July 2026 Trucking Events Calendar: What's Happening in Ontario Trucking

July 2026 Trucking Events Calendar: What's Happening in Ontario Trucking

Author: Bruce Outridge, The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers June 30, 2026 Duration: 0:57

July 2026 Trucking Events Calendar: What's Happening in Ontario Trucking

Summer is rolling in, and the trucking industry is gearing up for another busy month of shows, conferences, truck displays, networking opportunities, and industry events.


In this episode of the Lead Pedal Podcast, Bruce Outridge highlights some of the key trucking events taking place throughout July 2026 in Ontario and across North America. Whether you're a professional driver, fleet owner, industry supplier, trucking enthusiast, or someone looking to connect with the trucking community, this episode will help you plan your month.

 Lead Pedal Transportation Events Calendar Disclaimer

These Events were current at the time of publication. Please note they are subject to change without notice. Listen to the first main episode of the month for an explanation. The Events Calendar is updated monthy. 

 

Clifford Truck Show - Clifford Ontario - July 3rd-4th 2026— www.greatlakestruckclub.com  


Wolcott  Truckers Jamboree - Wolcott Iowa - July 9th-11th 2026 -  https://iowa80truckstop.com/trucker-jamboree/  


Rockstalgia Rock Festival - July 11th-12th 2026 Orono Ontario - www.rockstalgia.com 

 

Great Canadian Truck Show -Grand Bend On - July 17th-18th 2026  - www.facebook.com/greatcanadiantruckshow  - Grand Bend Motorplex


Chrome & Concrete Show and Shine - July 25th 2026 - Joseph Transport Show - Ancaster Fairgrounds

Thunder Valley Truck Rodeo - July 31st-August 2nd-2026 - Mattawa Ontario - www.thundervalleysemiracing.ca  


St.Thomas Big Rig Nationals- St. Thomas On- August 14th-15th 2026 - https://stthomasdragway.ca/big-rig-nationals/  

 

Athen Truck Show - Antique Truck Club of America- August 21st-22nd 2026— Athens  ON-
 https://www.antiquetruckclub.org 


Special Olympics Ontario Truck Ride - August 29th 2026 2026 - Burford, ON - https://truckride.ca  

 

Truck Driver Appreciation Week - Canada - September 6th-12th 2026


Seaforth Truck Show - TBD- Seaforth Ontario - Antique Truck Club


Truck Driver Appreciation Week - United States - September 13th-19th 2026


Bridging the Barrier East  - September 14th-15th 2026 - Mississauga ON - https://www.womenstruckingfederationofcanada.net  


Trucking Network Job Fair - September 19th 2026 - Brampton Ontario- www.truckingnetworkevents.ca  


PMTC Fall Golf Tournament - September 22nd 2026 - www.pmtc.ca 


TenFourDC -Truck Display - October 2026— National Monument - Fredericksburg Virginia - www.tenfourdc.org  


PTTAC Conference - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - October 6th 2026 - www.pttac.ca 

 

Fleet Safety Council Annual Conference - October 23 2026  - Brampton ON - www.fleetsafetycouncil.com  


DriverCheck Fitness for Duty Summit - October 28 2026 - VIRTUAL - www.drivercheck.ca 

 

PMTC Canadian Transportation Summit - TBD - www.pmtc.ca  


TCA Canada-Bridging the Borders Event - November 19th 2025 - Mississauga ON - https://www.truckloadbbb.com 


Trucking Network Fleet Executive Summit - TBD, Brampton ON - https://fleetexecsummit.net  

 

End of Event Listings

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Lead Pedal Media is a premier trucking-focused media company connecting the transportation industry through podcasts, internet radio, live events, and digital content. Home to popular shows like Lead Pedal Podcast, Lead Pedal Radio, Tropical Daze, Oldies Show, and the Chords & Chrome Radio Show, we help events, brands, and industry professionals amplify their message to a loyal trucking and automotive audience. Whether promoting truck shows, charity rides, industry events, or business initiatives, Lead Pedal Media delivers targeted exposure that keeps your event rolling long after the last mile.

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