Rick Albertini
NTEA Board Chairman
President & CEO
Phenix Truck & Van (Pomona, California)
We’ve wrapped up another excitement-filled Work Truck Week! From Tuesday, March 10, to Friday, March 13, Work Truck Week 2026 (WTW26) attendees, exhibitors, speakers, and other industry professionals collaborated, innovated, and connected. This event’s continued success truly demonstrates what lies at the heart of the commercial vehicle community: people. Without all of you, Work Truck Week would not be the same.
Kicking off the week’s activities was Green Truck Summit, a full-day event that provided an overview of advanced technology for commercial vehicles. This conference is designed to further prepare the commercial vehicle community for the future, zeroing in on the industry’s drive to achieve greater sustainability, productivity, and efficiency. During this year’s opening remarks, NTEA announced the launch of Future Truck Summit, a new event that marks 2026 as Green Truck Summit’s final year at Work Truck Week. In 2027, Future Truck Summit will offer attendees new ways to discuss the future of the market.
The industry’s capacity for creativity was on full display in the exhibit hall and New Exhibitor Pavilion, where over 500 companies shared their latest products, technologies, and other exciting news. As attendees explored the show floor, they had the chance to connect with peers and exhibitors to discuss new ideas and emerging solutions. Sharing knowledge and exchanging insights across the industry is key to moving us all forward.
Engagement was at an all-time high during Opening Reception at Lucas Oil Stadium — the perfect opportunity to network and build relationships with others. Attendees chatted with long-time friends, as well as met newcomers to Work Truck Week and the commercial vehicle industry. For a community driven by its interconnectedness, Opening Reception is an event that can’t be missed.
Another highlight of WTW26 was Annual Meeting, where, as incoming NTEA Board chairman, I received the gavel from outgoing chairman Ben Winter. I am incredibly thankful to Ben and the other NTEA Board members for the leadership and service they have provided to our industry. I also had the extraordinary opportunity to moderate this year’s Annual Meeting keynote, during which speakers Karl Rove and Jim Messina offered important insights into the American political landscape ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
I am always impressed by the breadth of the Work Truck Week educational program, and this year’s was no exception. Sessions featured presentations, workshops, and panels led by seasoned industry professionals, who shared with attendees their expertise on the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the commercial vehicle industry.
Growth and connection are defining characteristics of this event, and without this community and its passion for improving our industry, Work Truck Week would not be possible. I cannot wait to see you all at Work Truck Week 2027, March 9–12, 2027, in Indianapolis.