FedEx Freight CEO to Headline ACT 2026 Expo Next Month

Key Details Advanced Clean Transportation 2026 Expo kicks off May 4-7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, with FedEx Freight incoming CEO John Smith delivering the opening keynote. Smith will take the helm of FedEx Freight after its scheduled June 1 spinoff from parent company FedEx Corp., the No. 1 LTL carrier in North America. What to Expect Smith plans to discuss how the LTL industry is adapting to rising demands for speed, reliability, and visibility. He'll address the critical balance between cost discipline and investments in digital systems and lower-carbon fleet strategies during the freight market's prolonged downturn. Powerhouse Speakers Other keynote speakers include executives from International Motors, Mack Trucks, and Volvo Trucks North America. Major fleet operators Penske, PepsiCo, and Ryder System will each have multiple representatives on stage, underscoring industry focus on cleaner powertrains and decarbonization. Why It Matters With 406 exhibitors expected and strong representation from alternative powertrains, autonomous trucking, and AI software companies, ACT Expo remains the trucking industry's premier forum for innovation and strategic direction despite recent OEM challenges.