The Commercial Vehicle Show returns to the NEC, Birmingham from 21–23 April 2026 with a sharpened focus on decarbonisation and digital fleet tools. For tyre buyers and fleet engineers, the value sits in data-driven TPMS, alignment, inflation control and connected maintenance—areas that cut operating costs and downtime while supporting net-zero targets.
Organisers pitch the 2026 edition as a platform for decarbonisation and digital transformation, with dedicated features highlighting next-generation fleet solutions. That context matters for tyres: rolling resistance, pressure discipline and axle alignment are among the easiest levers fleets can pull to save fuel and emissions. The show promises applied demonstrations and expert briefings that align with those priorities.
Tyre-adjacent names are present, including SharkEye Wheel Aligners, a UK manufacturer of car, van and HGV alignment equipment—core to preventing irregular wear and extending casing life. Translogik (Transense Technologies plc) is expected to return with digital tyre inspection and data capture tools used by fleets and service providers. Together they anchor the wheels and tyres presence on the exhibitor list this year.
Misalignment, under-inflation and poor tread management remain leading causes of premature tyre removal. In practice, that means higher fuel burn and fewer retreadable casings—costs that show up directly on the P&L. The CV Show's emphasis on connected operations and training content gives tyre managers a way to benchmark practices and specify the right tools for depot roll-outs. As the show team notes, it's designed to unite innovators with fleet leaders to "power the shift to net zero."
The event is expected to run across three days, with the usual pattern of longer opening hours on 21–22 April and a shorter final day on 23 April. Visitor information and registration are available via the official site. Recent editions have drawn around 15,000 attendees and several hundred exhibitors—ample cross-over for tyre policy, workshop standards and procurement.
For B2B tyre audiences, the strongest angles are practical: how fleets are using alignment, TPMS and digital inspection to reduce CO₂ and cost per kilometre; what workshop kit buyers should prioritise in 2026; and how connected platforms integrate tyre data with telematics. Our prior coverage on the CV Show's rebrand with a net-zero focus and the tyre technology presence at the 2025 show sets the scene; this year we'll track how those promises translate on the floor.
"The Commercial Vehicle Show is where the industry's future takes shape," the organiser says—positioning 2026 as a definitive platform for decarbonisation and digital transformation. For tyre stakeholders, that future is tangible: fewer breakdowns, better retread yields and measurable fuel savings from disciplined pressure and alignment.
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