With less than 24 hours to go before the doors open, excitement is reaching a fever pitch as the road haulage industry and exhibitors descend on the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow for the much-anticipated inaugural RTX Scotland.
For the first time, Scotland’s one-stop industry event that’s all about the truck and everything related to it will kick off at nine, with Scottish government’s Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop opening the show.
Remember, you can register for free.
RTX Scotland has been developed by the organisers of the original Road Transport Expo held each summer at NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. This latest edition will follow the same ‘all about the truck’ format, tailored specifically to the needs and challenges of fleet operators in Scotland.
The show has already attracted strong backing from across the industry and visitors will be able to explore vehicle models from leading marques including DAF, Daimler UK, Isuzu, IVECO, MAN, Renault Trucks, Terberg and Volvo.
You will also discover a 5,000m2 indoor showcase of the latest trailers, bodybuilders, tyres, telematics, safety systems and fleet services, featuring major manufacturers like Binotto, Boweld, Brigade Electronics, MAHA, Michelin, MV Commercials, Palfinger, Schmitz Cargobull, Totalkare, Thompsons and Whale Tankers, to name but a few.
With engaging stand hospitality and a relaxed, friendly environment, RTX Scotland is designed to help you do business and make new connections.
A key highlight will be the Knowledge Zone, where expert panels and speakers will discuss hot topics such as fleet decarbonisation, vehicle compliance and road safety. Visitors will be able to interact with sessions live at the show and gain practical insights from fellow operators and sector specialists.
Transport News editor Kevin Swallow said: “We have shaped the Knowledge Zone seminars around what matters most to the industry.
“We’ll be discussing freight crime, safety, net zero, and looking ahead to technology that will shape road haulage tomorrow.
“Acting traffic commissioner for Scotland Richard Turfitt will speak on Thursday.
“And, the Transport News Hour will be on the air with HGV1 Radio from midday on Wednesday 19 November with Mikey Faulkner.
“This event is a fantastic opportunity for HGV operators across Scotland to come together, share ideas, and see what’s new in the industry—all in one place.
“It’s also a great space to network informally—whether over coffee, at a stand, or during the evening drinks reception—creating the kind of face-to-face conversations that often lead to long-term business relationships.”
