Upcoming Major Pickup and Commercial Vehicle Trade Shows (2026)
1. Work Truck Week 2026
Dates: March 10-13, 2026
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Overview: North America's largest event for vocational trucks and specialized vehicles, showcasing new commercial vehicle models and featuring a dedicated "The Work Truck Show" exhibition hall. At Work Truck Week 2026, the industry's largest launch platform, you can find the latest commercial vehicles and everything needed to convert a "truck" into a "work truck." In the sold-out Work Truck Show exhibit hall, explore dozens of new products and companies, and get hands-on with cutting-edge vehicles at the ride-and-drive experience.
Key Highlights: The largest dedicated vocational and upfit event in North America, combining a major indoor exhibition with outdoor vehicle test drives.
Target Audience: Fleet managers, equipment manufacturers, body builders, dealers, and industry technicians.
2. Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) 2026
Dates: March 26-28, 2026
Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Overview: The world's largest annual heavy-duty trucking industry event. Every seminar at the show is designed to provide deep insights and practical solutions on the latest trends and topics, allowing you to gain valuable knowledge and actionable takeaways without leaving the main exhibit floor.
Key Highlights: The world's largest annual exhibition in the heavy-duty truck sector, integrating product displays, industry education, and professional networking.
Show History: With decades of history, it serves as a key barometer for the North American heavy-duty truck market.
3. Indonesia International Commercial Vehicle Expo (GIICOMVEC) 2026
Dates: April 8-11, 2026
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia (Jakarta International Expo, JIExpo Kemayoran)
Overview: Asia's premier commercial vehicle expo, highlighting cutting-edge technology, safety solutions, and electric vehicles. GIICOMVEC 2026 is a major event for the commercial vehicle industry. The show focuses on trucks, buses, smart logistics, and automotive technology. It will be open for business networking from April 8-10, with a public day on April 11. Organized by the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association (GAIKINDO), it is a crucial platform for expanding networks and exploring Indonesia's thriving commercial vehicle market.
Key Highlights: The leading comprehensive commercial vehicle exhibition in Southeast Asia and a vital gateway to the Indonesian and ASEAN markets.
Organizer: Indonesian Automotive Industry Association (GAIKINDO).
Schedule: First three days for trade visitors, final day for the public.
4. The Commercial Vehicle Show (CV Show) UK 2026
Dates: April 21-23, 2026
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Overview: A major event for the UK transport industry, covering road freight, logistics, and buses. 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 now entering a new chapter as the authoritative platform driving decarbonization, embracing digital transformation, and supporting the transition to net zero. For anyone involved in moving goods, managing fleets, or shaping transport strategy, this 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.
Key Highlights: The UK's largest and most influential road freight industry event, with a deep focus on decarbonization and digital transformation.
Industry Role: The central platform connecting manufacturers, innovators, fleet managers, and policymakers.
5. ACT Expo 2026 (Advanced Clean Transportation Expo)
Dates: May 4-7, 2026
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Overview: The world's leading forum and exhibition focused on advanced clean transportation technologies, alternative energy, and sustainable transport solutions. By attending, you gain months of market intelligence from fleets, OEMs, shippers, and technology leaders, distilled into actionable strategies that chart the future course for freight and commercial transportation. Discover the innovations and trends currently reshaping fleet operations.
Key Highlights: The premier global summit and exhibition for clean commercial vehicles and alternative energy technologies.
Value Proposition: Provides leading-edge market intelligence and implementable solutions to help industry leaders navigate the energy transition.
6. CAPAS Chengdu 2026
Dates: May 21-23, 2026
Location: Chengdu, China
Overview: The leading trade platform for automotive parts, repair equipment, and after-sales services in Southwest China. This edition sets new records in scale and exhibitor numbers, comprehensively showcasing the latest advancements across the entire supply chain in areas like new energy and intelligent connectivity. This highlights the transformation and upgrading achievements of the automotive industry in Southwest China. The event will host multiple activities focusing on technological innovation, industry-academia-research integration, supply chain cooperation, and automotive culture. As a vital platform connecting regional and global markets, CAPAS will continue to inject strong momentum into the green transformation and development of the automotive industry.
Key Highlights: The core exhibition for the automotive aftermarket and supply chain in Southwest China, focusing on new energy and intelligent trends.
Regional Positioning: Serves the Western China automotive industry cluster and is a key window for entering this regional market.
7. TruckShowX Australia 2026
Dates: To be announced
Location: Australia
Overview: A professional exhibition focused on heavy vehicle technology, sustainability, and safety.
Preliminary Agenda:
Road to Revenge: Showcasing how to apply technology in local fleets for significant ROI.
Streamlined Miles: Introducing new equipment and processes to improve trucking operational efficiency.
Safety Singularity: Delving into next-gen safety tech addressing emerging issues like braking, rollover, driver monitoring.
TruckGPT: Exploring emerging AI applications in trucking and advantages for early adopters.
Accelerate Forward: Discussing future fuels, multi-fuel stations, and hydrogen combustion tech.
Take Charge: Introducing latest developments in shared/public truck charging infrastructure and hardware.
Key Highlights: An Australian heavy vehicle conference and exhibition focused on technology application and return on investment.
Content Feature: Solution-oriented conference agenda covering technology, efficiency, safety, AI, and new energy infrastructure.
8. IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026
Dates: September 15-20, 2026 (Press day typically the day before)
Location: Hanover, Germany
Overview: One of the world's largest platforms for commercial vehicles, buses, and logistics, bringing together global mainstream manufacturers for premieres of new products. Commercial vehicles have traditionally paved the way for technological innovation and continue to lead in many areas. IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 will showcase innovative technologies, connect relevant stakeholders, and, as the internationally leading platform, actively shape a sustainable future for the commercial vehicle and transport industry.
Key Highlights: The world's premier event for commercial vehicles and logistics solutions, covering the entire value chain from complete vehicles to smart logistics.
Show Status: The primary global platform for launching new products, technologies, and industry trends.
9. FENATRAN 2026 (International Road Cargo Transport Show)
Dates: November 9-13, 2026
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Overview: Latin America's premier road freight transportation exhibition. Fenatran is one of the world's most important transport trade fairs, with each edition presenting the latest products and services to the market. The organizer, RX, works continuously with the market to identify trends, develop content, and connect with fleet owners from various industries. This ensures that during the five-day event, they can make informed decisions regarding updates and purchases of trucks, road machinery, equipment, accessories, auto parts, and products/services for management, tracking, and maintenance.
Key Highlights: The largest and most influential road transport industry event in Latin America.
Market Positioning: Serves the South American market and is a core venue for local procurement decisions and industry exchange.
10. SOLUTRANS 2025/2026
Dates: November 18-22, 2025
Location: Lyon, France
Overview: Europe's leading trade show for road and urban transportation, specializing in 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.
Key Highlights: An important European exhibition for the light and heavy commercial vehicle market, known for distinct thematic zones (e.g., Hydrogen Village) focusing on industry hotspots.
Focus Areas: New energy technologies (particularly hydrogen), urban transport solutions, and sustainable logistics.