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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?

January 15, 2025
The Top 5 Medium-Duty Truck of the Year Finalists

Chevrolet, Ford, International, Isuzu, and Mack Trucks made the list for Work Truck's Top 5 Medium-Duty Trucks for 2025! 

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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: 

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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!

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