Ben Winter
Vice Chairman/Business Development
Transfer Flow
(Chico, California)
It’s hard to believe it’s already been two months since we were in Indianapolis for Work Truck Week 2025. North America’s largest work truck event is always the place to be to experience the best of the commercial vehicle industry … the people, the companies, the products, the educational program and more. Fueled by the best of technology and innovation, our industry businesses drive the communities we serve. I hope you are leveraging the relationships, learnings and the latest in product offerings from your WTW25 experience.
As we look ahead, I invite you to mark your calendars for upcoming NTEA events. These gatherings provide a platform for the technical community, thought leaders and innovators to share important updates, explore the vision for the future, discuss emerging trends and collaborate on initiatives shaping our industry.
Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit
Oct. 14–15, 2025
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Sandusky, Ohio
Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit brings together the upfitter community with chassis manufacturer technical and engineering experts. This annual conference offers work truck industry professionals the chance to preview commercial vehicle updates; engage with OEM engineers on critical upfitting issues; learn about changes to powertrains, electrical systems, chassis structures and other vehicle systems; speak directly with chassis OEM technical representatives and product specialists.
Visit ntea.com/upfittingsummit to learn more.
Executive Leadership Summit
Sept. 22–23, 2025
Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest
Ypsilanti, Michigan
Executive Leadership Summit addresses marketplace dynamics currently impacting work truck industry companies. During this event, chassis OEMs, economists, data analysts and industry leaders will share targeted information, including key trends, forecasts and insights. Content is designed to further commercial vehicle industry knowledge, growth and profitability.
Visit ntea.com/executivesummit to learn more.
Work Truck Week® 2026
March 10–13, 2026
Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis, Indiana
Work Truck Week is North America’s largest work truck event. For more than 25 years, the people who design, build, use and maintain the commercial vehicles and equipment the world relies on have gathered to see the industry’s latest products and technology, learn from one another and discuss how to improve the future.
Learn more at worktruckweek.com.