NATDA Trailer Show Announces 2026 Innovation Showcase Winners
Arlington, VA. – The 2026 NATDA Trailer Show Innovation Showcase gave trailer dealers a firsthand look at the newest trailers, products and dealership solutions entering the market while recognizing the innovations expected to help shape the future of the trailer industry. Held September 1–3 at Music City Center in Nashville, the Showcase gave dealers an opportunity to discover the latest innovations in the market and recognize the products making an impact across the industry.
Building on the text-to-vote engagement introduced at the 2025 NATDA Trailer Show, the 2026 Innovation Showcase expanded its judging process with a new weighted voting system. Dealer advisory groups accounted for 50% of the final score; NATDA Loyalty and VIP Dealers contributed 35%, and general NATDA Trailer Show attendees contributed 15%.
“This year’s expanded judging process gave even more members of our dealer community a voice in recognizing the innovations that stood out on the show floor,” said Corey Langley, Director of Exhibits and Partnerships. “Congratulations to all of this year’s participants, finalists and recipients who continue to use our event as a springboard to introduce their latest technologies and products driving the industry forward.”
Top Honors: TRAILmakER Awards – Best in Show for Trailers
The TRAILmakER™ Awards recognize the best new trailer produced since the close of the previous year’s show, with awards presented across key trailer segments.
- TRAILmakER Trophy: Gridko LLC; Heavy-Roll-Off Gooseneck Trailer
- Vehicle: RawMaxx; RawMaxx ABX Off-Road
- Heavy Duty: Gridko LLC; Heavy-Roll-Off Gooseneck Trailer
- Livestock: Hillsboro Industries, Inc.; Hillsboro Endura XD Bullet Nose
- Cargo/Concession: CellTech Trailers; CellTech Zero
- Utility: Bear Track Trailers; Bear Track Polypropylene Deck Utility Trailer - BTU76144P
TRAILblazER Awards – Best in Show for Individual Components & Accessories
The TRAILblazER™ Awards recognize individual components and accessories used on trailers or trucks that enhance the end-user experience.
- 1st Place: Trailer Gear Box; Speed Jack
- 2nd Place: Lippert; 25051 CURT SecureLatch Cushion Gooseneck Coupler, 30,000-lb. Capacity
- 3rd Place: Matrack PingMaster GPS; PM Connect
TRAILsettER Awards – Best in Show for Dealership Performance & Programs
The TRAILsettER™ Awards recognizes the newest supporting programs, products and services designed to improve trailer dealership operations and performance.
- 1st Place: Belmont Trailers, LLC; Cargo Configurator
- 2nd Place: HAULVISION Trailer Design; Haulvision
- 3rd Place: Lightspeed; Lightspeed DMS - AI Command Center
Celebrating Innovation Across the Industry
The 2026 Innovation Showcase connected dealers with the latest products and technologies while giving them a voice in recognizing the innovations driving the industry forward.
“The Innovation Showcase is a reflection of where our industry is headed,” said Andria Gibbon, CEM, Executive Director of NATDA. “Every year, we see exhibitors bring forward new ideas that solve problems, improve performance and create better opportunities for dealerships. This year was no exception. Seeing dealers engage with these products and having a voice in selecting the winners is one of the most rewarding parts of the show. Congratulations to every company that participated and especially to our 2026 winners.”
NATDA congratulates all the 2026 Innovation Showcase winners and finalists and thanks every participating exhibitor for bringing their latest products, services and ideas to Nashville.
