What Advanced Clean Transportation Expo does

Advanced Clean Transportation Expo (ACT Expo) is the largest fleet technology conference and expo in North America, organized annually by TRC Companies' Clean Transportation Solutions team (now a WSP subsidiary since the 2024 acquisition of TRC). Founded by Erik Neandross in 2009 and now in its 17th year, ACT Expo is a four-day event held at the Las Vegas Convention Center (2027 edition scheduled May 17-20) that convenes commercial fleet operators, vehicle OEMs, shippers, technology providers, infrastructure companies, and public-sector organizations around advanced powertrains (battery-electric, hydrogen, natural gas, clean diesel), digital fleet solutions, autonomy, and alternative fuels. The 2026 edition featured more than 400 exhibitors, approximately 200 vehicles on display, and 360 speakers across mainstage keynotes, technical sessions, media events, and Ride & Drive demonstrations.

ACT Expo monetizes through tiered sponsorship packages, exhibitor booth fees, attendee registration, and a growing portfolio of year-round media and community products: ACT News (a digital media platform with 265,000+ annual visitors), the State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief (annual industry benchmark with title sponsors Penske and Volvo Trucks North America), ACT Creative Studio (a creative services agency serving transportation, energy, government, and sustainability clients), and ACT Fleet Forum (an invitation-only community of 300+ senior fleet executives). These properties extend ACT Expo's engagement model beyond the annual event into year-round content, research, and peer-to-peer programming.

ACT Expo is not a technology product company; its competitive position rests on convening the industry's most concentrated assembly of fleet decision-makers (90% with direct purchasing authority in the Fleet Forum), deep relationships built over 17 years, and the integration of editorial, research, and event assets that compound brand and network effects. Its customer base is diversified across hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of attendees, with no single account dominating revenue. The business is event-cycle dependent on the annual Las Vegas show, supplemented by recurring media and community revenue streams.

Name

Advanced Clean Transportation Expo

Legal name

TRC Companies, Inc.

Website

https://actexpo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Transportation Trade Shows and Conferences

akta.pro primary industry

Transportation, Logistics & Mobility Shows Organizers (THAHABAL)

Keywords

• Fleet technology conference
• Clean transportation expo
• Commercial vehicle expo
• Sustainable fleet event
• Advanced transportation trade show

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Monica

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship Revenue: ACT Expo generates revenue through tiered sponsorship packages that provide brand visibility, thought leadership opportunities, webinar participation, newsletter placement, and digital advertising to maintain year-round engagement with the qualified audience between major events.
2. Exhibitor Fees: Hundreds of exhibitors pay to showcase advanced vehicle technologies, fuels, and fleet solutions in the expanded Expo Hall. The 2026 show featured more than 400 exhibitors.
3. Attendee Registration: Fleet executives, industry leaders, and transportation professionals pay registration fees to attend the four-day conference and expo, accessing educational sessions, mainstage keynotes, technical sessions, and networking opportunities.
4. State of Sustainable Fleets Report Sponsorship: The annual State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief, published at ACT Expo and recognized as the industry benchmark, generates sponsorship revenue through report branding, launch event visibility, web series integration, and media coverage alignment. Title sponsors include Penske Transportation Solutions and Volvo Trucks North America.
5. ACT Creative Studio Services: ACT Creative Studio supports transportation, energy, government, and sustainability companies with strategic messaging and creative execution including targeted campaigns, thought leadership content, media outreach, and experiential activations.
6. ACT News Digital Media: ACT News generates sponsorship opportunities through thought leadership articles, webinars, newsletters, and digital ads, reaching 265,000+ unique annual website visitors and 72,000+ average monthly page views.
7. ACT Fleet Forum Membership: An exclusive, by-invitation-only community of top fleet executives and solution providers that fosters peer-to-peer dialogue and relationship-building through private roundtable participation, direct networking, and curated brand integration into events. Benefits include monthly virtual sessions and two in-person opportunities annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Annual North American conference and trade show focused on advanced commercial vehicle technologies, including clean diesel, hybrid, natural gas, propane, battery-electric, and hydrogen fuel cell powertrains. The event brings together fleets, OEMs, technology providers, and policymakers for an expo hall, conference sessions, ride-and-drive demonstrations, awards, and ancillary media, research, and community programs.

Product overview

ACT Expo is a fleet technology conference and expo organized by TRC's Clean Transportation Solutions team. The core offering is the annual ACT Expo event featuring a four-day conference with mainstage keynotes, technical sessions, an expo hall with hundreds of exhibitors, and Ride & Drive experiences. The expo showcases advanced commercial vehicles including battery-electric, hydrogen, and renewable-fuel vehicles alongside AI-powered platforms and autonomous systems. Supporting offerings include ACT News (industry media platform), the State of Sustainable Fleets Report (annual market analysis), ACT Creative Studio (marketing services), and ACT Fleet Forum (executive networking community). The event focuses on technologies including AI, autonomous vehicles, zero-emission drivetrains, clean fuels, and digital fleet solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ACT Expo Conference and Trade Show Annual multi-day conference and exposition that gathers commercial fleet operators, OEMs, clean technology providers, infrastructure companies, and policymakers to showcase advanced vehicle technologies and fuels including battery-electric, hydrogen, natural gas, propane, hybrid, and clean diesel.
• ACT News Online news and editorial destination covering clean transportation trends, fleet deployments, regulatory developments, and advanced vehicle technology announcements for industry professionals.
• State of Sustainable Fleets Report Annual benchmark research report summarizing fleet adoption rates, operational data, and trends across battery-electric, natural gas, propane, hybrid, and clean diesel technologies in commercial fleets.
• ACT Fleet Forum Membership-based peer community for commercial fleet operators deploying advanced and zero-emission vehicles, providing curated programming, networking, and intelligence sharing between ACT Expo cycles.
• ACT Creative Studio Creative production services unit producing branded video, editorial, digital, and event content for sponsors, exhibitors, and partners participating in ACT Expo and adjacent programs.
• Continuing Education Program Continuing education courses offered in conjunction with ACT Expo, enabling fleet and clean transportation professionals to earn professional development credits.

Quantifiable outcome

• ACT Expo 2026 featured more than 400 exhibitors, approximately 200 vehicles on display, and 360 speakers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• TRC Companies (Clean Transportation Solutions)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026ACT Expo is produced by TRC's Clean Transportation Solutions team, which powers the industry's most respected platforms in advanced commercial transportation. TRC (now a WSP member company) is a leader in clean fleet deployment projects in North America with a team of engineers, funding experts, compliance specialists, and communications strategists.
• Las Vegas Convention CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACT Expo venue partner. Las Vegas Convention Center hosts the annual event with conference running May 17-20 and Expo May 17-19 in 2027.
• Penske Transportation SolutionsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTitle sponsor of the State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief, the annual industry benchmark report published at ACT Expo. Penske participates in ACT Expo to showcase AI-powered fleet management tools and connect with customers, prospects, and suppliers.
• Volvo Trucks North AmericaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTitle sponsor of the State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief. President Peter Voorhoeve delivers keynote on Volvo's commitment to zero emissions across multiple technologies. Volvo Autonomous Solutions partners with Aurora on autonomous freight operations.
• AuroraflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutonomous trucking technology company with commercial freight operations. Partnered with Volvo Autonomous Solutions to expand autonomous freight network, including new route to Oklahoma City for DHL and Uber Freight. Operating driverless for over a year with 250,000+ driverless miles.
• Proterra (Onyx Battery Platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationProterra's Onyx Battery Platform powers the next-generation Volvo VNL Electric, integrating battery technology into Volvo's regional haul, drayage, and city distribution truck platform.
• Volkswagen GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRivian partnership deploying electronics and software across Volkswagen's EV fleet beginning in 2027 through a $5.8 billion software licensing deal. Extends Rivian's technology beyond its own vehicles.
• AmazonflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmazon 100,000-van electric delivery agreement with Rivian, with 30,000+ deployed as of 2025. Amazon operates 50,000+ chargers for last-mile delivery. Represents the largest commercial EV fleet deployment and major industry validation of electric commercial vehicles.
• Uber FreightcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUber Freight provides access to multiple transportation modes including autonomous trucking through partnerships with Aurora, Kodiak, PlusAI, and Waabi. Manages approximately $17 billion of freight across digital brokerage and managed transportation businesses.
• Coretura (Volvo Group and Daimler Truck Joint Venture)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture focused on building a standardized, open software-defined vehicle platform and commercial vehicle operating system. Volvo Group and Daimler Truck remain competitors while sharing digital foundation to reduce duplication and accelerate innovation.
• Uber (50,000-Unit Autonomous Partnership)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRivian announced 50,000-unit autonomous partnership with Uber for robotaxi deployment. Plans to launch robotaxi version of R2 in 2028.
• NevoyacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectric trucking carrier committed to multi-year operations on the Dallas-Houston I-45 corridor using Greenlane's charging network. Represents alignment of infrastructure, carriers, and market programs to support zero-emission freight.
• CaltransminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly North American customer deploying Volvo VNR Electric with mechanical electric power take-off (ePTO) for multipurpose municipal vehicle application.
• Atlas Energy SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationKodiak deployed 20+ driverless trucks for sand hauling in Permian Basin oil and gas operations. First commercial driverless customer deployment.
• State of Sustainable Fleets Collaborating OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 2026 State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief was authored by TRC Companies with title sponsors Penske Transportation Solutions and Volvo Trucks North America. Report is recognized as industry benchmark for tracking clean transportation adoption and performance trends.

Scale indicators22 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Work Truck Week (NTEA): The premier North American work truck industry event organized by NTEA, drawing overlapping commercial vehicle OEMs, upfitters, and fleet buyers. Directly comparable to ACT Expo in audience and timing (early-year calendar) though less focused on zero-emission and advanced autonomy.
• Green Truck Summit: An annual clean commercial vehicle conference co-located with Work Truck Week. Comparable to ACT Expo in its focus on clean diesel, alternative fuels, and electrification for fleets, competing for the same sustainability-minded fleet executive audience.
• MOVE America: Urban mobility and commercial transport conference/expo organized by Terrapinn. Overlaps with ACT Expo on fleet electrification, autonomous mobility, and smart city transportation, targeting a similar but slightly more urban/transit-oriented buyer base.
• Reuters Events: Automotive: Reuters-owned executive conference series targeting automotive OEMs, suppliers, and mobility leaders. Comparable in C-suite audience quality and future-of-mobility content, but structured as a smaller invite-led forum rather than a large expo with a show floor.

Regional players

• IAA Transportation: The world's largest commercial vehicle trade fair held biennially in Hannover, Germany. Comparable as the global benchmark for truck OEM launches and fleet technology but primarily serves the European market rather than competing head-to-head in North America.

Emerging players

• The Battery Show: Informa-organized expo covering EV and industrial battery technology. Overlaps with ACT Expo on EV powertrains and battery suppliers serving commercial fleets but focuses more on the underlying battery and component supply chain than fleet decision-making.
• EV Charging Summit & Expo: North American event focused on EV charging infrastructure, hardware, and software suppliers. Overlaps with ACT Expo's infrastructure and charging track but lacks the broader powertrain, fleet, and autonomy coverage that ACT Expo delivers.

Broad incumbents

• SEMA Show: The Specialty Equipment Market Association's annual trade show in Las Vegas. Comparable as a massive automotive aftermarket and accessory expo at the same venue, but oriented toward consumer and performance aftermarket rather than fleet commercial buyers.
• CES (Consumer Technology Association): The largest consumer technology trade show globally, with a growing mobility and automotive section featuring EV and autonomous launches. Competes for OEM keynote mindshare and automotive technology marketing budgets, but with a much broader consumer electronics audience.
• Informa Markets: One of the world's largest trade show organizers (parent of The Battery Show, IFP Events brands, CES partner). Not a direct competitor event, but a structural peer as a portfolio operator of B2B trade shows with overlapping commercial vehicle and clean energy verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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