Ford Transit Repeat Win: 2025 Commercial Van of the Year
The Ford Transit wins Work Truck’s 2025 Commercial Van of the Year, its second consecutive win, recognized for reliability, durability, and fleet performance.
March 4, 2025
Matt Atkenson (Right), Executive Director, Ford Pro North American Sales and Operation receives the Ford Transit 2025 Work Truck Commercial Van of the Year Award from Chris Brown (Left), Associate Publisher, Bobit/Fleet Group, at the NTEA Work Truck Week Show. The Award presentation and Ford Grass Roots meeting commenced the Work Truck Show at the Indianapolis Convention Center.
Photo: Ford Pro
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Vans are a crucial tool for commercial fleets, serving as dependable workhorses for industries ranging from delivery and logistics to construction and service trades. Their versatility, efficiency, and practicality make them essential for businesses striving to keep operations running smoothly.
To highlight the importance of these vehicles in fleet operations, Work Truck once again turned to its readers to determine the top commercial van, one that stands out for its reliability, durability, and ability to meet real-world fleet demands.
And the votes are in! The Ford Transit has been named the 2025 Commercial Van of the Year for the second year in a row by Work Truck readers.
"Ford Pro is incredibly proud to be recognized by Work Truck readers with the Commercial Van of the Year award for the Ford Transit. This honor is a testament to the Transit team's dedication to building vehicles that are dependable, durable, and truly meet the diverse needs of commercial fleets. We are particularly proud that this award recognizes the Transit's dual leadership, both as America’s best-selling commercial van and with E-Transit rapidly becoming the electric van of choice, a true reflection of the Ford team's hard work and commitment behind the Transit name. We thank Work Truck and its readers for this prestigious recognition," said Matt Atkenson, Executive Director, Ford Pro Sales and Operations, Ford Motor Company.
Readers were asked to nominate their top pick based on their experience operating these vehicles, and the Ford Transit was selected as the top van for commercial fleet needs.
The Ford Transit, recognized for its reliability and versatility, earns the 2025 Commercial Van of the Year award for the second year in a row.
Photo: Ford Pro | Work Truck
"Winning the Commercial Van of the Year award two years in a row is a remarkable achievement. Congratulations to Ford for securing this recognition once again! This back-to-back win highlights Ford’s dedication to innovation, durability, and delivering reliable solutions that meet the real-world needs of commercial fleets. The Ford Transit continues to set the bar for versatility and performance, keeping businesses on the move. We look forward to seeing what’s next from Ford and celebrate their continued success,” said Lauren Fletcher, Vice President of Content for Bobit Business Media and Work Truck.
The trophy was presented to Ford on March 4 at Work Truck Week 2025, held in Indianapolis.
Stay tuned for more details on the winning van in an upcoming feature from Work Truck!
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