Registration and housing are open for Work Truck Week® 2025, scheduled March 4–7, 2025, at Indiana Convention Center (Indianapolis, Indiana). The event’s educational program, held March 4–6, provides industry professionals an opportunity to connect with technical experts and thought leaders on a variety of topical areas with content designed to help companies improve efficiency, implement best practices and enhance operational growth.
Work Truck Week (WTW) and Green Truck Summit (GTS) Conference Package registrants can choose from a full slate of educational sessions. Key topics address market data and industry trends, vehicle engineering and compliance, government regulations, chassis OEM updates, workforce development, fleet management, vehicle propulsion and sustainability solutions, and more.
WTW Breakout Sessions
Breakout Sessions are available to all WTW and GTS Conference Package registrants. See course descriptions at worktruckweek.com/schedule.
Tuesday, March 4
1:30–2:45 p.m.
- Building Better Commercial Vehicles – Weight Analysis 101
- Freightliner Custom Chassis Update
- International Truck Chassis Update
- Work Truck Industry Economic Overview and Market Forecast
Tuesday, March 4
3–4:15 p.m.
- Commercial Vehicle Certification: What’s Behind the Label?
- Daimler Truck North America Chassis Update
- GM Envolve Chassis Update
- Planning the Future: Considerations in Chassis Development for Upfitters and Manufacturers
Wednesday, March 5,
8–9:15 a.m.
- Future Impacts: How a Changing World is Evolving Commercial Operations
- The Future of Hybrid in Commercial Vehicle Propulsion
- Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Chassis Update
- Peterbilt Motors Company Chassis Update
- Ram Professional Chassis Update
- U.S. Department of Energy Initiatives for the Commercial Vehicle Industry
Wednesday, March 5
9:30–10:45 a.m.
- Ford Pro Chassis Update (9:45–11 a.m.)
- Heavy-Duty Technology Weigh-In: Near-Zero vs. Zero-Emission Sustainability Solutions for Commercial Trucks
- Hino Trucks Chassis Update
- Introduction to Work Trucks: From Chassis to Equipment and Everything in Between
- Kenworth Truck Company Chassis Update
- Meeting Reporting and Regulatory Requirements
Thursday, March 6
9:30–10:45 a.m.
- High Voltage Safety Training
- Mack Trucks Chassis Update
- Mercedes-Benz USA Chassis Update
- State of Emissions Regulations and the Impact on Multi-Stage Vehicles
Thursday, March 6
11–11:45 a.m.
- Bollinger Motors Chassis Update
- Lion Electric Chassis Update
- Mullen Automotive Chassis Update
- Ree Automotive Chassis Update
Special Sessions
Beyond the Breakout Sessions, WTW25 features the following Special Sessions. These courses, unless noted otherwise, are not included in any registration package. They’re available separately for purchase.
Getting Started with Fleet Management
Wednesday, March 5,
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
This workshop introduces important elements of an effective fleet management program. If you’re new to fleet management or a business owner, agency director, procurement or finance official who serves as the de facto fleet manager in your organization, this workshop is for you. Topics include maintenance program design and shop operations management; outsourcing and supplier management; performance measurement and benchmarking; managing vehicle total cost of ownership; and fleet replacement. This workshop can also serve as a good refresher for seasoned fleet professionals.
Presented by: Marc Canton, Head of Product and Fleet Analytics, RTA Fleet; Scott Rood, Fleet Consultant, RTA Fleet; and Steve Saltzgiver, Fleet Ambassador, RTA Fleet
Future-Proofing Your Workforce: Strategies for Talent Development
Wednesday, March 5
1–2:15 p.m.
The work truck industry is rapidly transforming with technological advancements and shifting market demands, making effective workforce development more crucial than ever. Discover how to develop and upskill talent from
within your organization and explore new methods for sourcing diverse, skilled candidates from outside. This interactive session will provide actionable insights and practical resources tailored to companies of all sizes. Learn how to navigate the challenges of workforce development and ensure your team is equipped with the skills needed for future success. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your talent pipeline and stay ahead in a fast-paced industry.
Presented by: Amy Hirsh Robinson, Chief People Officer, Kings Hawaiian
Navigating Today’s Workplace: Generation Next Leadership Workshop & Networking Reception
Wednesday, March 5
3–5:30 p.m.
Join this engaging discussion on how to enhance your capabilities, embrace leadership roles and adapt to evolving industry demands. Gain practical insights into the skills that matter most and the best practices for standing out in your career. Discover actionable tools and strategies to thrive in a competitive environment and prepare you for future success.
Presented by: Amy Hirsh Robinson, Chief People Officer, Kings Hawaiian
Ethics & Leadership: Indiana LTAP Fleet Educational Program
Thursday, March 6
9:30–11:30 a.m.
This session equips local agency leaders with essential tools to navigate ethics in public service. Participants will explore foundational ethical concepts, the importance of public trust and practical strategies for ethical decision-making. Real-world case studies will help leaders identify and resolve ethical dilemmas while fostering an ethical organizational culture. The session will also focus on leadership development, enhancing communication, conflict resolution and decision-making skills. By the end, participants will be prepared to lead with integrity, build trust, and inspire ethical behavior within their teams and organizations.
Presented by: Todd Morrison, P.E., Technology Transfer Engineer, University of Kentucky
Advanced Principles of Fleet Management
Thursday, March 6,
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
This session is designed as a more advanced course for fleet managers who have some experience in the field and are seeking practical applications they can immediately implement. Session topics include:
- Staffing analysis and workforce development
- Data analytics/KPI (key performance indicator) reporting
- Cost of service, cost allocation and charge backs
Presented by: Marc Canton, Head of Product and Fleet Analytics, RTA Fleet; Scott Rood, Fleet Consultant, RTA Fleet; and Steve Saltzgiver, Fleet Ambassador, RTA Fleet
Navigating the Future: Selling and Servicing the Tech-Driven Truck
Thursday, March 6
9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Automation, AI, electric vehicles and connected technologies are rapidly transforming the commercial vehicle industry. In this session, we’ll explore how these innovations are reshaping the way we sell, service and protect data in the dealership. Dive into the future of automated vehicles, discover the challenges of electric infrastructure and learn how AI can revolutionize the customer experience. This session will prepare dealers for the future of selling and servicing commercial vehicles.
Presented by: Nick Carter, ATD Dealership Operations – 20 Group, NADA; James Dodd, Dealer Management Consultant & Digital Analytics Specialist, NADA/ATD; and Ed Ervin, NADA/ATD Academy Instructor, ATD – A Division of NADA
Commercial Vehicle Data Exchange & Reception
Thursday, March 6
1:30–5:30 p.m.
The commercial vehicle industry is on the precipice of a data revolution, with organizations of all types beginning to harvest and leverage available data. The Commercial Vehicle Data Exchange will support this movement by promoting best practices in data and analytics as well as advanced insight and collaborative dataset development. Whether you’re looking for new data sources, want to understand how to leverage your own data or want to collaborate with others prepared to move the industry forward, join us for a first-of-its-kind opportunity to turn numbers into data, data into information and information into actionable insight. Breakout sessions include:
- Best Practices for Using Data in Business Decisions – The light vehicle industry has traditionally had more data available for analysis than the commercial vehicle industry. Join a light vehicle data expert from S&P Global Mobility to identify best practices for vehicle data analysis. Using data the right way can help make better-informed business decisions, and with more significant data entering the commercial vehicle industry, it’s important to understand how to best use it.
- Evolution Through Telematics –
GEOTAB will explore the evolution of Class 3–7 multi-stage manufactured commercial vehicles through the lens of telematics. Gain an overview of the macro trends that have influenced the
industry over the past two decades,
how telematics has supported these transitions and how changes
in telematics will bring the industry into the future. Whether you’re a fleet manager, vehicle upfitter or industry professional, this session will provide you with valuable insights into how telematics has shaped the commercial vehicle industry and how work trucks have shaped telematics.
- Leveraging Data for Residual Values – Gain a comprehensive understanding of residual value trends and their impact on the commercial vehicle sector. Learn about depreciation, residual values and how the industry can capitalize when developing vehicles. This session is ideal for industry professionals looking to understand and leverage residual value data for strategic planning and operational success.
Presented by: Kevin Koester, Managing Director, NTEA; Andrew Wrobel, Commercial Vehicle Insight Strategist, NTEA; and Representatives from S&P Global Mobility and GEOTAB
Visit worktruckweek.com for more details, including access to online exhibitor and product listings, schedule of events, registration and housing.