With decarbonisation deadlines tightening and fleet procurement decisions growing more complex, Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2026 arrives at a critical moment for UK haulage. Free visitor registration is now open for the event, scheduled for 30 June to 2 July at NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire. For tyre distributors, commercial fleet buyers and logistics operators, it represents a concentrated opportunity to assess the product landscape -- from HGV tyre fitment trends to alternative-fuel vehicle requirements before the second half of the year.
RTX 2026 brings together more than 350 exhibitors across trucks, tyres, trailers and fleet technology. The format is designed for working professionals rather than passive observers.
A Ride and Drive area allows visitors to test current HGV models directly. Those without an HGV licence can attend as passengers. The area covers diesel, biogas and electric drivetrains, relevant for any tyre professional tracking the fitment and load-rating differences that alternative powertrains introduce.
The Knowledge Zone hosts three days of expert-led sessions. Topics include fleet compliance, decarbonisation strategy, emerging vehicle technologies and road safety. For tyre trade visitors, the compliance and safety strands are particularly pertinent given ongoing updates to roadworthiness and retread standards in commercial vehicle operation.
Entry is free. Onsite parking is available. Registration is open now via the official RTX 2026 form.
The commercial vehicle tyre segment is under pressure from multiple directions simultaneously. Fleet operators are evaluating electric and alternative-fuel vehicles, each of which carries distinct tyre specification requirements around load index, rolling resistance and wear rates. RTX offers a forum to engage with those procurement conversations directly, alongside the OEMs and fleet managers making the decisions.
The Knowledge Zone sessions on decarbonisation and ESG (environmental, social and governance) compliance are also worth noting. UK haulage operators face increasing pressure from shipper clients and investors to demonstrate measurable progress. Tyre choice (particularly around retreads, fuel efficiency ratings and end-of-life tyre) (ELT) disposal, forms part of that calculation. Distributors who can engage on these terms are better positioned with fleet account buyers.
Networking at RTX historically draws fleet managers and logistics leaders from across the UK, including commercial hubs in the North West. For regional distributors, the event provides access to a concentrated buyer audience outside the traditional trade show circuit.
Register for free at: https://forms.reg.buzz/road-transport-expo2026
Tagged with: RTX 2026, Road Transport Expo, NAEC Stoneleigh, fleet management, HGV tyres, decarbonisation, commercial vehicle, fleet compliance, ESG, ELT, electric vehicles, alternative fuels
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