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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.

Work Truck Week® 2026, North America’s largest work truck event, has announced that top political strategists Karl Rove and Jim Messina will headline the NTEA Annual Meeting with a keynote address on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

On September 24–25 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Sno-Way will be hosting an Open House at its International Headquarters in Hartford, Wisconsin. This two-day event is your chance to see, touch, and explore Sno-Way’s complete lineup of snow and ice control equipment all in one place.

The 2025 Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit returns October 14–15 in Sandusky, Ohio. Don’t miss your chance to connect with OEM engineers, preview the latest vehicle updates, and learn about key upfitting issues. Advance registration pricing ends September 9—register now to save!

Snowplow users should begin to feel the impact of the Trump Administration’s latest tariff increase alongside China's growing demand for tungsten. Guest writer, Ronald Mills explores what's ahead for the industry.

Work Truck Week® 2026 is officially on the calendar! The industry’s largest event returns to the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, March 10–13, 2026.

– The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) is proud to announce the return of the Midwest Snow & Ice Conference. The one-day event will be held on September 17 2025, in Pewaukee, Wisconsin.