The 2025 North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) Trailer Show set records as dealership participation reached an all-time high.
NATDA said this year’s show marked a milestone for the trailer industry.
NATDA Executive Director Andria Gibbon, CEM, said she could feel the electric atmosphere of the show from the very beginning.
“Many of our sessions were standing-room-only, and our opening party was overflowing with more new faces than ever,” she said. “The energy, the connections, the business getting done on and off the show floor was next level. We are so proud of what we accomplished together with our exhibitors, sponsors, dealers, and partners. This year’s show raised the bar—and we are already building on that momentum for 2026.”
Registrations rose by 12% from 2024, with more than 770 dealerships from across North America attending. The event included over 65 new dealerships and dealers who had returned after not attending in more than three years.
NATDA said participation grew across key segments, including RV, powersports, heavy duty, utility and fleet.
More than 330 exhibitors occupied a larger space than at previous shows. Exhibitors still had to expand into the lobby and outside the convention center. Trailers were lined up in that outdoor space to accommodate the demand. NATDA said vendor space for next year’s show is nearly 70% sold out.
Attendees had access to over 30 sessions, including hands-on technician training and interactive Tow Talks addressing the industry’s concerns. NATDA said the education program doubled its capacity to meet demand.
The Innovation Showcase was the largest ever, featuring technologies and solutions that are shaping the future of trailer dealerships.
Trifecta Collective CEO Rick McConnell said, “This year’s show was a powerful reflection of the industry’s resilience and growth. NATDA continues to deliver exceptional value to dealers and exhibitors alike, and we are proud to support an event that has become a cornerstone of the trailer community.”
The show, held Aug. 26-28 at the Music City Center in Nashville, supported the Wounded Warrior Project.
