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Work Truck Reveals Top 3 Finalists in Truck, Van & SUV Upfit

Here are the Top 3 finalists for Work Truck’s Upfit Package of the Year Awards, sponsored by Legend Fleet. Winner revealed March 11 in Booth #935!

January 20, 2026
Graphic announcing Work Truck’s 2026 Upfit Package of the Year Top 3 finalists across truck, van, and SUV categories, sponsored by Legend Fleet.

Work Truck reveals the Top 3 finalists in the 2026 Upfit Package of the Year Awards, recognizing standout truck, van, and SUV upfits sponsored by Legend Fleet.

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Work Truck announced the Top 3 finalists in the Truck, Van, and SUV categories for the Upfit Package of the Year awards, sponsored by LEGEND.

Work Truck will announce the Upfit Package of the Year winners live on the show floor at Work Truck Week on Wednesday, March 11, at 1:45 p.m. in the Legend Booth #935.

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How Can Fleets Watch the Upfit Package of the Year Awards?

Attendees are invited to join Work Truck and Legend at the booth for the live reveal. For those who will not be onsite, Work Truck will also livestream the winner announcement. 

Watch the livestream here:

Click a link, turn on notifications, and join us live. You’ll be the first to know who takes home Upfit Package of the Year.

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Finalists are listed in alphabetical order by company name.

Top 3 Upfit Package of the Year Finalists

These finalist upfits represent some of the most practical, creative, and fleet-ready builds in the industry, designed to make work safer, more efficient, and a whole lot more organized. Finalists are listed in alphabetical order by company name. 

Top 3 SUV Upfit of the Year Finalists

Collage of SUV upfit finalists including secure drawer systems, mobile training setups, and custom storage solutions designed for fleet efficiency and safety.

The Top 3 SUV Upfit Package of the Year finalists showcase innovative storage, training, and workflow solutions designed for law enforcement, service, and utility fleets.

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  • DECKED – DECKED Drawer System for the Ford Explorer Police Interceptor
    Built for law enforcement fleets, this lockable drawer system helps officers keep mission-critical gear secure, organized, and readily accessible when time matters most.

  • Mike Albert Fleet Solutions – Mobile Training Workshop for Paintless Dent Repair
    This creative training-focused upfit turns a Ford Escape into a mobile learning environment, giving new technicians hands-on practice in a space-efficient, ergonomic setup.

  • Ranger Design – Custom SUV Upfit for Siemens
    Designed to help Siemens successfully shift from compact vans to SUVs, this build focuses on maintaining storage, safety, and technician workflow in a smaller vehicle footprint.

Top 3 Van Upfit of the Year Finalists

Collage of van upfit finalists showing mobile command stations, cleaning-focused layouts, and irrigation-ready storage systems built for commercial fleet use.

The Top 3 Van Upfit Package of the Year finalists demonstrate fleet-ready designs focused on workflow efficiency, safety, and repeatable deployment across commercial operations.

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  • Medina Upfit – UltraClean
    Built for commercial cleaning professionals, this package focuses on workflow efficiency and safer loading, pairing durable interior protection with smart storage and equipment access

  • Mike Albert Fleet Solutions – Mobile Key Making Factory
    This Ford Transit 350 high-roof extended van was transformed into a mobile key-making center with bright LED lighting, durable storage, and maple countertops. Powered by a 4,000-watt inverter and dual house batteries, it lets Dent Wizard techs cut and program keys on-site to speed up dealership rekeying.

  • Ranger Design – Custom Van Irrigation Upfit
    Created for large-scale, repeatable fleet deployment, this irrigation upfit prioritizes standardized organization and technician safety, helping streamline operations across a nationwide footprint.

Top 3 Truck Upfit of the Year Finalists

Images of truck upfit finalists featuring service bodies, toolbox systems, and utility-focused designs built for productivity, organization, and jobsite safety.

These Top 3 Truck Upfit Package of the Year finalists highlight heavy-duty functionality, compact vehicle optimization, and purpose-built designs for demanding fleet applications.

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  • Adrian – ADT Ford Maverick Vehicle of the Future
    Designed to support ADT’s shift into the Ford Maverick, this upfit is all about maximizing compact space while still handling real-world needs like ladder transport, tool storage, and secure equipment access.

  • Premier Truck Rental – Candy Wagon Framer
    A utility-industry workhorse developed with linemen in mind, this build is packed with purpose-built features to support heavy-duty field work, organization, and jobsite safety.

  • Stellar Industries – Stellar Toolbox Systems
    A full lineup of customizable toolbox systems built for productivity, with heavy-duty slides, durable construction, and operator-friendly drawer access that makes tool storage feel less like a scavenger hunt.

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Add THIS to Your Work Truck Week Agenda!

Last year’s winners showcased innovation, efficiency, and functionality, and the booth was packed. Don’t miss out and be there when the winners are crowned. Add this to your schedule today! 

Head on down to the LEGEND Booth #935 at 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, to see which upfits take the top spot, and if you’re not at the show, watch for livestream sign-up details so you can catch the reveal in real time.

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