Looking Back: 2025 Upfit Package of the Year Winners Named for Truck, Van & SUV
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.

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.
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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.
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.
“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!
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