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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.

When winter storms strike, every second counts. Whether you're servicing a campus, mall, municipal lot, or commercial complex, the ability to pre-load, deploy, and precisely apply salt without relying entirely on salt trucks can make or break your operation. That’s where Virnig’s modular Salt Spreader steps in — engineered to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce waste, and simplify logistics.

Hiniker Daniels breaks down why back blades are becoming a go-to upgrade for snow contractors. With better scraping, wider passes, and safer visibility, rear-mounted plows are proving to be one of the biggest productivity boosts heading into 2026.

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.

When you take all the atmospheric signals together — the La Niña-to-neutral transition, the shifting jet streams, the early-season temperature swings, and the late-winter wildcard factors — one message becomes clear: This winter won’t be defined by constant cold or endless storms… but it will be defined by variability.

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.

The SiteTote system is designed to address long-standing challenges in the snow and ice management industry, particularly material storage and access during active storms. By combining secure on-site storage with a versatile skid steer attachment, Virnig aims to provide contractors with a more flexible and efficient approach to salt deployment.

Score a deal on Sno-Way Plows and Spreaders during their November Welcome to Winter Sales Event.

BOSS Snowplow introduces the Trip Edge V-Plow and Coldfront electrical system with SL4 LED lighting, enhancing performance, visibility, and ease of installation across its heavy-duty plow lineup.

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

Hilltip’s new 3400 AM extended auger machine builds on its modular spreader lineup with a design tailored for Switch-N-Go and hook-lift systems. The extended auger allows the spreader to sit closer to the truck bulkhead, improving weight distribution and versatility across multiple bed types.

Snow Plow News sat down with Mike Zimprich of Hiniker to learn more about the company’s new poly tailgate spreaders, available in 6 and 10 cubic foot sizes. Designed for both UTVs and pickups, these new models feature Hiniker’s unique bubbler spinner system that prevents material dribble and waste — bringing smarter, cleaner performance to winter maintenance pros.