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Work Truck Week 2026 Educational Program Tackles the Industry’s Latest Topics
Work Truck Week 2026 combines a packed exhibit hall with three days of commercial vehicle industry training and education. Sessions range from the entry-level Work Trucks 101 to topics like ADAS implementation, fleet carbon accounting, and advanced principles of fleet management.

Work Truck Week 2026 will offer a wide variety of educational sessions and exclusive OM updates.
Photo: NTEA
Work Truck Week 2026 runs March 10–13, 2026, at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. It encompasses The Work Truck Show, Green Truck Summit, NTEA Annual Meeting with keynote speakers, Work Truck Week Ride & Drive, educational program, and more.
Green Truck Summit
Green Truck Summit is March 10, educational sessions run March 10–12, and Work Truck Show exhibits are open March 11–13. Work Truck Week, North America’s largest work truck event, is produced by NTEA – The Work Truck Association. Register at the Work Truck Week website.
Work Truck Week Educational Program
The 2026 Work Truck Week educational program equips companies with strategies to strengthen operations and prepare for what’s ahead. A mix of in-depth special sessions and shorter breakouts are divided into eight tracks:
Advanced Fuels & Vehicle Technology
Chassis Update
Dealership Training
Fleet Management
Government Regulations & Advocacy
Market Data & Industry Trends
Vehicle Design & Certification
Workforce Development
“Whether you’re a fleet operator, transportation manager, truck dealer, upfitter or distributor, Work Truck Week can help you grow professionally, stay on top of industry trends and improve your operation,” said Jennifer Mitchell, NTEA senior director of content development. “In an industry that is constantly evolving, the Work Truck Week educational program offers an unmatched opportunity to learn from the best and brightest about the topics that matter to your success.”
Work Truck Week Special Sessions
Work Truck Week Special Sessions provide a deep dive into select topics. They are not included in any registration package and must be purchased separately.
Attendees have two opportunities on Wednesday, March 11, to learn to improve their communication skills. Jon Colby, speaker/founder of Jon Colby Speaks LLC, presents Workforce Development: Improve Your Communications to Improve Your Business, a low-pressure workshop designed to help participants identify the strengths and weaknesses in their communication style at 1 p.m.
He then leads Enhancing Your Communication and Leadership Skills Through Improv: Generation Next Leadership Workshop & Networking Reception at 3 p.m. This interactive workshop gives participants an entertaining opportunity to grow in a safe environment and walk away with valuable new skills.
Driving Commercial Dealer Sales Through Planning for Strategic Growth outlines practical daily approaches for dealers to identify growth opportunities, strengthen customer relationships and align product offerings with evolving fleet needs. Held on Thursday, March 12, it’s led by strategists from One Nexus.
The popular Getting Started with Fleet Management all-day workshop returns on March 11. Serving as both a starting point and a refresher, it provides a structured overview of essential practices needed to build and sustain a successful fleet program. On March 12, Advanced Principles of Fleet Management, designed for experienced fleet managers, explores ways to strengthen operations and decision-making. Both sessions are led by experts from RTA Fleet.
Work Truck Week Breakout Sessions
Most Work Truck Week Breakout Sessions are scheduled for 75 minutes. Work Truck Week (WTW) and Green Truck Summit (GTS) Conference Package registrants have access to all WTW Breakout Sessions March 10–12.
Highlights include:
Implications for ADAS Adoption in Multi-Stage Commercial Vehicles
The Future of Hybrid Powertrain Applications for Commercial Vehicles
State of Emissions Regulations and the Impact on Multi-Stage Vehicles
Work Truck Industry Economic Report & Forecast
Leveraging Total Cost of Ownership to Improve Vehicle Acquisition Strategies
What Moves Your Vehicle: Considerations for Proper Powertrain Specifications
Understanding the Uniqueness of Upfitting on Gaseous Fueled Vehicles
Vehicle Certification and Compliance Considerations in the Vehicle Order Process
The Work Truck Industry Professional’s Guide to AI Applications.
Exclusive OEM updates
Only at Work Truck Week do a dozen leading commercial vehicle manufacturers present annual Chassis Updates to share their latest chassis specifications and designs, review body and equipment installations and provide insight into future vehicle and technology plans. Hear directly from representatives of:
Daimler Truck North America
Ford Pro
Freightliner Custom Chassis
GM Envolve
Hino Trucks
International
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America
Kenworth Truck Company
Mack Trucks
Mercedes-Benz USA
Peterbilt Motors Company
Ram Professional
Work Truck Week educational sessions are eligible for continuing education units through NTEA’s accreditation by International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training. Learn more online.
For the full Work Truck Week 2026 educational program schedule, session descriptions, speaker bios and more, visit the Education page on the Work Truck Week website.
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