We went two full years without an in-person Work Truck Show, and honestly I don’t know how we managed. As the biggest trade show of our magazine, Modern WorkTruck Solutions was really itching to get back to Indianapolis and see all our friends in the industry, what the truck manufacturers have been cooking up since lockdown, and preview some innovations before they launch out into the field. It was a big year for Work Truck Week, and we’re already stoked to be back next year. If you didn’t go, here’s what you missed…
Excitement in Indy!
If there’s one word to describe Work Truck Week 2022, it would be “excitement.” Every exhibitor I spoke to said they barely had a moment to themselves because attendees and customers were constantly in their booth wondering when they could order products, how a product worked, when the product could be at their office, etc. And even though the crowd kept exhibitors busy, trust me, no one complained about the traffic to their booth. Everyone was happy to be back in front of friendly faces, and the excitement that current and potential customers showed for new products was both an encouragement and an indication of a strong work truck industry.
I was surprised at all the new products and announcements coming from this year’s show, although I shouldn’t have been. With two years away from trade shows, it seemed as though everyone had something new to showcase. We’ve already touched on some of the new products in this issue—check out the show review on page 12—but we couldn’t fit it all in one piece. Read on for more from Work Truck Week 2022.
TRUCK OEM RECAP
Chevrolet
- Showcased the Silverado EV, launching next spring
Ford
- Showcased the F-150 Lightning
- Announced Ford Pro Charging solutions
Ram
- Showcased 2023 ProMaster
- 2023 ProMaster is available in 19 configurations, multiple options (such as a roll-up door), features more safety and technology, crew kit available
- Teased an all-electric Ram 1500 launching in 2024
Mack
- New passenger bench seat option for Granite
- Dual PTO option for Granite
- Allison 3000 RDS now available for Mack MD
International
- OnCommand telematics platform now standard across Class 6-8 trucks
FCCC
- Showcased its electric MT50e
- Showcased enhanced, gas-powered MT, powered by a GM 6.6-L V8 engine
EQUIPMENT & BODY RECAP
Iowa Mold Tooling Co.
- Showcased CMD.CTRL handheld remote system
- CMD.CTRL features a multi-cab control switch, a diagnostics section, improved toggle switch design, and can be customized to your job’s specific operation
Monroe Truck Equipment
- Monroe Truck Equipment was acquired by the Aebi Schmidt Group
- Monroe Truck Equipment will keep its existing team of dedicated workers to ensure the customer remains the top priority—a value that both companies share
Morgan Truck Body
- Showcased an electrified truck refrigerated concept with Assa Abloy door collaboration
- Showcased an electrified truck dry freight body prototype
- Unveiled a full-height walkthrough compact parcel van body in collaboration with Masterack
National Fleet
- Showcased new Hide-A-Ramp and Van Step for Ford Transit (versions for more makes and models to come)
- Hide-A-Ramp slides out from under integrated deck, keeping van floor clear for tools and equipment; Van Step provides ergonomic access in and out of cargo vans
THERE’S MORE
The list above is only a fraction of what went down in Indy, and it doesn’t even include all the truck, body, and equipment manufacturers. Check out more from the show at www.worktruckweek.com. We’ll see you next year!
