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ATA Management Conference & Exhibition 2026

The trucking industry's flagship event for senior leaders and decision-makers.

Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, NC

Dates
October 17–20, 2026
Venue
Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, NC
Member Price
$1,340

TL;DR

  • The ATA Management Conference & Exhibition runs October 17–20, 2026 at Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • ATA/MSC member registration costs $1,340; non-member registration is $2,060; first-time attendees pay $1,240.
  • Full registration includes business and educational sessions, exhibit hall access, welcome reception, food functions, and closing night party.
  • The event attracts trucking owners, presidents, CEOs, and senior executives.

Source: mce.trucking.org/travel

About

MCE is the most important event of the year for trucking industry leaders. No other industry event attracts as many owners, presidents, CEOs, and senior executives.

Source: mce.trucking.org/about-us

Who you'll find in the room

Trucking Owners and Presidents

Business owners and presidents from trucking companies

C-Suite Executives

CEOs and senior executives across the trucking sector

Featured speakers

1 listed

Bob Costello

Chief Economist · American Trucking Associations

Venue & travel

Venue

Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Getting there

Block hotels include Charlotte Marriott City Center ($294), Hilton Charlotte Uptown ($269), JW Marriott Charlotte ($329), Le Meridien ($249), Omni Charlotte ($279), Sheraton Charlotte ($249), and Westin Charlotte ($299) single or double per night.

Getting there

One night deposit is charged on or after September 25, with 72-hour cancellation.

Questions people ask

7 answered

October 17–20, 2026.

Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202.

ATA/MSC member registration is $1,340; non-member registration is $2,060; first-time attendees pay $1,240.

Trucking industry owners, presidents, CEOs, and senior executives.

The event is the most important of the year for trucking industry leaders and attracts the largest concentration of owners, presidents, CEOs, and senior executives in the sector, making it valuable for decision-makers and network development.

Business attire is standard for this type of industry conference. The organizer does not publish a specific dress code, but plan for business casual to business formal depending on the session.

Trucking company owners, presidents, CEOs, and senior executives across operations, finance, and corporate leadership attend.

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