Registration for the Mid-America Trucking Show is now open, and the show's organizers recently announced its “Share & Win” contest providing those that register to attend a chance to win up to $6,000 in prizes and exclusive VIP packages.
MATS is March 26-28 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.
Registration is free until the end of February.
The contest will run now through Feb. 27, and features three grand prize winners and multiple weekly winners. The weekly winners will be announced each week on MATS social media outlets. The three grand prize winners will be announced Feb. 27.
“We designed the ‘Share & Win’ contest to be a fun, social way for our community to connect and rally around the show,” said Toby Young, president of MATS. “It’s a great opportunity for attendees to share their excitement and see who else is planning to be there. But most importantly, it’s our way of helping offset the costs of attendance by giving away cash prizes, hotel stays, and VIP access. We want to welcome everyone back to Louisville for MATS 2026."
Prizes include:
- 6 nights of free hotel stays
- $2,800 in cash prizes
- VIP access at MATS 2026
- Parking Passes for the entire show
Important details:
- MATS attendee registration is free from Dec. 1 through Feb 27
- Winners will be announced on MATS’ social media platforms every week until Feb 27 when the grand prize winners will be announced.
- Post your "I'm attending!" graphic and share a weekly post.
For full contest rules, prize details, and to download your “I’m attending” graphic, visit truckingshow.com/share
Driver of the Year nominations close Friday
The Truckload Carriers Association it is accepting nominations for its 2026 TCA Professional Drivers of the Year awards program unril Friday, Dec. 5
Winners will be honored during TCA’s 2026 Annual Convention, Feb. 28–March 3 in Orlando, Florida.
Nominations may be made online.
This annual awards program honors five outstanding professional truck drivers, each of whom will receive a $20,000 cash prize and be recognized at TCA events and across official industry publications throughout the year.
NY cops find 22 violations in one CMV stop
Police in a New York City suburb recently place a tractor-trailer out of service when an inspection uncovered no fewer than 22 violations.
On Nov. 28 at about 11:30 a.m. a City of Rye Police Officer observed a vehicle "appeared to be operating in a commercial capacity," according to a social media post by the department.
After observing vehicle and traffic law violations, a traffic stop was initiated and the vehicle was escorted to a safe location for a full D.O.T inspection.
Upon inspection, an officer identified 22 federal and state violations, seven of which were considered to qualify the rig and driver to be placed out of service.
According to police, the violations included:
- improper securement of heavy machinery – secured by only one 3/8” chain with a 6,600 lb. working load limit
- driver operating out of class (Class A required, driver possessed a Class D license)
- unregistered trailer displaying an improper Maine registration
- unregistered power unit
- a federal out-of-service violation for refusal of audit/no contact
- inactive D.O.T number, among others.
The vehicle was subsequently removed from the roadway by tow, accorsding to Rye police.
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