Volunteer With AAWTA at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) 2026

The African American Women Trucking Association (AAWTA) is proud to return as an official media partner and host of the 2nd Annual Women in Leadership Trucking Panel at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) — the largest heavy-duty trucking event in North America.

📍 Location: Kentucky Exposition Center – Louisville, Kentucky

📅 Dates: March 26–28, 2026

For three impactful days in Kentucky, AAWTA will engage with over 50,000+ industry professionals — including drivers, owner-operators, carriers, fleet leaders, educators, manufacturers, and workforce partners. We are seeking dedicated volunteers to assist at the AAWTA booth and help represent our mission of advancing equity, leadership, workforce development, and business ownership across trucking, logistics, and supply chain industries.

About AAWTA

The African American Women Trucking Association (AAWTA) is a national nonprofit organization committed to empowering underserved communities — including women, men, youth, reentry populations, and individuals facing employment barriers — through workforce development, education, mentorship, wellness initiatives, and strategic partnerships within trucking and logistics.

Through programs such as the Driven Together Education Program, leadership initiatives, and the Marketplace 2.0 Advantage Hub, AAWTA continues to build pathways into sustainable careers and entrepreneurship across the transportation ecosystem.

Volunteer Responsibilities

Volunteers will:

• Welcome and engage booth visitors
• Share information about AAWTA programs and membership
• Distribute flyers and promotional materials
• Assist with panel promotion and media visibility
• Support lead capture and engagement activities
• Represent AAWTA professionally on the expo floor

This is a high-visibility opportunity to connect with national brands, industry leaders, and strategic partners.

Benefits of Volunteering

By volunteering with AAWTA at MATS, you will receive:

✔ Official AAWTA volunteer shirt

✔ Lunch provided during your volunteer shift

✔ Printed program materials and resources

✔ Direct networking exposure with industry executives and partners

✔ Behind-the-scenes experience at a national trade show

✔ Opportunity to be featured in AAWTA media recap

✔ First-hand engagement with workforce and leadership initiatives

This is more than volunteering — it is a leadership and visibility opportunity within the trucking and logistics industry.

If you are passionate about advancing opportunity in transportation and want to stand at the forefront of industry engagement, we invite you to join us in Kentucky for this dynamic three-day experience.

Spots are limited. Confirm your availability early.