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2026 Upfit Package of the Year Awards: Call For Entries Closing

Work Truck is accepting nominations for the third annual “Upfit Package of the Year” Awards, sponsored by Legend Fleet Solutions and we want to see what your team has been building. Call for entries closes Oct. 24!

October 17, 2025
2026 Upfit Package of the Year Awards: Call For Entries Closing

The call for entries for the Upfit Package of the Year awards, sponsored by Legend Fleet Solutions, is open NOW! 

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Have you submitted your upfit yet? Call for entries officially closes on October 24. Work Truck is accepting nominations for the third annual “Upfit Package of the Year” Awards, sponsored by Legend Fleet Solutions and we want to see what your team has been building.

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From boosting safety to making cargo space work smarter, the right upfit can change everything. And that’s exactly what this award celebrates: the solutions that help fleet managers get the job done better, safer, and more efficiently.

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The Call for Entries is OPEN NOW

Why The Upfit of the Year Award Matters

Upfits aren’t just accessories — they’re operational game-changers. Whether it’s shelving that saves time on the job site or a package that levels up driver safety, we’re recognizing the innovations that solve real-world challenges for today’s light- and medium-duty fleets.

This award highlights the people behind those solutions: the upfitters designing smarter, more impactful vehicle packages for trucks, vans, and SUVs.

Winners will be recognized at Work Truck Week 2026, with entries voted on by real commercial fleet managers.

What You Need to Submit

To be eligible, your upfit package must be used in real-world applications. You can submit up to three packages, but we recommend spreading them across different vehicle types, if applicable.

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Here’s what to include:

  • Upfit Package Name

  • Description: What challenge does your package solve? Highlight its real-world benefits, whether it’s better organization, safer loading, or a custom solution to a niche fleet need.

  • Photos: Submit 1-3 high-resolution, print-quality photos of the upfit in action.

  • Vehicle Category: Specify if your package is for light-/medium-duty trucks (Class 1-6), vans, or SUVs.

  • Why it's a Worthy: A few words about why this upfit package is worthy of this legendary award.

It may seem like you have time, but it's never to early to get your entries submitted or start thinking about what you want to have voted on by our fleet manager audience.   

👉 Submit your package by October 24, 2025!SUBMIT HERE

Fleet Managers — Your Voice Counts

Fleet pros: got a favorite upfit partner or a recent upfit package that met your ever need? Encourage them to submit! These awards are voted on by your peers, so help shine a light on the builders making a difference for your business.

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And get ready to vote when ballots open up in November!! 

Meet Past Winners

Check out what kind of upfits have earned the top spots last year! READ MORE!

Let’s recognize the creativity and hard work that keeps commercial fleets rolling strong.

📩 Questions? Reach out to Lauren.Fletcher@bobit.com.

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