ACT Expo has announced its speaker lineup for 2026. Nearly 400 executives, fleet operators, and technology leaders will gather May 4-7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

FedEx Freight CEO to Deliver Opening Keynote

John Smith, incoming president and CEO of FedEx Freight, will deliver the opening keynote on Monday, May 4, at 2:10 p.m.

Smith oversees North America’s largest less-than-truckload (LTL) network. The division generated $8.9 billion in revenue in 2025 and operates across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. With nearly 40 years of transportation experience, his address comes as FedEx Freight prepares to become a separate public company on June 1.

“The LTL industry is being reshaped by rising expectations for speed, reliability, and visibility, and at FedEx Freight, we know a lot of that starts with the truck,” Smith said. “We’re continually refining our operations and working towards a safer and more efficient fleet. I’m eager to share what we’re learning and where we see opportunities for the industry as a whole at ACT Expo.”

“John leads one of the most sophisticated surface freight networks in North America,” said Erik Neandross, president of TRC’s Clean Transportation Solutions group and producer of ACT Expo. “ACT Expo is where progressive fleet leaders come to plan what’s next. Hearing directly from an operator managing complexity at this scale will give attendees real insight into how technology, network strategy, and disciplined execution are driving the future of freight.”