Information on Major Global Truck Trade Shows (2025-2026)

2025 Shows

1. Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS)

Dates: March 27-29, 2025
Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA (Kentucky Exposition Center)
Overview: Recognized as one of the largest annual heavy-duty trucking shows globally, with over 870 exhibitors expected. The Mid-America Trucking Show is internationally acknowledged as a premier event for the trucking industry. Held annually at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, it brings together professionals and businesses from across the sector. The show features interactive exhibits, solution-oriented educational sessions covering the latest industry topics, and networking events that provide opportunities for entertainment and connection.
Key Highlights: The largest annual gathering in the heavy-duty truck segment, combining new product displays, industry education, and professional networking.
History & Scale: A long-standing event that serves as a bellwether for the North American heavy-duty truck market.
Target Audience: Fleet managers, owners, operators, dealers, industry media, and manufacturers.

2. China Commercial Vehicle Show (CCVS)

Dates: November 10-13, 2025
Location: Wuhan, China
Overview: Hailed as the largest commercial vehicle exhibition in Asia. Since its inception in 2012, the China Commercial Vehicle Show (CCVS) has been successfully held six times. It is China's only national-level commercial vehicle exhibition and the largest of its kind in Asia. The 2025 show will cover 80,000 square meters of exhibition space and is projected to attract over 60,000 professional visitors.
Since the implementation of the "14th Five-Year Plan," China's commercial vehicle industry has entered a critical transition period. The focus of development has shifted from rapid growth to high-quality development, driven by innovation and the cultivation of new production capacities. The transformation of the energy structure is propelling the entire industry towards comprehensive upgrades in new energy, intelligence, and connectivity.
In 2025, China will continue to accelerate reforms, stimulate consumption, and boost domestic demand. The implementation of a series of policy measures and their effects keep the macroeconomic outlook optimistic. Against this backdrop, demand for commercial vehicles in China is stabilizing, harboring significant growth opportunities. With the rapid development of new-energy commercial vehicles, market demands and the industrial ecosystem are undergoing major changes. The development strategies of high-end, intelligent, and environmentally-friendly products will remain steadfast.
This exhibition will comprehensively showcase the achievements of high-quality development and the new production capacities within China's commercial vehicle industry. Highlights will include new-energy commercial vehicles, intelligent commercial vehicles, and their components. The show will serve as a platform for brand promotion, information sharing, user engagement, industry chain communication, and product transactions. The China Commercial Vehicle Show is increasingly becoming a benchmark for the development of China's commercial vehicle sector. It attracts a growing number of professional visitors, particularly from infrastructure and logistics fields, and fosters extensive communication across the entire industry chain. Furthermore, another major highlight of CCVS is the high level of attention and in-depth coverage from both domestic and international media.
Key Highlights: The largest commercial vehicle show in Asia, offering a comprehensive display of China's latest achievements and the complete industry chain in new-energy and intelligent commercial vehicles.
Expected Scale: 80,000 sqm exhibition space, over 60,000 professional visitors.
Concurrent Events: High-level forums, technical seminars, new product launches, etc.

3. Japan Truck Show (Nagoya)

Dates: October 29-31, 2025
Location: Nagoya, Japan
Overview: Exhibits commercial vehicles, parts, and accessories. As part of the Smart Logistics Expo, this exhibition will showcase commercial vehicles, bodies/components, accessories, after-sales services, and more. It provides businesses with an ideal commercial platform to explore the latest trends in the trucking industry and offers effective opportunities for sales and marketing targeted at truck operators.
Key Highlights: Held concurrently with the Smart Logistics Expo, focusing on the complete truck industry chain and operational solutions.
Show Positioning: A B2B professional trade platform for truck operators and upstream/downstream enterprises.

4. SOLUTRANS (France)

Dates: November 18-22, 2025
Location: Lyon, France
Overview: An important European event for road and urban transportation, with a strong focus on innovation in the commercial vehicle sector. Facing new environmental constraints and rapidly evolving road transport regulations, road transport companies must adapt their strategies and energy mix. Committed to promoting more sustainable transport, the SOLUTRANS show plans to launch a new exclusive area—the "Hydrogen Village"—in Hall 3, highlighting the latest innovations in this energy field.
Confronting new challenges impacting the industry, the used light commercial vehicle market is undergoing a transformation. In 2025, in partnership with Les Fédérateurs (French Automotive Industry Federation), SOLUTRANS will create a new exhibition area in the center of Hall 6, dedicated to all segments of the light commercial vehicle refurbishment value chain.
Key Highlights: Features two distinct thematic areas: the "Hydrogen Village" and the "Light Commercial Vehicle Refurbishment" zone, closely aligning with European themes of sustainable transport and the circular economy.
Focus Areas: New energy (particularly hydrogen), Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV), and the used/refurbished vehicle market.

2026 Shows

1. Work Truck Week

Dates: March 10-13, 2026
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Overview: The largest specialized event in North America for vocational trucks and equipment. For over 25 years, the people who design, build, use, and maintain the world's work trucks and equipment have gathered here to see the latest industry products and technologies, learn from each other, and discuss how to improve the future.
Key Highlights: Focuses exclusively on specialized vocational trucks, work trucks, and equipment, serving as the most important industry gathering for this segment in North America.
Show History: Boasts over 25 years of history, with deep-rooted industry resources and influence.

2. Japan Truck Show (Tokyo)

Dates: January 21-23, 2026
Location: Tokyo, Japan (held during the Smart Logistics Expo)
Overview: Exhibits commercial vehicles, parts, and accessories. The Japan Truck Show is Japan's largest comprehensive exhibition for trucks and transportation-related hardware and software. We have received feedback stating that "many attendees are corporate executives with decision-making authority" and that "it is a highly cost-effective show for reaching many new clients." Therefore, we have invited numerous manufacturers to exhibit, striving to create an event that leads to new business development and order acquisition. We sincerely invite you to consider participating in the Japan Truck Show as a key initiative for your market expansion.
Key Highlights: Japan's largest comprehensive truck show, renowned for its high-quality audience with strong decision-making power and efficient business matching.
Audience Quality: Primarily consists of corporate executives and decision-makers, fostering a strong business-oriented atmosphere.

3. Truck World

Dates: April 16-18, 2026
Location: Toronto, Canada
Overview: Canada's largest trucking event, bringing together leading manufacturers and cutting-edge technology.
Truck World is the premier destination for trucking industry executives, fleet managers, and government agencies seeking to understand the latest trucks, equipment, and innovations shaping the present and future of trucking. As a gathering place for industry insiders, it combines experience, purchasing, learning, and networking.
The 2026 show will feature dedicated halls focusing on emerging technologies and host a three-day GreenTech educational conference, offering a comprehensive experience for attendees. The ride-and-drive area allows industry professionals to get behind the wheel of vehicles equipped with the latest technologies, including hydrogen fuel cell, battery, and electric powertrains.
New for 2026, the "Truck World Garage" will be a working-style repair shop within the exhibition hall, where tools, equipment, and techniques will be demonstrated in real-world scenarios.
Key Highlights: The benchmark event for the Canadian market, emphasizing hands-on technology experience and education, featuring the GreenTech Conference, a new-technology ride-and-drive area, and the live-demonstration "Garage" workshop.
Featured Activities: GreenTech Educational Conference, new-technology vehicle ride-and-drive, live maintenance demonstrations (Truck World Garage).

4. The Commercial Vehicle Show (CV Show)

Dates: April 21-23, 2026
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Overview: The UK's premier road freight, transport, and logistics event, with a sharp focus on decarbonizing the transport industry.
The CV Show is the stage where the future of the industry is shaped. As the UK's number one event for road freight, transport, distribution, and logistics, it brings together every corner of the sector—from manufacturers and innovators to fleet managers and policymakers. The show is entering a new chapter as the authoritative platform driving decarbonization, embracing digital transformation, and supporting industry sustainability.
For anyone involved in moving goods or shaping fleet strategy, it is an essential event. Here, you can explore cutting-edge vehicles and technology, gain deep insights into future challenges, and be at the forefront of driving the industry forward. The road to the CV Show awaits.
Key Highlights: The foremost event in the UK road freight sector, deeply focused on decarbonization and digital transformation.
Industry Role: The central platform connecting manufacturers, innovators, fleet managers, and policymakers.

5. ACT Expo (Advanced Clean Transportation Expo)

Dates: May 4-7, 2026
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Overview: Focuses on showcasing clean transportation technologies, strongly promoting alternative energy solutions such as hydrogen, battery-electric, and electric vehicles. The "Advanced Powertrains & Vehicle Innovation" track delves into the engines and powertrains that will define the next decade, including clean diesel, hybrid, natural gas, propane, battery-electric, hydrogen, and EPA27 standards. These sessions are crucial for understanding how upcoming engine and policy changes will impact uptime, fuel economy, maintenance, and long-term performance.
Key Highlights: The world's leading exhibition and forum dedicated to clean commercial vehicles and alternative energy technologies.
Technology Scope: Encompasses all mainstream and emerging clean propulsion solutions, from clean diesel to hydrogen and electric.

6. IAA TRANSPORTATION

Dates: September 15-20, 2026 (Press Day: September 14, 2026)
Location: Hanover, Germany
Overview: The world's leading platform for logistics, commercial vehicles, and buses, with a strong emphasis on climate-neutral transport solutions, fleet management, and digitalization technologies. Welcome to IAA TRANSPORTATION in Hanover from September 15-20, 2026. The leading platform for the logistics, commercial vehicle, and transport industries.
Key Highlights: The world's largest and most influential comprehensive trade show for the transportation and logistics industry, covering the entire value chain from vehicle manufacturing to smart logistics.
Show Status: The premier global platform for showcasing and launching innovations in commercial vehicles, buses, and logistics solutions.

7. Automechanika

Dates: September 8-12, 2026
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Overview: The world's leading trade fair for automotive parts, repair, diagnostics, and services. The international automotive aftermarket is one of the most dynamic markets globally. As a leading trade fair brand, Automechanika, with its network of 16 shows worldwide, is its most important platform. It is not only the international meeting point for manufacturers, workshops, and the automotive trade but also represents the entire automotive aftermarket value chain like no other industry event.
Key Highlights: The flagship exhibition for the global automotive aftermarket's entire industry chain, covering all segments from parts and repair to digital services.
Global Network: A series of events with branches in many key global markets, wielding extensive influence.