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 Ranks First in JD Power Initial Quality Study, Ford & GM Icons Take First in Segments
Both Ford and General Motors vehicles ranked first in their respective segments in the JD Power 2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study, and Ford ranked as the mainstream brand with the highest initial quality.
Read More →
Nissan Produces 1-Millionth Frontier in Mississippi as Demand Grows for Midsize Work Trucks
Nissan's 1-millionth Frontier marks a major manufacturing milestone as contractors, utilities, and vocational fleets turn to capable midsize pickups.
Read More →
Kenworth Chillicothe Plant Hosts Fifth Annual Kenworth Truck Parade
The 2026 Kenworth Truck Parade celebrated “American Owned, American Made” to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary. The annual event is held in downtown Chillicothe, Ohio, where the Kenworth Chillicothe plant is located.
Read More →
Mack Defense Receives $47 Million in Federal Funding for HDT Production
Mack Defense received $47 million in programmatic funding to continue building the M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck, based on the Mack Granite, as part of a five-year contract to build up to 450 trucks for the military.
Read More →
DTNA to Equip Vehicles with Updated DEF Inducement Software
Daimler Truck North America is equipping its Detroit engines with updated software reflecting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) revised guidance on diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) inducements.
Read More →
Rivian Layoffs Will Not Impact Production Workers, R2 Has Launched
Rivian announces layoffs, but production is not expected to be impacted as the electric vehicle manufacturer starts R2 SUV deliveries to customers. The company’s 2026 first-quarter net profit was down $87 million from the same quarter in 2025.
Read More →
Chevrolet Reveals Fleet-Focused 2027 Silverado 1500 With New V8 Engines and Updated Technology
The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 adds new V8 engines, updated technology, and a redesigned Work Truck model aimed at commercial and fleet customers.
Read More →
Clinton Aluminum Finds Success with Mack MD7, Plans All-Mack Fleet
After finding success with 17 Mack MD7 medium-duty leased trucks, Clinton Aluminum has now decided to convert its 34-vehicle fleet to an all-Mack fleet. Here is why.
Read More →
Toyota Alabama Celebrates 25 Years of Producing Tundra and Tacoma Powertrains
Toyota Alabama celebrates 25 years of producing Tundra and Tacoma powertrain components, surpassing 11 million engines built in Huntsville.
Read More →Heavy-Duty Performance: Ram 2500 Walkthrough
The Ram Heavy Duty lineup is designed to support a wide range of fleet, utility, construction, and vocational applications while providing the technology operators expect from a modern truck. This walkaround video will explain the Ram 2500’s features and capabilities.
Read More →
