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.
Fleet managers, contractors, and municipal operators attending Work Truck Week® 2026 will have the opportunity to get hands-on with the latest commercial vehicles and advanced work truck technology during the annual Ride & Drive event in downtown Indianapolis.
Scheduled for March 11–12 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Ride & Drive is free and open to all registered Work Truck Week attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Vehicles available to test span Classes 2–7 and represent a wide range of propulsion systems, including battery-electric, hybrid, and advanced internal combustion platforms designed to reduce fuel consumption, emissions, and particulate matter.
A Practical Way to Evaluate New Fleet Technology
Held as part of Work Truck Week, Ride & Drive allows attendees to drive or ride along in real-world conditions on a planned street route, with manufacturer representatives on hand to answer technical questions and discuss specifications. For fleet professionals—particularly those managing snow and ice operations—this offers a rare opportunity to evaluate multiple platforms in one place without coordinating individual test drives.
“Ride & Drive is a unique opportunity for anyone at Work Truck Week to spend some hands-on time out on the road with the latest commercial vehicles and the technology that drives them,” said Chris Lyon, NTEA director of fleet relations. “They can choose to drive or ride along to take notes and photos, with manufacturer reps available to provide information and answer questions.”
Vehicles Scheduled for Ride & Drive
Sixteen vehicles from 14 participating companies are expected to be available, including all-electric vans, medium-duty trucks, and advanced internal combustion models. Vehicles scheduled to participate include:
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Vehicle equipped with Allison 3000-Series 6-speed fully automatic transmission
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Vehicle equipped with Allison 4000 and 4500 Series™ Uprate
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Blue Arc™ battery-powered Class 4 truck
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Step van with Blue Bird EV commercial chassis
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Ford Transit van
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Ford Super Duty truck
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Hino L6e battery-electric medium-duty truck
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Hino Tern RC8 battery-electric Class 8 4×2 tractor on Hino XL Series chassis
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Isuzu NRR EV Class 5 low-cab-forward battery-electric truck
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Mack MD Electric medium-duty truck
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Mercedes-Benz fully electric eSprinter van
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Peterbilt Model 536EV zero-emissions truck
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Ram ProMaster van
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Rivian R1T electric four-door crew cab pickup
Additional participating OEMs include Kenworth Truck Company and Harbinger.
Static Displays and Advanced Powertrain Technology
In addition to driveable vehicles, attendees can explore static displays showcasing emerging technologies relevant to fleet efficiency and alternative fuels. Ride & Drive sponsor Allison Transmission will feature its Allison Experience trailer, demonstrating fully automatic transmissions and eGen Power® e-Axles.
Other static displays include:
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Shyft Group / Aebi Schmidt Group Aebi TT 211 Terratrac compact slope tractor
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Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc. / Nuvera HydroCharge, a hydrogen-powered AC genset and DC fast-charging solution
Work Truck Week 2026 Overview
Work Truck Week® runs March 10–13, 2026, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Produced by NTEA – The Work Truck Association, the event includes:
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The Work Truck Show® (March 11–13)
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Green Truck Summit (March 10)
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Educational sessions (March 10–12)
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NTEA Annual Meeting
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Ride & Drive
Often described as More Than a Trade Show®, Work Truck Week is North America’s largest event focused on commercial vehicles and work truck technology.
For more information on Ride & Drive, including detailed vehicle descriptions, visit worktruckweek.com/rideanddrive.