Preview of Work Truck Week: All You Need to Know

If you have anything to do with commercial trucks, you’re going to want to know more about Work Truck Week. Billed as the nation’s premier annual commercial vehicle event, it runs March 10–13, 2026 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. 

It started as a trade show, but over its past 25-plus years it’s expanded to include such events as education seminars, the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) annual meeting, a ride-and-drive, the Green Truck Summit, and much more. Of course, it’s also the Work Truck Show, which brings together all aspects of commercial vehicles including OEMs, upfitters, accessories and hardware, tools, and associated industries to show off their products and answer your questions.

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March 10: Green Truck Summit

As the industry increasingly moves toward sustainability and efficiency, it’s important to know what’s available, and most importantly, how to incorporate it into your fleets. This year, the summit will include such topics as telematics and connected vehicles that can optimize operations and fleet efficiency; how artificial intelligence (AI) can benefit fleets, both now and in the future; how advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) can improve efficiency; and adapting upfitting to emerging vehicle technologies.

March 10–12: Educational Sessions

One of the highlights of Work Truck Week is the opportunity to learn from experts through the educational sessions. These cover an extremely wide variety of subjects, giving attendees the opportunity to gain insights about their specific fields and needs. 

In some cases, they’re led by companies introducing new or updated products or technology. Other planned sessions will cover such topics as trailer fundamentals; leveraging cost of ownership as a strategy when acquiring new vehicles; choosing the right powertrain for your trucks; and addressing vehicle certification and compliance early in the ordering process. These are in addition to the sessions covered in the Green Truck Summit.

March 11–13: Work Truck Show Exhibits

Bring your comfortable shoes, because more than 500 exhibitors will be on hand to show you their products, walk you through their booths, and answer your questions. Alongside the main hall, a New Exhibitor Pavillion showcases companies displaying at the event for the first time.

The list of categories is extensive, and includes specialized equipment for such industries as agriculture, aircraft support, emergency services, food vending, and snow control. No matter what your company does, there will be exhibitors with something for you to see.

March 11–12: Ride & Drive

Not everything on display is just for looking, and OEMs will have everything from pickups and vans to Class 8 trucks in the Ride & Drive, and with powertrain offerings from gas and diesel to full electric. The Ride & Drive is on a first-come, first-serve basis and doesn’t require registration, making it easy to fit into your Work Truck Week visit.

March 12: NTEA Annual Meeting

NTEA represents more than 2,100 companies and produces Work Truck Week. The breakfast meeting includes information and updates on NTEA’s programs and initiatives, and keynote speeches from Karl Rove and Jim Messina.

Why You Should Attend Work Truck Week

Everyone in the truck industry should consider attending Work Truck Week. The sheer number of exhibitors makes it a must-see, and the wide range of seminar topics provides something for everyone. No matter how long you’ve been involved in your business, there’s always something to learn about it, especially with new technologies and regulations, and the ongoing need to train and retain your employees. 

Once you’ve registered, download the official Truck Work Week 2026 app. It will include a map of the exhibit floor, so you’ll be able to prioritize the booths you want to visit; a schedule of the educational sessions, so you can determine the ones you want to attend; and use the Personal Planner in the app to maximize the show’s effectiveness for you. Look ahead at the sessions and what you want to learn from them so you’ll know what questions to ask.

This is also one of the best possible venues for networking, allowing you to connect with people across all aspects of the commercial truck industry. This is the place to meet people who face the same challenges you do, who have learned from both their successes and their mistakes, and are usually willing to share both sides to everyone’s benefit. Making introductions, making connections, and often staying in touch after the show can make this event very important for you.

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From March 10 to 13, Work Truck Week will be the place to be, whether it’s a first-time for you, or one of many you’ve attended over the years. It would be worth it alone if it was just the 500-plus exhibitor trade show, but it’s even more than that, offering an unparalleled opportunity to learn from experts on a variety of subjects, and network with people in your industry. If you work with trucks, Work Truck Week needs to be on your calendar.