Work Truck Week 2025 brought together 16,413 industry professionals from 31 countries and all 50 U.S. states March 4–7, 2025, at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Work Truck Show exhibit space was sold out, with 549 companies filling the exhibit hall and New Exhibitor Pavilion with the latest vehicles, equipment and technology.
Hosted annually by NTEA – The Work Truck Association, Work Truck Week encompasses The Work Truck Show, Green Truck Summit, NTEA Annual Meeting, Ride & Drive, educational program and more. The event is designed to provide industry professionals with opportunities to explore the latest trucks, trends and technology; discover new ideas; and connect with the people and companies they need to thrive. This is the third consecutive year that North America’s largest work truck event has set a new attendance record.
According to Steve Carey, NTEA president and CEO, the commercial vehicle industry showed up for this year’s installment. “With new products on every aisle, impressive engagement in educational sessions and lively networking events, we couldn’t have asked for a better week,” said Carey. “People were excited to be there and are already actively looking forward to next year. Even before we closed the doors on Work Truck Week 2025, many company representatives were sharing their plans for product introductions and suggestions for new educational sessions at Work Truck Week 2026.”
Work Truck Week 2025 kicked off March 4 with Green Truck Summit, a full-day immersion into advanced commercial vehicle technology. As the industry grapples with an uncertain regulatory environment, Jennifer Brace, chief futurist for Ford Motor Company, delivered a keynote address designed to help attendees develop a framework to better prepare their operations for the future. A verified 715 participants attended Green Truck Summit sessions throughout the day.
A major draw of Work Truck Week is the ability to check out what’s new in the industry. At this year’s event, dozens of companies launched products, announced business relationships, celebrated milestones and showcased technology developments.
Attendees seeking time behind the wheel of commercial vehicles with the latest advanced fuels and technology visited the show’s Ride & Drive experience. This event allowed hundreds of attendees drive or ride in 20 vehicles spanning Classes 2-8, including all-electric vans, trucks and chassis, as well as internal combustion vehicles featuring advancements to improve fuel utilization and reduce greenhouse gases or particulate matter.
Making its debut on March 6, Commercial Vehicle Data Exchange & Reception attracted professionals interested in uncovering and expanding the commercial vehicle industry’s data ecosystem. It was part of the extensive educational program focused on providing insights and strategies for enhancing operational growth. Other sessions covered industry trends, vehicle engineering and compliance, government regulations, exclusive updates from 15 chassis OEMs, workforce development, fleet management, vehicle propulsion and sustainability solutions and more.
Networking events included opportunities to connect with industry professionals at the Opening Reception, Generation Next Leadership Workshop & Networking Reception, Commercial Vehicle Data Exchange & Reception, and NTEA Annual Meeting with Keynote Speaker Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski, head men’s basketball coach for Duke University (1980-2022).
Work Truck Week returns to Indiana Convention Center March 10-13, 2026. Registration opens fall 2025.
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