The 1st Philippine International Truck Show Is Coming to SMX Manila This October

If you run a construction business, manage job site logistics, or rely on heavy haulers to keep your projects moving, put this on your calendar. The inaugural Philippine International Truck Show, carrying the theme “Driving Progress Together”, is happening on October 22 to 24, 2026, at Hall 1 of the SMX Convention Center Manila. Organized by the Truck Manufacturers Association alongside the Automotive Body Manufacturers Association of the Philippines, the event brings major commercial vehicle brands, local body builders, fleet operators, contractors, and suppliers together into one dedicated space.

For anyone in construction, a truck is never just a vehicle. It is an essential piece of job site equipment, whether you are hauling raw materials, transporting heavy machinery, or running specialized concrete mixers, dump beds, and crane mounted trucks. Usually, buying a work truck means doing two separate searches. You start by finding a solid cab and chassis from a major brand, and then you look for a reliable local body builder who can turn that frame into a working solution built for Philippine roads and job site conditions. The upcoming truck show solves that disconnect by bringing both sides of the industry together under one roof.

“Trucks are essential to practically every sector of our economy, yet there has never been a major show in the Philippines dedicated specifically to bringing the entire truck and commercial vehicle ecosystem together. Through PITS, we want to create that platform. Our theme, ‘Driving Progress Together,’ reflects what we believe is necessary for our industry to move forward. Progress cannot be achieved by manufacturers alone. It requires collaboration among truck brands, body builders, customers, government, transport operators, suppliers, and other stakeholders. PITS is where we bring all of them together,” said TMA President Robert D. Carlos.

At the event, visitors will be able to check out truck and commercial vehicle platforms from major global brands including Isuzu, Hino, Toyota, FUSO, Foton, DAF, JMC, CMC Commercial Vehicles, and MAN. Alongside these brands, attendees can connect directly with local body builders like Almazora, CENTRO, F. Cura, GEORDAN, Kyoei Autobody, and Santarosa to discuss custom builds for wing vans, dump beds, utility bodies, and specialized haulers.

“A truck becomes truly valuable to a business when it is configured for the work it needs to perform. Philippine body builders understand our local operating conditions and the diverse requirements of Filipino businesses, and we have developed capabilities to provide solutions for many different applications. Through PITS, customers will be able to see how truck manufacturers and body builders work together to provide complete transport solutions. At the same time, we want to showcase Philippine body-building capability and encourage greater collaboration, innovation, and local value creation within the commercial vehicle industry,” said ABMAP Vice President for Internal Affairs Conrad Almazora.

 Participating exhibitors are also rolling out event only discounts, promo packages, and special pricing for fleet expansions and individual purchases. Instead of jumping from one showroom or fabricator to another across Metro Manila, contractors can compare platforms, ask technical questions, and negotiate packages in a single visit.

The Philippine International Truck Show runs from October 22 to 24, 2026 at Hall 1 of the SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City. Show hours are 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Thursday and Friday, and 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Saturday. Admission is completely free. Whether you plan to add a single hauler to your fleet, upgrade your current transport equipment, or simply see where local transport technology is heading, this event is worth checking out. You can learn more and view event updates at the official website or follow their official social media pages.

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