistics.
Date: May 3, 2025
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Summary: ATA’s MYMS is designed to gather trucking leaders to discuss leadership insights for trucking professionals. Topics this year focus on policy, safety initiatives, and industry updates.
Date: May 4, 2025
Location: Athens, Georgia
Summary: This program has lasted for 30 years, designed to enhance profitability in the trucking industry. This year’s goal is to provide attendees with actionable financial strategies and market analyses.
Date: May 5, 2025
Location: Orlando, Florida
Summary: This three-day trucking industry conference for supply chain professionals features data-driven research, dialogues between experts and leaders, their challenges, and technological advancements driving supply chain innovation
Date: May 7, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Summary: Tenstreet’s goals are to share industry perspectives, address problems, and share best practices with their clients. If you work with or would like to learn more about Tenstreet’s solutions, this trucking industry conference is the place to be.
Date: May 11, 2025
Location: Orlando, Florida
Summary: Private motor carriers gather each year at this exclusive trucking industry conference and exhibition to exchange news and ideas about the future of the industry.
Date: May 21, 2025
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Summary: Dedicated to last-mile and middle-mile delivery, this event explores strategies and solutions for optimizing delivery networks – covering drayage, FTL, LTL, warehousing, inventory management, fulfillment, packaging, routing, dispatching, and more.
Date: June 1, 2025
Location: Orlando, Florida
Summary: Called the premier event for procurement and supply chain professionals, this Orlando event will cover topics like sustainability and innovations in supply chain management. Attendees will walk away with new strategies and insights after witnessing a series of tech demonstrations.
Date: June 1, 2025
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Summary: Hosted by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, this meeting features three days of meetings and social activities with multiple discussion forums for issues central to the LTL motor carrier industry.
Date: June 1, 2025
Location: Dallas, Texas
Summary: Logistics professionals looking to take their businesses from outdated models to futuristic powerhouses should mark this trucking industry conference on their calendars ASAP. From long-term strategies concerning AI advancements to strategic implementations of digital systems, you’ll gain considerable ROI from attending this event.
Date: June 2, 2025
Location: Tampa, Florida
Summary: Members of the NAFC get discounted registration to this major event for trucking executives in Tampa. At this conference, you’ll find tools to navigate regulatory changes, optimize accounting practices, and improve financial strategies.
Date: June 9, 2025
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Summary: Logistics leaders, retailers, and manufacturers alike gather here to learn ways to ensure smooth and efficient supply chain operations. This trucking industry conference features case studies, actionable insights, and interactive learning sessions.
Date: June 21, 2025
Location: Houston, Texas
Summary: The Texas Trucking Show is a regional trade show is focused on connecting suppliers and trucking companies. Free admission to anyone in trucking to experience exhibits from leading trucking manufacturers, industry workshops, and networking opportunities for professionals.
Date: June 23, 2025
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Summary: A three-day supply chain event in Salt Lake City, carriers shippers and logistics experts gather at Connections each year for exceptional networking and collaboration.
Date: June 23, 2025
Location: San Diego, California
Summary: Thousands of industry leaders are expected to attend this year’s Samsara Beyond event in San Diego. This is one of the trucking industry conferences that top-rated speakers share their expertise and experience at each year.
Date: June 25, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Summary: Focused on optimizing last-mile logistics, this event features keynote addresses, breakout sessions, roundtable discussions, networking events, and much more.
Date: July 16, 2025
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Summary: Mark your calendar for the 2025 TCA Refrigerated Meeting, taking place July 16–18 in Colorado Springs, CO. This event brings together leaders in the refrigerated trucking industry to explore trends, share insights, and foster connections in a stunning mountain setting.
Date: July 20, 2025
Location: Washington, D.C.
Summary: This forum will cover challenges and trends impacting home delivery professionals that specialize in furniture, appliances, and other large item residential delivery services.
Date: August 20, 2025
Location: TBD
Summary: Industry leaders and other high-level experts benefit from a second trucking industry conference in the Fall hosted by ACT Research.
Date: September 3, 2025
Location: Orlando, Florida
Summary: Hosted by the National Private Truck Council, the National Safety Conference is a two-day educational program focused on problem-solving workshops, expert panels, and networking opportunities.
Date: September 8, 2025
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Summary: If you want to learn how to take your package fulfillment strategies into the 21st century, this is one of the trucking industry conferences you can’t miss. A best-in-class conference with top-notch peer-to-peer networking opportunities.
Date: September 8, 2025
Location: TBD
Summary: The FTR Conference is a straightforward, no-nonsense conference for carriers, suppliers, shippers, builders, and investors to get a great sense of the state of the freight industry.
Date: September 10, 2025
Location: Austin, Texas
Summary: This user-focused event offers critical information on the features, solutions, and capabilities of the Tai Software Transport Management System (TMS).
Date: September 15, 2025
Location: Long Beach, California
Summary: The Intermodal EXPO hosts a wide range of thought leaders engaging in important discussions about the future of environmentally sustainable supply chains.
Date: September 21, 2025
Location: Denver, Colorado
Summary: Organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, this event focuses on regulatory updates, enforcement strategies, and safety advancements.
Date: September 21, 2025
Location: Denver, Colorado
Summary: A key event for McLeod software users, offering training sessions, product showcases, and networking opportunities for logistics professionals.
Date: September 28, 2025
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Summary: This event focuses on the national and regional foodservice distribution community by providing strategies to optimize operations and improve customer satisfaction.
Date: September 28, 2025
Location: Washington, D.C.
Summary: This conference features three days of meetings and social events for discussing the most important issues in the LTL motor carrier industry.
Date: September 29, 2025
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Summary: Full of engaging speakers from the most important positions in the industry, this conference is simply one of the most important events in the North American trucking business.
Date: October 5, 2025
Location: National Harbor, Maryland
Summary: This supply chain-centric conference presents an annual focus on connecting, developing, and educating supply chain management and logistics professionals throughout the world.
Date: October 15, 2025
Location: Ponta Vedra Beach, Florida
Summary: Hosted by the Transportation Intermediaries Association, this premier event for exploring the latest advancements in logistics technology connects industry professionals with cutting-edge solutions through expert panels, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities designed to drive innovation in transportation.
Date: October 20, 2025
Location: Carlotte, North Carolina
Summary: Want to feel inspired and driven to improve your day-to-day trucking industry operations? Isaac's user conference helps you innovate and optimize from the bottom up.
Date: October 25, 2025
Location: San Diego, California
Summary: The American Trucking Association's Management Conference and Exhibition is a flagship event addressing policy issues, operational challenges, and future industry trends.
Date: October 26, 2025
Location: Austin, Texas
Summary: Attendees will hear from industry leading speakers, visionaries, researchers, and many more from the trucking industry with a primary goal of solving the issue of cyberattacks.
Date: November 4, 2025
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Summary: FreightWaves’ festival features a keynote speaker from J.B. Hunt Transport Services and a whole host of other industry leaders.
Date: November 9, 2025
Location: Dallas, Texas
Summary: This event highlights the accomplishments and challenges of women in the trucking industry, featuring workshops, networking, and keynote speeches.
Date: November 16, 2025
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Summary: This trucking industry conference in New Orleans features hands-on workshops, keynote addresses from industry visionaries, user sessions and more – all focused on the future of transportation technology.
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