As executives look ahead for opportunities in the freight cycle, industry conferences will help keep stakeholders on the pulse of the market, trends and the future.
From networking to panels and music, these events give attendees ranging from newcomers to freight veterans the chance to connect with peers and viewpoints to help them elevate their game. Keynote speakers, breakout sessions and more provide value to industry stakeholders, including executives, analysts and investors.
Whether speaking on panels, or at luncheons and bars, connections at conferences can also help pave the way for businesses to thrive in good times and survive in bad times. Is there an event worth adding? Let me know here.
Top trucking conferences in 2025
National Truck Driving Championships
Aug. 20-23
Minneapolis Convention Center in Minnesota
Witness the heralded competition that brings together the best of the best accident-free drivers to demonstrate their knowledge and skills of the profession.
NPTC National Safety Conference
Sept. 3-5
Omni Orlando Resort, ChampionsGate, Florida
Educational and networking opportunities abound in the National Private Truck Council’s multiday event featuring problem-solving workshops, presentations and panels.
FTR Transportation Conference
Sept. 8-11
Crowne Plaza at the Union Station in Indianapolis, Indiana
Featuring truck, freight and rail tracks, this conference embodies the organization behind it by featuring data and forecasts. Networking opportunities also abound with a diverse group of attending businesses.
Intermodal Expo
Sept. 15-17
Long Beach Convention Center, California
The Intermodal Association of North America features one of the biggest events of the year with this multiday event ripe for connecting with peers and learning about the industry.
Inland Distribution 25
Sept. 29-Oct. 1
The Westin Chicago River North, Illinois
Join key leaders for informational sessions in a key conference hosted by the Journal of Commerce. The event spans across transportation modes, providing insights on the industry.
CSCMP’s EDGE 2025
Oct. 5-8
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center at National Harbor, Maryland
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ annual conference features innovations, strategies and more to better equip industry stakeholders.
F3: Future of Freight Festival
Oct. 21-22
Chattanooga, Tennessee
This key conference from FreightWaves connects industry leaders, entertainment and cutting-edge technology while also featuring networking, VIP experiences and more.
ATA Management Conference & Exhibition
Oct. 25-28
San Diego Convention Center, California
The American Trucking Associations’ premiere event for industry executives brings leaders together to learn, network and advance priorities. If there’s one conference to go to all year, this is it.
NMFTA Cybersecurity Conference
October 26-28, 2025
The Westin Austin Downtown in Texas
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association's annual event features speakers, strategies and more to help enhance trucking security. Discover insights from researchers to industry leaders and network with IT and cybersecurity professionals serving the trucking industry.
Accelerate! Conference & Expo
Nov. 9-12
Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas
The Women In Trucking Association's annual event draws thousands of attendees and features breakout sessions, networking opportunities and other activities celebrating the industry's workforce.
