Commercial Vehicle Trade Shows in 2024-2025

Stay ahead in the commercial vehicle industry by exploring the top trade shows in the UK for 2024-2025. Whether you're looking to find new products, network, or simply keep informed about market trends, trade shows provide the perfect platform to improve your business and knowledge of the motoring industry. Mark your calendars and prepare to be inspired by the future of commercial transport!

Why Are Commercial Vehicle Exhibitions and Trade Shows Important?

Commercial vehicle trade shows play an important role in the growth, evolution and development of the motoring industry, as they provide a unique platform for businesses to showcase their latest innovations, vehicles, and technologies. These events provide networking opportunities, allowing professionals to connect, collaborate, and build relationships with like-minded individuals. Trade shows also offer valuable insights into market trends, regulatory updates, and emerging innovative solutions, helping companies stay competitive and informed within the commercial vehicle industry.

Upcoming Commercial Vehicle Trade Shows for 2024-2025

Let’s take a look at the major UK commercial vehicle trade shows, exhibitions and events for 2024 and 2025:

Truckfest Original 2024

When: 5th - 6th October 2024
Where: Newark & Notts Showground, Newark
Website: https://www.truckfest.co.uk/truckfest-original/ 

Widely attended by the haulage industry, Truckfest has been delivering exciting experiences and family days out since 1983, showcasing Monster Trucks, Arena Stunt Shows, children’s characters and celebrities. Truckfest tours the UK each year, providing shows in a range of locations, namely the North East, West Midlands, Scotland, South East, Wales, South West, and North West. However, the last instalment of the busy Truckfest calendar, “Original”, wraps up the show in a fantastic way, featuring exhibitors such as Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Renault Trucks, DAF and more. Why not come and be a part of another successful Truckfest celebration?

Image Credit: https://www.truckfest.co.uk/truckfest-original/

Euro Bus Expo 2024

When: 12th - 14th November 2024
Where: Hall 17-19, NEC Birmingham
Website: https://eurobusxpo.com/ 

Returning to Birmingham’s NEC for 2024, this free event will showcase the latest innovative mini, midi and full-size buses and coaches from leading suppliers and exhibitors, including ultra-low and zero-emission models. Through the expo’s unrivalled networking opportunities, attendees can develop relationships and networks with like-minded individuals in the commercial vehicles industry. The free seminars from industry leaders will highlight important trends and challenges for the future, which will be discussed through a series of keynotes, panel discussions, case studies, and interviews. 

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Fleet Summit 2024

When: 13th - 14th November 2024
Where: Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow
Website: https://fleetservicessummit.co.uk/ 

The Fleet Summit 2024 targets industry professionals in the fleet and logistics industry, connecting like-minded people in a highly focused and intimate environment. The event, which is by invitation only, following an application form, matches potential buyers with the most relevant suppliers to their needs, all based on the completed application form. Important topics for the fleet and logistics industry, for example, the implementation of electric vehicles, will be highlighted by expert guest speakers such as David Watts of VWFS, Theo Panayi of Arcadis, and Fraser Crichton of Dundee City Council. 

Image Credit: https://fleetservicessummit.co.uk/

Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo 2025

When: 25th - 26th February 2025
Where: ExCel Centre, Royal Victoria Dock, London
Website: https://www.retailscl.co.uk/ 

The UK’s leading retail-focused supply chain & logistics event is back for 2025 in London’s ExCel Centre. This expo provides a hub to help businesses meet customer expectations and stay ahead of the competition in this busy, demanding industry. Over 100 seminars will be delivered by industry experts, such as Mike Makinson from Amazon, Paula Morris from DHL and Gary Davies from HM Revenue and Customs. This free event gives you the opportunity to interact with over 200 leading suppliers, regardless of whether you’re a small retailer or a multinational seller, and over 3,000 supply chain and logistics experts are expected to be in attendance. 

Image Credit:  https://www.retailscl.co.uk/

Transport Ticketing Global 2025

When: 4th - 5th March 2025
Where: Olympia Events, London
Website: https://www.transport-ticketing.com/ 

Transport Ticketing Global is the world’s largest smart ticketing and mobility event, gathering an audience of around 65 countries. This exhibition offers unprecedented opportunities to meet key industry leaders, decision-makers and specialists from a range of different industry bodies, authorities, transport operators and technology providers. Key guest speakers include Andrew Anderson, Head of Customer Payments at Transport for London, and Paul Brindley, Indirect Sales & Distribution Director at Eurostar. With over 80 stands on show, this free event isn’t one to miss if you’re looking for the latest innovative solutions to a busy market!

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Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show 2025

When: 29th April - 1st May 2025
Where: NEC Birmingham
Website: https://cvshow.com/ 

The Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show is the UK’s largest and most comprehensive road freight transport, distribution and logistics event, showcasing the latest vehicles, trailers, equipment and technology for 2025. This show is aimed at decision-makers, directors, senior managers, engineers, and anyone who operates commercial vehicles for a business. It therefore provides the perfect network opportunities to connect with relevant people. The 2024 CV Show housed over 300+ exhibitors, such as Toyota, Isuzu, Ford, SDC, Maxus, and National Highways; 2025 is showing promise for even more.

Image Credit: https://cvshow.com/

Multimodal 2025

When: 17th - 19th June 2025
Where: Hall 4, NEC Birmingham
Website: https://www.multimodal.org.uk/ 

Multimodal has been a popular expo for shippers, retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, importers, exporters, and suppliers since 2008, and has become an annual meeting place for industry leaders and supply chain professionals to connect. Multimodal 2024 welcomed over 13,000 guests and exhibited over 300 companies, providing endless opportunities to discuss ways of making the supply chain more cost-effective, efficient and sustainable for years to come. Guest speakers in 2024 included Dr Alistair Barnes from Innovate UK, Alexandra Herdman from Logistics UK and Glenn White from Google Digital Garage. 

Image Credit: https://www.multimodal.org.uk/

Road Transport Expo 2025

When: 24th - 26th June 2025
Where: NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire
Website: https://roadtransportexpo.co.uk/

Road Transport Expo (RTX) is a must for the road haulage industry, allowing attendees to meet more than 200 suppliers in one place, and discuss trucks, trailers, tyres, tippers, tankers and more. This free event offers the perfect networking opportunity for those within the HGV industry, allowing them to make new contacts and catch up with industry peers. If you’re looking to learn about key topics such as vehicle compliance, fleet decarbonisation and technology innovation, the show’s “Knowledge Zone” at RTX is certainly worth trying out! RTX also offers a “Ride & Drive” experience, where those with an HGV licence can test drive a range of vehicles, such as a Ford Mustang MACH-E, Volta Zero or Bedeo RE-100. 

Image Credit: https://roadtransportexpo.co.uk/

Tips for Attending Trade Shows

Trade shows, expos and conferences can be insightful for attendees, and by following these tips, you can maximise your experience:

1. Plan Ahead: Register early, book accommodation in advance, and create a schedule of the sessions and exhibitors you want to visit.
2. Research Exhibitors: Identify the companies and products you're most interested in to make the most of your time.
3. Network: Engage with other attendees, participate in networking events, and exchange contact information for future collaborations.
4. Attend Seminars: Take advantage of educational sessions, workshops, and keynote speeches to gain valuable insights and knowledge.
5. Prepare Materials: Bring business cards, brochures, and any other promotional materials to share with potential contacts.
6. Follow Up: After the show, follow up with new contacts and review the information gathered to make the most of your experience.

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