The silver anniversary of North America’s largest work truck event, Work Truck Week 2025 is set to take place March 4 to 7, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. This year it will once again include The Work Truck Show, Green Truck Summit, NTEA Annual Meeting, a ride and drive, educational program, and much more.
“Much like the industry it serves, Work Truck Week is constantly adapting,” says Steve Carey, president and CEO, NTEA. “We maintain the elements at the core of its success, like a packed exhibit hall, relevant educational sessions and unbeatable opportunities to connect with other industry professionals, while adjusting other pieces and integrating new features to deliver the information and experiences our attendees and exhibitors need to energize their operations.”
WORK TRUCK SHOW
What originally started out as The Work Truck Show 25 years ago, this year’s show will have more than 500 companies (including 40 first time exhibitors) showcasing commercial vehicles, equipment and products — including chassis, bodies, aerial devices, snow and ice control equipment, advanced vehicle, and fuel technology, accessories and components. The main exhibit hall will be open March 5 to 7, while the New Exhibitor Pavilion will showcase 25 first-time exhibitors on March 5 and 6.
RIDE AND DRIVE
The Work Truck Week Ride & Drive is open to all event attendees on a first-come, first-served basis between the hours of 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on March 5 and 6. The ride and drive has a dedicated drive route though downtown Indianapolis.
The vehicles available to test drive will include:
- Vehicle equipped with Allison nine-speed fully automatic transmission;
- Truck equipped with Allison Regional Haul Series fully automatic transmission;
- Battle Motors fully electric City Tractor;
- Blue Arc battery-powered Class 4 truck for high frequency last-mile delivery;
- Blue Bird prototype electric Class 5–6 chassis for last-mile delivery;
- Bollinger Motors B4 custom-configurable Class 4 chassis cab truck;
- Vehicle equipped with DC Modification’s Extended Day Cab with special features;
- Ford Pro Ford F-150 Lightning Pro electric pickup;
- International eMV Series 25,999-pound non-CDL GVWR truck;
- Isuzu NRR EV Class 5 low-cab-forward battery electric truck;
- Kenworth T280 medium-duty truck with PACCAR 325-hp PX-7 engine;
- Mack medium-duty Class 6 MD6 and Class 7 MD7 trucks;
- Mercedes-Benz USA fully electric eSprinter full-size van;
- Peterbilt Model 536 pickup and delivery, and vocational applications medium-duty truck;
- Truck fitted with PSC Dynamic Damping Stabilizer system for some Ford F-Series and Ram trucks;
- RAM Professional ProMaster commercial van powered by 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 ICE engine;
- REE Automotive REE P7-C electric Class 5 truck with certified X-by-wire design;
- Rivian Commercial full-size van powered by a 320-hp battery-electric motor;
- Workhorse W56 electric vehicle for last-mile delivery; and,
- Zeus Class 5 electric chassis cab.
“Ride & Drive is a unique experience that affords any attendee the opportunity to experience the latest commercial vehicles and the new technology that powers them in their natural environment — out on the road,” says Chris Lyon, director of fleet relations, NTEA. “Whether you want to get behind the wheel yourself or prefer riding shotgun to take notes and photos, manufacturer reps will be on hand to guide you and answer your questions.”
GREEN TRUCK SUMMIT
Green Truck Summit, NTEA’s full-day advanced vehicle and fuel technology conference on March 4, provides information, solutions and resources in support of the work truck industry’s drive toward achieving greater sustainability, productivity and efficiency. Experts lead intensive sessions on applied and emerging technology within the commercial vehicle market.
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
The educational program runs March 4 to 6 and includes a range of special sessions and breakout sessions to help companies plan and enhance operational growth. Key topics address market data and industry trends, vehicle engineering and compliance, government regulations, workforce development, fleet management, and vehicle propulsion and sustainability solutions. In all, 15 commercial vehicle OEMs, including three EV manufacturers, share vehicle changes and upfitting solutions during the exclusive Chassis Updates.
“Education is one of the core pillars of Work Truck Week,” says Jennifer Mitchell, senior director of content development, NTEA. “We have sessions for fleet managers, vehicle upfitters, truck dealers and other industry professionals with a wide range of experience, from those just starting out to seasoned veterans.”
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
The Opening Reception, which allows for those in the industry to network, will take place on March 4. Generation Next will host a Leadership Workshop and Networking Reception on March 5. The NTEA Annual Meeting takes place on March 6 and includes breakfast, a keynote speaker and updates on NTEA resources and initiatives. Later that day, a Commercial Vehicle Data Exchange and Reception takes place.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski will be the keynote speaker at the NTEA Annual Meeting on March 6. Known to fans as Coach K, he is a master motivator, spurring people to succeed beyond even their own expectations. For the keynote Krzyzewski will sit down for an on-stage conversation with Ben Winter, 2025 NTEA Convention chair, and vice chair/business development at Transfer Flow. He’ll draw on his experience as coach of Duke University men’s basketball team and Team USA to talk about how work truck industry professionals can score wins in both their personal and professional lives, mapping out a clear game plan for success including strategies for building confidence, trust, communication and teamwork.
“I can’t think of a better way to start the day than being fired up by Coach Mike Krzyzewski (Coach K),” says Winter. “He has so much to teach us about teamwork, leadership, discipline and winning. It’s going to be a great keynote presentation.”
NEW PRODUCTS
New commercial vehicle bodies, propulsion systems, and equipment are among the dozens of products, technology and services launching at Work Truck Week 2025.
“The number one reason industry professionals attend Work Truck Week is to find new products,” says Carey. “There’s nowhere better to discover the latest commercial vehicles, truck equipment and technology, and to meet face-to-face with manufacturer engineers, technical specialists, upfitters, industry experts and peers.”
CTech MotionGlide cabinets is a company that is exhibiting and will show aluminum tool storage; it features a drawer design with glide blocks for smooth, effortless movement. These cabinets reduce weight, enhance reliability, and glide smoothly. For light commercial vehicles, they provide organization and accessibility.
Key features of the MotionGlide are composite glide blocks, removable drawers, thumb locks, pre-configured units, and re-positionable drawers.
for more information
To learn more visit worktruckweek.com or contact NTEA (info@ntea.com or (248) 489-7090).
