The Road Transport Expo review
Read all about the three days the CVW team recently spent at RTX at the NAEC, Stoneleigh Park.
My first visit to the Road Transport Expo certainly didn’t disappoint, though my feet may never recover. Clocking up well over 10,000 steps a day, I quickly realised just how expansive the show has become. If you didn’t plan your time carefully (as I warned in my last viewpoint!), you’d easily miss half of what was on offer.
Between navigating the halls, grabbing interviews, and catching up with familiar faces, there wasn’t much time to sit down – Matt and I were flat-out over the three days chatting to visitors, shaking hands, and spreading the good word of CVW.
This year’s show was bigger than ever, attracting over 14,000 visitors – a remarkable 34 per cent increase on last year’s attendance – and featuring more than 330 exhibitors from across the road transport and logistics sector. The industry clearly showed up in force, with all eight major truck OEMs represented: DAF, Iveco, Isuzu Truck, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Renault Trucks, Scania, and Volvo.
There was also plenty of electric innovation on show, including a sleek allelectric model from Volta Trucks and the UK debut of a 7.5-tonne electric truck from Chinese manufacturer Yutong, displayed by Pelican Engineering – a sign of how international the UK market is becoming. Another highlight was the KnowledgeZone, a packed seminar programme tackled everything from decarbonisation and fleet safety to regulatory updates and future challenges.
As for us, the CVW stand was located in the GR Hall, which turned out to be more marquee. Our group manager Rob Gillham looked close to melting in the heat – but being British, of course, we can’t complain when we see the sun!
All told, RTX 2025 was a huge success and a clear sign of the strength and resilience of the road transport industry. It’s a must-attend event if you want to keep pace with the latest trends, connect with suppliers, and see where the sector is heading next. Just don’t forget your walking shoes and maybe a portable fan. Although, you might not need the latter for the inaugural RTX Scotland in November!
