Priority Points Allocation System

Booth assignments for both NATDA tradeshow events consists of four phases.

Phase 1. Association Sponsor Placement

This phase consists of the next year’s association sponsors, as long as they have met the appropriate payment deadlines. These companies are assigned in order of Sponsorship Level, with Priority Points and Application Submission date serving as the second and third tiebreakers.

Phase 2. Advanced Renewal Placement

This phase consists of any renewing exhibitors that place orders for the applicable show by the Advanced Renewal Phase deadline as long as all appropriate payment deadlines have been met. Assignments in this phase will be done in order of Priority Points, with Application Submission Date serving as the tiebreaker.

Phase 3. Standard Booking Placement

This phase will see the assignment of any company, renewing or otherwise, that purchases space for the appropriate show by the Application Phase Deadline. These assignments will be done in order of Priority Points, with Application Submission Date serving as the tiebreaker.

Phase 4. Open to All

This phase will be a first-come, first-served opportunity for any companies looking to exhibit at an NATDA trade show event.

An important exception to the booth assignment system lies with Association Sponsorship, who will always receive priority placement.

At the close of each NATDA trade show event, NATDA will complete points and award Exhibitors as follows:

15 Points – Exhibiting

NATDA Exhibitors are awarded Priority Points for every year they have exhibited at an NATDA trade show event. Points are awarded at the conclusion of each event and will be cumulative from year-to-year. Booth Assignment is based on the assumption of completion of participation; Exhibitors who cancel forfeit their placement and relinquish the assigned booth.

8 Points – Trailer Show or Trailer Tech Expo Sponsorship ($8,500+)

Any exhibitor that purchases an NATDA trade show event sponsorship, valued at $8,500 or more, will be awarded eight priority points, which will be cumulative.

2027 NATDA Trailer Show

Phase 1 – Association Sponsor Placement (August 3 – August 14, 2026)

This phase will see the assignment of any association sponsors that commit to a 2027 Association Sponsorship with a 10% down payment by July 31, 2026. These assignments will be done in order of Sponsorship Level, with priority point order serving as the tie breaker.

Phase 2 – Advanced Renewal Placement (August 17 – September 4, 2026)

This phase will see the assignment of any renewing 2026 exhibitors that book space for the 2027 NATDA Trailer Show by July 31, 2026, and have the 10% down payment on file. These assignments will be done in Priority Point Order, with earliest application date serving as the tie breaker.

Phase 3 – Standard Booking Placement (September 14 – September 30, 2026)

This phase will see the assignment of any company, renewing or otherwise, that purchases a space for the 2027 NATDA Trailer Show and is in good standing based on the terms and conditions. These assignments will be done in priority point order, with earliest application date serving as the tiebreaker.

Open to All (October 1, 2026)

This phase will be a first-come, first-served opportunity for any companies looking to exhibit at the 2027 NATDA Trailer Show.