It’s like a class reunion where everyone is a good friend— except no one gets older. On the contrary, every year is about the new, the surprising, and the better-than-ever industry we’re all a part of.
Indeed, for more than 20 years the people who design, build, use, and maintain work trucks and equipment have gathered in March to see the industry’s latest products and technology, learn from one another, and discuss how to improve the future. And, by popular demand, Work Truck Week is back with extended hours for 2023.
“As Work Truck Week has grown over the last two decades, attendees have asked for more time in the exhibit hall,” said Steve Carey, NTEA president and CEO. “They use this time not just to see the latest products, but also to talk with engineering and technical experts in exhibitor booths, watch equipment demos, and experience some of the latest technology in Ride & Drive. Opening earlier on Wednesday and Thursday helps them accomplish their goals.”
Work Truck Week 2023 takes place March 7–10, once again centered at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The exhibit hall this year will be open for 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, and Thursday, March 9. That’s 30 minutes earlier than prior years. Friday’s hours remain 9 a.m.–noon.
Along with the bullet points below, see the following pages for more details—and the Endeavor Business Media CV staff will see you in Indy.
- The 2023 exhibit hall features commercial vehicles, equipment, and products from 500 industry companies—including chassis, bodies, aerial devices, snow and ice control equipment, advanced fuels and vehicle technologies, accessories and components—with many exhibitors revealing or launching new offerings.
- Jennifer Rumsey, president and CEO of Cummins Inc., is the 2023 Green Truck Summit keynote speaker. This annual conference offers intensive sessions covering clean energy trends and operational insights.
- NTEA added update sessions from five electric vehicle manufacturers to cover important technical information about their vehicle chassis, design, and powertrains. These EV sessions join the dozen OEM updates from more established truck OEMs.
- Robert Herjavec, entrepreneur and Shark Tank star, is the Annual Meeting keynote speaker, taking the stage as part of a moderated question-and-answer conversation that’s sure to cover business trends and maybe some behind-the-scenes anecdotes from Shark Tank.
- Ride & Drive offers opportunities to test drive commercial vehicles with the latest advanced fuels and technologies, sustainability offerings, and propulsion options.
- Opening Reception returns to JW Marriott Indianapolis at a new time (March 7 from 6–8:30 p.m.).
- The Generation Next Leadership Workshop features insights from Coach Sidney Moncrief, Hall of Famer, author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. He will share ways to manage employee emotional intelligence with teamwork intelligence to bring about sustainable transformation in the workplace climate.
- New Exhibitor Pavilion, a dedicated space showcasing first-time exhibitors, returns for the first time since 2020 with new hours (March 8–9, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Rooms 137–139).
- NTEA staff experts will be available during exhibit hall hours at Booth 3500. And the ever-collectible WTW23 mug will debut at the booth, too.
- The NTEA Partners Booth showcases Lincoln Electric, PartnerShip/FedEx Advantage, TruckScience, Work Truck Total Protect, and WorkTruckCert. Attendees can visit during exhibit hall hours to meet representatives ready to share and demonstrate a wide range of services and solutions.
Registration and hotel room details can be found at worktruckweek.com or contact NTEA ([email protected] or 800-441-6832) for more information.