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More than 16,000 gather in Indianapolis for industry’s biggest event
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (March 17, 2025) — Work Truck Week® is More Than a Trade Show® – in fact, many regular attendees describe it as the commercial vehicle industry’s annual reunion. Work Truck Week 2025 was the biggest reunion yet, bringing together a verified 16,413 industry professionals from 31 countries and all 50 U.S. states March 4–7 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.
Produced 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. It’s 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 year in a row North America’s largest work truck event has set a new attendance record.
“The commercial vehicle industry certainly showed up in Indianapolis this year,” says Steve Carey, NTEA president & CEO. “With new products on every aisle, impressive engagement in educational sessions and lively networking events, we couldn’t have asked for a better week. 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. Dozens of companies launched products, announced business relationships, celebrated milestones and showcased technology developments at this year’s event. To see the announcements made at Work Truck Week 2025 press conferences, plus photos and event coverage, visit worktruckweek.com/coverage.
Attendees who wanted time behind the wheel of commercial vehicles with the latest advanced fuels and technology needed to look no further than Ride & Drive. This unique event March 5–6 let 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. Attendees who purchased a Green Truck Summit or Work Truck Week Conference Package can access on-demand educational content through April 14 by logging in to their WTW25 Planner at wtw25.mapyourshow.com/8_0/login/login.cfm and selecting On-demand.
What would a reunion be without plenty of opportunities to mix and mingle? Industry professionals caught up with colleagues and made new connections at 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. Sign up to receive email updates about the event, including when registration opens in the fall, at worktruckweek.com/wtw26signup.
Join the conversation in social media with hashtags #wtw25, #worktrucks25, #greentrucks25 and #worktruckweek.
About NTEA
Established in 1964, NTEA – The Work Truck Association™, a 501(c)(6) organization, represents more than 2,100 companies that manufacture, distribute, install, sell, and repair commercial vehicles, truck bodies, truck equipment, trailers and accessories. Buyers of work trucks and the major commercial truck chassis manufacturers also belong to NTEA. The Association provides in-depth technical information, education, and member programs and services, and produces Work Truck Week, Green Truck Summit, Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit and Executive Leadership Summit. The Association maintains its administrative headquarters in suburban Detroit and government relations offices in Washington, DC, and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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Editor’s note: Professional photos from Work Truck Week 2025 are available for download at worktruckweek.com/photosandlogos. All photos must be attributed to NTEA.
