What About Last Year? Top 5 2024 Medium-Duty Trucks of the Year
Top 5 Medium-Duty Trucks for 2025
These five top medium-duty work trucks represent the finalists for the 2025 Medium-Duty Truck of the Year award. Who made the cut?

Chevrolet, Ford, International, Isuzu, and Mack Trucks made the list for Work Truck's Top 5 Medium-Duty Trucks for 2025!
Photo: Work Truck
Since 2008, Work Truck'sMedium-Duty Truck of the Year award has recognized the most exceptional trucks in the vocational medium-duty market. In 2021, we introduced the "Top 5 Medium-Duty Trucks," and we're thrilled to continue this tradition for 2025.
Who Made the Top Medium-Duty Trucks List in 2025?
The Top 5 Medium-Duty Trucks for 2025 (in alphabetical order) are:
Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD/5500HD/6500HD
Ford F-550 Lariat
Now in its 17th year, the Medium-Duty Truck of the Year award invites vehicle manufacturers to nominate their top contenders. The ultimate winner is chosen by professional fleet managers who cast their votes based on factors such as real-world performance, reliability, overall quality, ease of maintenance and repairs, and total cost of ownership.
This year's five finalists for the coveted title showcase the top medium-duty work trucks that cater to the diverse needs of modern fleets. These impressive vehicles demonstrate why they're the go-to choices for discerning fleet managers.
Join us at Work Truck Week 2025, taking place from March 4-7 in Indianapolis, where we'll announce the winner of the Medium-Duty Truck of the Year award. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the unveiling of the industry's top performer!
More Vehicle Research

Ford Fathom Production Takes Shape at Louisville Assembly Plant
Ford is rebuilding Louisville Assembly Plant around an entirely new EV manufacturing process. Here’s how the Universal EV Production System will change the way the Ford Fathom midsize electric truck comes together.
Read More →
Second-Quarter 2026 Commercial Vehicle Data Signals Key Shift in Fleet Turnover and Market Velocity
Work Truck Solutions’ Second-Quarter 2026 Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis reported positive indicators suggesting fleet managers are now rotating aging units, relieving pre-owned inventory friction as business owners move quickly to secure assets.
Read More →
EV Fleet Reality Check: What Operators Wish They Knew Before Electrifying Their Work Vans
Electric work truck upfits bring new compatibility questions. Learn how parts availability, OEM guidance, power demands, and route planning can affect fleet performance.
Read More →
Ford Unveils Name for Under-$29K Midsize Electric Truck
Ford has unveiled the name of its new midsize electric truck: Fathom. It will have a starting MSRP of $28,350, and preorders will begin in early 2027.
Read More →
DTNA Plans to Build New U.S. Manufacturing Facility
Daimler Truck North America plans to build a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the United States to strengthen its production capabilities across North America. The location has not been disclosed.
Read More →
Recalls You Need to Know About in August 2026
If you have Altec, Autocar, Chrysler, Daimler Truck, Ford, Heil, International, Orange EV, Paccar, Shyft Group, Volvo Trucks, or Wabash vehicles in your fleet, you should check these important recalls issued by the National Highway Safety Administration.
Read More →
DTNA to Close Portland Facility, Move Manufacturing to the Carolinas
Daimler Truck North America will shift production of the Western Star X-series, Freightliner eCascadia, and Freightliner eM2 from its Portland, Oregon, manufacturing facility to its manufacturing operations in the Carolinas.
Read More →
Kenworth T880: Powertrain & Customization Options
Vocational fleets often require trucks tailored to specific applications, and the Kenworth T880 is designed with flexibility in mind. In this video walkaround, Rachel Woods explains how the T880 can be configured to support a broad range of industries and operational requirements.
Read More →
Electrification Incentives: The Acquisition Windfall Fleets Can't Miss
Discover how fleets can use tax credits, grants, rebates, and vouchers to dramatically reduce electric truck and charging infrastructure costs—before today’s funding disappears.
Read More →
Back at Star Nation for a Closer Look at Western Star Trucks and the People Behind Them
Work Truck returned to Western Star’s Star Nation Experience for another hands-on look at the trucks, technology, and operator community behind the brand.
Read More →

