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!
NPTC Private Fleet Management Institute
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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BGSA Supply Chain Conference
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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TCA Profitability Program Best Practices Summit
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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IFDA Partners Executive Forum
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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SMC3 Jumpstart
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.
Manifest Conference
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.
Florida Trucking Show
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.
2025 Final Mile Forum & Expo
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.
CIA R&R 2025
Date: February 19, 2025
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Summary: 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.
ACT Research Market Vitals 2025
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.
Geotab Connect 2025
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.
Food Shippers of America Annual Conference
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.
TPM 25
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.
NMFTA Spring Meeting
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.
Best Fleets to Drive for Education & Award Conference
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.
TMC's 2025 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibit
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.
RLA Conference & Expo Las Vegas 2025
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!
2025 TCA Annual Convention
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.
Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS)
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.
TIA Capital Ideas Conference
Date: April 9, 2025
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Summary: This trucking industry conference serves as the premier event for third-party logistics providers in North America to discuss market trends, networking opportunities, and strategies for growth.
National Tank Truckers Conference
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.
Georgia Logistics Summit
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.
NAFA Institute & Expo 2025
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.
Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo
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.
Broker-Carrier Summit Indianapolis
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.
American Supply Chain Summit
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.
ATA Mid-Year Management Session (MYMS)
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.
Trucking Profitability Strategies
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.
Gartner Supply Chain Symposium
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
2025 Tenstreet User Conference
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.
NPTC Annual Conference & Exhibition
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.
Home Delivery World (Featuring the Middle Mile)
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.
ISM World Annual Conference
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.
NMFTA Summer Meeting
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.
2025 ATA National Accounting & Finance Council (NAFC) Annual Conference & Exhibition
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.
Supply Chain USA 2025
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.
Texas Trucking Show
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.
SMC3 Connections 2025
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.
Samsara Beyond 2025
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.
Last Mile Delivery Conference & Expo
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.
2025 Refrigerated Meeting
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.
National Home Delivery Association Annual Forum
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.
ACT Research Market Vitals 2025
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.
NPTC National Safety Conference 2025
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.
Parcel Forum 2025
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.
FTR Conference
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.
Tai User Conference
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).
IANA Intermodal Expo
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.
2025 CVSA Annual Conference and Exhibition
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.
McLeod Software User Conference
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.
IFDA Solutions Conference
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.
NMFTA 2025 Fall Meeting
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.
JOC Inland ‘25
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 best events for North American trucking business looking to connect with the broader supply chain.
CSCMP Edge 2025
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.
