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Attendees at Work Truck Week® 2026 will have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the latest commercial EVs and advanced work trucks during the annual Ride & Drive event. Featuring vehicles across Classes 2–7, Ride & Drive offers hands-on experience with emerging powertrains and fleet technology in real-world driving conditions.

Holland, Michigan operates North America’s largest publicly owned municipal snowmelt system, heating nearly 700,000 square feet of pavement and sidewalks.

Register, upgrade or add on by Feb. 13 to take advantage of advance pricing discounts (in addition to your NTEA member discount).

The commercial vehicle industry is preparing to take center stage this spring as Work Truck Week® 2026 returns to Indianapolis with a sold-out show floor, dozens of product launches, and hands-on vehicle experiences designed to showcase what’s next for work trucks and vocational fleets.

The New York State Thruway Authority keeps 570 miles of roadway and 819 bridges safe each winter using a combination of experienced crews, new snow-fighting equipment, and advanced technology. From GPS-equipped plows and real-time pavement sensors to a new plow-tracking system that alerts drivers through navigation apps, NYSTA is enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability throughout the snow and ice season.

Work Truck Week® 2026, March 10–13 in Indianapolis, features an educational program focused on the future of the work truck industry, covering ADAS, AI, fleet management, regulations, and workforce development.

Winter weather patterns are shifting, customer expectations are higher, and equipment innovation is accelerating. As we head into 2026, the snow and ice management industry is undergoing changes that will directly impact how contractors work, from one-truck operations to large commercial fleets. Staying ahead of these trends will help you boost efficiency, win more accounts, and keep crews safe when storms hit.

NTEA is broadening the Green Truck Summit in 2026 with deeper insights into fleet data, connectivity and artificial intelligence, key areas shaping the future of commercial vehicles.

Sno-Way’s leadership transition marks a smooth shift to new CEO Eric Grunwald, keeping the company’s innovation-driven culture firmly in place.

Registration and housing are now open for Work Truck Week 2026, taking place March 10–13, 2026, in Indianapolis. The industry’s biggest commercial vehicle event returns with expanded education, including the Green Truck Summit and pre-show webinars covering upfitting, fleet tech, and sustainable vehicle trends. Early registration is encouraged as hotel blocks fill fast.

Michigan State University has unveiled four experimental slabs of self-heating, self-healing concrete, a potential game-changer for roads in snowy climates. The pilot project aims to reduce maintenance costs, improve safety, and extend pavement life.

AccuWeather® long-range experts say the approaching winter season will be stormy for millions of people across the upper Midwest and Central United States.