Press conference and media schedule

Dozens of companies launch new trucks, components and equipment during Work Truck Week. 

Be there when the silk is pulled. The official Work Truck Week 2024 press conference and media schedule is below. Media are encouraged to attend all press conferences. For a complete event schedule, visit worktruckweek.com/schedule.

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Note that many press conferences are open to media only – apply for media credentials.

Monday, March 4

1–5 p.m. Work Truck Week (WTW) Pressroom (and media registration) open, Room 243
Beverages available. Sponsored by Ford Pro. Editorial media only.

Tuesday, March 5

7:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. WTW Pressroom (and media registration) open, Room 243
Breakfast and lunch served. Sponsored by Ford Pro. Editorial media only.

7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Green Truck Summit Pressroom (and media registration) open, JW Marriott Indianapolis, Room 313
Beverages available. Editorial media only.

5:30 p.m.–5:55 p.m. Ford Pro Press Conference, Booth 2301
Media badge or invitation required.

Wednesday, March 6

7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. WTW Pressroom (and media registration) open, Room 243
Breakfast and lunch served. Sponsored by Ford Pro. Editorial media only.

8 a.m. Exhibit hall and New Exhibitor Pavilion early media entry
Exhibit hall open until 5 p.m. New Exhibitor Pavilion open until 4 p.m.

8:40-8:55 a.m. Drive Clean Indiana – GOEVIN Press Conference, Room 242
GOEVIN Campaign: Helping foster electric vehicle adoption and education across Indiana!

9:30-9:55 a.m. EAVX/Freightliner Custom Chassis Press Conference, Booth 601
Some of the most innovative names in Class 2-6 segments come together to share what's possible – and what’s next – in both all-electric and ICE commercial products.

10-10:25 a.m. RAM Professional Press Conference, Booth 5101
Meet the RAM ProMaster EV, the first fully electric addition to our lineup of industry-leading, built-to-serve trucks and vans, as well as the RAM Professional suite of services.

10:30-10:55 a.m. Adrian Steel Company Press Conference, Booth 4905
Come and see Adrian Steel's all-new cargo management Truck Solution Series.

11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Work Truck Week Ride & Drive, Outside
Open to all attendees.

11:30-11:55 a.m. Mack Trucks Press Conference, Booth 3123
Mack Trucks will announce updates to the Mack Granite, as well as provide new information about the Mack MD Series and Mack MD Electric vehicles.

12:45-1:10 p.m. Ketchel Axle Systems Press Conference, Booth N24
The eRhino electrified beam axle is a best-in-class drop-in solution for today's new and repower truck markets.

1:15-1:40 p.m. Miller Electric Mfg. Press Conference, Booth 1851
Overview of new products released and exhibited at the show.

1:45-2:10 p.m. Ranger Design Inc. Press Conference, Booth 953
Ranger Design to share market-disrupting news.

2:15-2:40 p.m. Odyne Systems LLC Press Conference, Booth 329

2:45-3:10 p.m. Legend Fleet Solutions Press Conference, Booth 935
Legend will announce an all-new revolutionary retracting side step designed to enhance mobility and accessibility for all commercial and passenger vehicles, as well as give updates on other commercial van products. 

3:45-4:10 p.m. REE Automotive Press Conference, Booth 1843
REE debuts its P7-C electric truck and its seamless integration with Knapheide’s work truck bodies.

4:15-4:40 p.m. Palfinger North America LLC Press Conference, Booth 2321
PALFINGER TEC cranes mark a new era in service crane operation.

4:45-5:10 p.m. Shyft Group Press Conference, Booth 2927
Explore The Shyft Group's latest advancements in work truck innovations, accessories, and integrated ICE and EV last-mile delivery solutions, all designed with a focus on driver safety and comfort, showcasing our relentless pursuit of excellence in the industry.

5–6 p.m. NTEA Media Appreciation Reception, Room 243
Stop by for casual drinks and appetizers. Media badge required.

Thursday, March 7

7 a.m.–5 p.m. WTW Pressroom (and media registration) open, Room 243
Breakfast and lunch served. Sponsored by Ford Pro. Editorial media only.

8 a.m. Exhibit hall and New Exhibitor Pavilion early media entry
Exhibit hall open until 5 p.m. New Exhibitor Pavilion open until 4 p.m.
 

10-10:25 a.m. Lincoln Electric Company Press Conference, Booth 531
New addition to the Ranger® Air line from Lincoln Electric.

10:30-10:55 a.m. GreenPower Motor Company Press Conference, Booth 209
GreenPower unveils the rebrand of its bodybuilding business unit to expand capacity and reduce delivery time.

11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Work Truck Week Ride & Drive, Outside
Open to all attendees.

11-11:25 a.m. Vanair Manufacturing Press Conference, Booth 1443
More information to follow. Big announcement forthcoming.

11:30-11:55 a.m. DEL Hydraulics Inc. Press Conference, Booth 3618
Introducing the DEL Interlock System – our patented safety system for motor vehicles with power take-off drive.

12-12:25 p.m. Work Truck Solutions Press Conference, Room 242
Exciting new tools to help dealerships and upfitters serve their customers in the heavy-duty market while also improving their bottom line.

12:30-1:00 p.m. APSCO Press Conference, Room 242
APSCO once again leads the industry with its latest product launches: the innovative EDM, our pioneering electric-over-air actuator, and the ARIS-250, marking our dynamic entry into integrated reservoir systems.

1:05-1:30 p.m. Ctech Manufacturing Press Conference, Booth 3321
Introducing a revolutionary dealer platform empowering authorized dealers with cutting-edge 3D asset generation for tool drawer units

1:40-2:05 p.m. Safe Fleet Press Conference, Booth 5321
Learn why Safe Fleet is at the forefront of work truck innovation, as we introduce our revolutionary technology, welcome Vango Rolling Tarp Solutions to our family of brands and explain why we’ve been the Trusted Fleet Safety Experts for so many fleets.

2:40-3:05 p.m. GEN-Y Hitch Press Conference, Booth 1949
The SnapLatch Coupler, manufactured by GEN-Y Hitch in the USA, is designed to be the safest self-latching coupler on the market.

Friday, March 8

8 a.m.–noon WTW Pressroom (and media registration) open, Room 243

Breakfast served. Sponsored by Ford Pro. Editorial media only.

8 a.m.–noon Exhibit hall open to media
Exclusive media and exhibitor access until 9 a.m.

Questions?

Contact Kristen Simpson, president of Simpson Communications at 216-991-4297.