ACT Expo
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ACT Expo (formerly an initialism for Advanced Clean Transportation Expo[1]) is an annual trade show and conference held each spring in the United States. The event is organized by the Clean Transportation Solutions[2] team at TRC, member of WSP, and draws an audience of commercial fleet operators from all on road sectors, vehicle manufacturers, technology developers, fuel and infrastructure providers, and public sector representatives. [3]
The event showcases emerging commercial vehicle technologies[4] and industry policy discussions. In 2025, Trade Show Executive named ACT Expo as the Fastest-Growing Transportation Show and named it a Gold 100 Show.[5]
| ACT Expo | |
|---|---|
 | |
 Crowd at ACT Expo 2022 | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Commercial transportation, vehicle technology |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Venue | Las Vegas Convention Center |
| Location(s) | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | May 4-6, 2011 |
| Most recent | May 4-7, 2026 |
| Next event | May 17 - 20, 2027 |
| Organised by | TRC, member of WSP |
| Website | https://www.actexpo.com/ |
History
ACT Expo was first held in 2011[6] in Long Beach, California as the Alternative Clean Transportation Expo. The event was created as a conference and trade show for fleet operators, transportation executives, vehicle manufacturers, fuel providers, and other stakeholders focused on alternative fuels, low-emission vehicles, and cleaner transportation technologies for commercial fleets.[7] The event was held at the Long Beach Convention Center in 2011 and 2012 before expanding to other U.S. markets, including Washington, D.C., in 2013[8] and Dallas, Texas in 2015.[9] Long Beach remained a frequent host city, with the event returning in 2014 and again from 2016 through 2022[10].
In 2017, the event Advanced Clean Transportation Expo to[11] reflect a broader focus on advanced vehicle technologies and fuels used in commercial transportation, including electrification, hydrogen, renewable fuels, automation, and efficiency-focused solutions.
As attendance and exhibitor participation grew, the event moved to larger venues, including the Anaheim Convention Center in 2023[12] and 2025, and the Las Vegas Convention Center in 2024 and 2026. [13]
By 2026, the event was commonly referred to as ACT Expo[14], with programming covering commercial fleet technologies, fuels, infrastructure, operations, and emerging digital solutions such as autonomy, software defined vehicles, and artificial intelligence. [15]
| Year(s) | Venue | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-2012[16] | Long Beach Convention Center | Long Beach, California |
| 2013[17] | Walter E. Washington Convention Center | Washington, D.C. |
| 2014[18] | Long Beach Convention Center | Long Beach, California |
| 2015[19] | Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center | Dallas, Texas |
| 2016-2022[20] | Long Beach Convention Center | Long Beach, California |
| 2023[21] | Anaheim Convention Center | Anaheim, California |
| 2024[22] | Las Vegas Convention Center | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 2025[23] | Anaheim Convention Center | Anaheim, California |
| 2026-present[24] | Las Vegas Convention Center | Las Vegas, Nevada |
Event Highlights
ACT Expo features a multi-track conference program, an exhibit hall, and interactive Ride & Drive event that highlights the latest technologies in commercial fleet operations.[25] The conference agenda includes keynote sessions, technical workshops, and educational tracks covering:[26]
- Zero-emission vehicle deployment and electrification strategies
- Hydrogen and low-carbon fuels
- Charging and refueling infrastructure development
- Fleet software, telematics, and data-driven fleet management tools
- Autonomous systems, advanced vehicle safety technologies, and regulatory policy affecting commercial transportation[27]
Beginning in 2026, select sessions became eligible for continuing education credits[28] recognized by the NAFA Fleet Management Association[29] toward CAFM recertification, and for GBCI continuing education hours.[30]
The expo hall showcases more than 200 low- and zero-emission vehicles[31], along with fueling, charging, and telematics solutions from leading manufacturers and technology providers. [32] The Ride & Drive experience allows attendees to test vehicles ranging from light-duty service vans to Class 8 service trucks, highlighting the latest models available for commercial deployment,[33] recently featuring the Tesla Semi, autonomous and hydrogen-powered freight concept from Hyundai Motors and Plus, the Hyundai XCIENT fuel cell truck, the Kenworth T800El, and the Peterbilt Model 567EV.
In addition to exhibits, ACT Expo hosts multiple media events where OEMs, technology developers, and fleets unveil new vehicles, introduce emerging technologies, and announce partnerships.[34] Industry leaders often use the expo to announce new models and new production targets. [35]
In 2024, Aurora Innovation and Volvo Autonomous Solutions unveiled a production-ready Class 8 autonomous truck at the event. In 2025, Hyundai and Plus announced a debut of a combined autonomous and hydrogen-powered freight concept.
The Fleet Awards present annually at ACT Expo to recognize clean transportation technology deployments.[36]
ACT Expo 2027 will be held May 17 - 20, 2027 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
References
- ↑ Editor, S. T. N. (2012-05-19). "2012 Alternative Clean Transportation Expo Draws Record Numbers to Long Beach". School Transportation News. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ "ACT Expo 2026 - Advanced Clean Transportation Expo | Events in America". eventsinamerica.com. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ Wasson, Thomas (2026-02-06). "ACT Expo 2026 embraces the digital frontier for commercial fleets". FreightWaves. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ "As Trump scraps EV policy, can electric freight companies keep on trucking?". Newsweek. 2025-04-24. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ Warrick, Andrew (2025-10-17). "TSE Gold 100 Grand Award Winners of 2025 Revealed". Trade Show Executive. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ LLC, Gladstein, Neandross & Associates. "2011 Alternative Clean Transportation "ACT" Expo Kicks-Off in Long Beach, Calif". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ Editor, S. T. N. (2012-05-19). "2012 Alternative Clean Transportation Expo Draws Record Numbers to Long Beach". School Transportation News. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ Editor, S. T. N. (2013-06-14). "ACT Expo Moves to D.C. to Mark Clean Cities' 20th Anniversary". School Transportation News. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ "ACT Expo". MotorWeek. 0001-11-30. Retrieved 2026-08-12. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ Adler, Alan (2023-05-05). "How the ACT Expo became trucking's 'big splash'". FreightWaves. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ "Clean Cities Coalition Network: 2019 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo". cleancities.energy.gov. Archived from the original on 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ Borras, Jo (2023-05-19). "EV Obsession and the 2023 ACT Expo". CleanTechnica. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ Bellan, Rebecca (2024-05-21). "Aurora and Volvo unveil self-driving truck designed for a driverless future". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ Wasson, Thomas (2026-02-06). "ACT Expo 2026 embraces the digital frontier for commercial fleets". FreightWaves. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ trucknews.com (2025-11-21). "ACT Expo 2026 to dive into digital fleet technologies, AI, autonomy, clean tech". Truck News. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ Editor, S. T. N. (2012-05-19). "2012 Alternative Clean Transportation Expo Draws Record Numbers to Long Beach". School Transportation News. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ Editor, S. T. N. (2013-06-14). "ACT Expo Moves to D.C. to Mark Clean Cities' 20th Anniversary". School Transportation News. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ Adler, Alan (2023-05-05). "How the ACT Expo became trucking's 'big splash'". FreightWaves. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ "ACT Expo". MotorWeek. 0001-11-30. Retrieved 2026-08-12. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ Adler, Alan (2023-05-05). "How the ACT Expo became trucking's 'big splash'". FreightWaves. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ Borras, Jo (2023-05-19). "EV Obsession and the 2023 ACT Expo". CleanTechnica. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ Bellan, Rebecca (2024-05-21). "Aurora and Volvo unveil self-driving truck designed for a driverless future". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ Borrás, Jo (2025-05-01). "ACT Expo 2025 – one step forward, two steps back for clean trucking [part 1]". Electrek. Archived from the original on 2025-07-25. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ Wasson, Thomas (2026-02-06). "ACT Expo 2026 embraces the digital frontier for commercial fleets". FreightWaves. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ "What I Learned at the ACT Expo 2025 Truck Show". Heavy Duty Trucking. 2025-05-05. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ "What I Learned at the ACT Expo 2025 Truck Show". Heavy Duty Trucking. 2025-05-05. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ "SAE International | Advancing mobility knowledge and solutions". www.sae.org. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ Google, Add Us On (2026-03-05). "ACT Expo unveils 2026 speaker roster to highlight fleet technology strategies and network performance insights". FleetOwner. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ admin (2026-04-08). "ACT Expo & NAFA 2026: Advancing Fleet Education Through Collaboration". NAFA Fleet Management Association. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ Wasson, Thomas (2026-03-03). "FedEx Freight's incoming CEO John Smith to open ACT Expo 2026". FreightWaves. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ Wasson, Thomas (2026-02-06). "ACT Expo 2026 embraces the digital frontier for commercial fleets". FreightWaves. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ trucknews.com (2025-11-21). "ACT Expo 2026 to dive into digital fleet technologies, AI, autonomy, clean tech". Truck News. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ Dow, Jameson (2025-05-05). "We finally got a ride in the Tesla Semi at ACT Expo". Electrek. Archived from the original on 2025-09-04. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ Google, Add Us On (2026-05-08). "ACT Expo 2026 highlights hydrogen, EV trucks, and fleet charging technologies". FleetOwner. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ "As Trump scraps EV policy, can electric freight companies keep on trucking?". Newsweek. 2025-04-24. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
- ↑ trucknews.com (2026-05-11). "Leading clean fleets recognized at ACT Expo". Truck News. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
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