Work Truck Launches Awards & Research Hub
Discover Work Truck’s new Awards and Research Hub, your one-stop destination to vote, nominate, and share insights that shape the future of fleet.

Work Truck launches its new Research and Awards Hub, connecting fleet professionals with opportunities to vote, nominate, and share insights across the industry.
Work Truck has officially launched the Work Truck Awards & Research Hub, a one-stop destination for fleet professionals, upfitters, and manufacturers to shape the future of the industry through recognition and research.
The new hub brings together all of Work Truck’s awards, surveys, and studies in one easy-to-navigate space, making it simple to nominate, vote, and participate in programs that define excellence across the vocational truck world.
Bookmark this page TODAY and come back often to see what's new that you can participate in!
What’s Live Now?
Upfit Package of the Year — Entries are open through October 18, 2025 for upfitters and body builders to showcase innovation in safety, driver usability, durability, and ROI.
Commercial Van of the Year — Fleet managers can cast their votes through December 31, 2025, weighing factors like uptime, performance, driver satisfaction, and total cost of ownership.
Medium-Duty Truck of the Year — Voting is now open! Fleet professionals can cast votes based on performance, reliability, lifecycle cost, and more.
2025 Fleet Trends Survey — A quick, survey designed to gather insights on budgets, uptime, technology adoption, and operational challenges from fleets of all sizes.
2026 Industry Forecasts — Share your input on costs, safety, technology, and supply chain trends shaping next year’s fleet landscape.
In the coming weeks, the Awards & Research Hub will expand to feature programs from sister brands including Automotive Fleet, Government Fleet, and Heavy Duty Trucking, connecting professionals across every segment of the fleet world.
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