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Ford Transit Three-Peat: 2026 Commercial Van of the Year
Ford Transit makes it three in a row, earning Work Truck’s 2026 Commercial Van of the Year honor from readers. See why fleet professionals continue to put Transit at the top.

The Ford Transit has been named Work Truck’s 2026 Commercial Van of the Year, marking the third consecutive win for the commercial van as voted by Work Truck readers.
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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.

Chris Brown (left), associate publisher, Bobit/Fleet Group, presents the 2026 Commercial Van of the Year award to Matt Atkenson (right), executive director of Ford Pro North American Sales and Operations, during Work Truck Week 2026 in Indianapolis. The Ford Transit earned the honor for the third consecutive year.
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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.
Ford Transit Wins Top Accolades Three Years in a Row
And the votes are in! The Ford Transit has been named the 2026 Commercial Van of the Year by Work Truck readers, marking its third consecutive win.
"Ford Pro is proud to be recognized as a Commercial Van of the Year by Work Truck for 2026. This honor reflects the Transit team's commitment to building vans that deliver the dependability, versatility, and productivity commercial fleets demand. Whether it's Transit serving as America's best-selling commercial van or E-Transit advancing our electric commercial vehicle leadership, this recognition reinforces what our team works hard to achieve every day. We're grateful to Work Truck and its readers for this distinction," said Gretchen Sauer, Director of Ford Pro Vehicle Brand Marketing.

Matt Atkenson, executive director of Ford Pro North American Sales and Operations, speaks during Work Truck Week 2026 in Indianapolis, where the Ford Transit was recognized by Work Truck readers as the 2026 Commercial Van of the Year.
Credit: Courtesy of Ford Pro
“Winning Commercial Van of the Year for a third consecutive year is an impressive accomplishment and a clear reflection of the confidence fleet professionals continue to place in the Ford Transit,” said Lauren Fletcher, Vice President of Content for Bobit Business Media and Work Truck. “This three-peat speaks to the Transit’s continued strength in reliability, versatility, and real-world performance for commercial operations. Congratulations to Ford on once again earning this recognition from Work Truck readers.”
The trophy was presented to Ford at Work Truck Week 2026, held in Indianapolis.
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