Trailer Tech Takes Over Reno: NATDA’ s 2026 Expo Redefines Training, Innovation & Dealer Conversations
A Three-Day Event Focused on Technology, Innovations & Conversations
The 2026 Trailer Tech Expo Powered by NATDA brought dealers, technicians, and exhibitors together in Reno for three days of purposeful education, product discovery, and relationship-building.
Despite winter weather challenges, nearly 60 exhibitors made it to the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, each bringing valuable or new technology or components, and future-ready solutions for the light- to medium-duty trailer market.
Training the Industry on All Levels
NATDA significantly expanded its technical training offerings this year, hosting 11 hands‐on service classes supported by a full slate of practical instruction from leading industry educators.
Dexter’ s Bill Snider and his team returned with the crowd‐favorite hands‐on sessions designed to strengthen maintenance fundamentals while introducing advanced diagnostic techniques for both new and experienced service technicians.
Launched in 2025, NATDA introduced its Service Professional Certification Program, allowing students to earn credits by attending approved classes. Once a technician collects the required certificates for their chosen level, they can take the corresponding exam and work toward
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