Work Truck Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

2026 Upfit Package of the Year Winners Named for Truck, Van & SUV

Work Truck readers name DECKED, Ranger Design, and Adrian Steel the 2026 Upfit Package of the Year winners. See the upfits fleets voted to the top.

March 11, 2026
Graphic announcing the 2026 Work Truck Upfit Package of the Year winners featuring DECKED, Ranger Design, and Adrian Steel upfit solutions.

Work Truck readers selected DECKED, Ranger Design, and Adrian Steel Company as the winners of the 2026 Upfit Package of the Year Awards, sponsored by Legend Fleet Solutions.

Credit: Work Truck 

3 min to read


Work Truck readers have spoken, selecting the upfit packages that bring innovation, efficiency, and real-world functionality to fleets across the industry. Recognizing standout solutions across the Truck, Van, and SUV categories, fleet managers cast their votes in the third-annual Upfit Package of the Year Awards, sponsored by LEGEND.

After finalists were announced earlier this year, the winners were revealed at Work Truck Week 2026 in the LEGEND booth.

Ad Loading...

Upfitters nominated their most innovative and impactful solutions, designs built to help fleets solve challenges in the field and keep work moving.

"We created the Upfit of the Year Awards to shine a light on the fleet vehicles that move America. Every little build detail matters for the drivers, the technicians -- the Legends of the Road. It's exciting to work together as an industry to build vehicles that fleet managers can trust -- to solve their problems and give them peace of mind. Thank you to all those who participated and voted, and a huge congratulations to the winners! We’re extremely proud to be able to host these awards again with the team at Work Truck as we work together to tell stories of the industry!" said LEGENDS' Chief Marketing Officer, Brendan Church.

2026 Work Truck Upfit Package of the Year Winners Named

The winning upfit packages were announced at Work Truck Week 2026 in the Legend Fleet Solutions booth.

  • Van Upfit Package of the Year: 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.

  • Truck Upfit Package of the Year: Adrian ADT Ford Maverick Vehicle of the Future: Designed to support ADT’s shift to the Ford Maverick, this upfit focuses on maximizing compact space while still meeting real-world needs such as ladder transport, tool storage, and secure equipment access.

  • SUV Upfit Package of the Year: 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.

About the Upfit Package of the Year Award

Each of these winning upfits was designed with one goal in mind: helping fleets work smarter, safer, and more efficiently. From specialized service builds to innovative storage systems, these solutions highlight the creativity and problem-solving that drive the work truck industry forward.

Ad Loading...

“Upfits are where work trucks truly come to life,” said Lauren Fletcher, Vice President of Content for Bobit Business Media and Work Truck. “The vehicle might be the foundation, but the upfit is what transforms it into a purpose-built tool for the job. This year’s winners showcase how smart design and practical innovation can help fleets stay organized, productive, and ready for whatever the workday brings. Congratulations to DECKED, Ranger Design, and Adrian Steel Company for raising the bar with solutions that directly support the people doing the work.”

Fleet managers rely on well-designed upfits to improve productivity and meet the real-world demands of their operations, and this year’s winners prove just how impactful the right upfit can be.

Stay tuned as we take a deeper look at the winning upfits and the innovations behind them!

More Upfitting

Two workers in safety gear perform maintenance on railroad tracks in a wooded outdoor area. One operates heavy equipment on the rails while another observes nearby, with a white utility truck parked above the embankment.
UpfittingMay 8, 2026

VMAC Supports BC Forest Discovery Centre with G90 Air Compressor to Advance Railway Restoration

The BC Forest Discovery Center is working on an extensive railway tie replacement project across the property. Crews are making the job easier with VMAC’s new G90 Gas Driven Air Compressor with FlexDrive AirFlow Management System (AMS).

Read More →
Work Truck Truck Chat thumbnail featuring a Sheldon Zitzmann standing beside a white work truck at a trade show. Large text reads “AT THE SHOW” and “TOUGH ENOUGH FOR REAL FLEETS” with Work Truck and Truck Chat branding in the upper left corner. The speaker gestures toward the truck interior while discussing fleet-focused floor liner solutions.
Upfittingby Lauren FletcherMay 8, 2026

TigerTough New Floor Liners are Tough Enough for Real Fleets

TigerTough expands beyond seat covers with new work truck floor liners designed for durability, precision fit, and heavy fleet use.

Read More →
Image of blue power take off automotive part against a blue background and a logo for Muncie Power Products.
UpfittingMay 4, 2026

Muncie Power Products Launches Heavy-Duty A40 Series Power Take-Offs for Allison 3000/4000 Series Transmissions

Muncie Power Products has released its A40 Series power take-off, which features a small envelope, making it ideal for applications with space limitations.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Image standing by a truck and talking about an extended liftgate, logos for Work Truck and Truck Chat, and yellow headline WALTCO's New Liftgates.
Upfittingby Wayne ParhamApril 29, 2026

Exploring WALTCO’s New Liftgates

WALTCO launched its new MDV-40 liftgate and the DD Series, which can lift a technician up to 120 inches. In this video, Work Truck takes you on a full tour of the new liftgates to learn about their functions and benefits.

Read More →
Man inn business attire against a blue background with logos for Leadership Update and Work Truck and headline Grote Industries.
Upfittingby News/Media ReleaseApril 29, 2026

Grote Industries Marks 125th Anniversary with Key Promotion

Grote Industries has promoted Josh Wilber to vice president of human resources to support the company’s continued global expansion as it celebrates its 125th anniversary.

Read More →
White work truck with yellow bed and yellow rear-mounted crash protection device parked in a parking lot.
Upfittingby News/Media ReleaseApril 28, 2026

Mack MD Special Upfit Protects Highway Workers in Rear-Impact Crashes

Gulf Highway Equipment is purchasing 160 more Mack MD models to be upfit with truck-mounted attenuators, an energy-absorbing crash cushion attached to the rear of a truck that is designed to protect workers and motorists in construction zones.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Two men dressed in blue stand in front of a work van, tinted blue, with a Holman logo on the side and image has logos for Truck Chat, Work Truck, and yellow headline Strategic Upfitting.
Upfittingby Wayne ParhamApril 23, 2026

Why an FMC is Valuable for Upfit Decisions

How do fleets benefit when they draw on the resources and expertise of fleet management companies to help with upfitting decisions? In this video, we will get the answers from Ted Davis and Sean Otterberg, both of Holman.

Read More →
Man standing and talking in front of a trade show wall showing different models of cranes with logos for Work Truck and Truck Chat and headline 16 New Service Cranes.
Upfittingby Wayne ParhamApril 17, 2026

IMT Introduces 16 New Telescopic Cranes

Iowa Mold Tooling (IMT) has introduced 16 new telescopic crane models, and in this video, Jeff Nelson, IMT's sales engineer, explains how each new crane is lighter and longer than its predecessors.

Read More →
Front angled photo of a white dump truck with an orange snow plow on the front.
Upfittingby News/Media ReleaseApril 16, 2026

Kenworth Announces Availability of New Reinforced Front Frame Option for T880 and T880S

Kenworth's new reinforced front frame option delivers a high-strength mounting location ideal for a variety of front-of-frame-mounted equipment such as hose reels, snowplows, steady legs, and more.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Fleet of work trucks and vans with open doors showing organized storage systems at a jobsite.
Upfittingby Lauren FletcherApril 13, 2026

Inside the Truck is Where Productivity is Won (or Lost)

Fleet productivity problems often start inside the truck. Here’s how smarter storage boosts safety, cuts wasted time, and protects uptime.

Read More →