{"id":25980792,"date":"2026-03-31T14:18:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wheels2025dev.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=project&#038;p=25980792"},"modified":"2026-06-08T21:08:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T21:08:30","slug":"ntea-work-truck-week-recap-introducing-wheels-tradefit-award-winning-upfits","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/www.wheels.com\/public\/resource\/ntea-work-truck-week-recap-introducing-wheels-tradefit-award-winning-upfits\/","title":{"rendered":"NTEA Work Truck Week Recap: Introducing Wheels TradeFit + Award Winning Upfits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At this year\u2019s NTEA Work Truck Week, Wheels took center stage unveiling a new service offering, engaging directly with industry peers on the trade show floor and celebrating award-winning client vehicles. From innovation to recognition, the week offered a powerful snapshot of where the work truck industry is headed and how Wheels is helping to lead the way.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Introducing Wheels\u00a0TradeFit<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Wheels\u00a0was excited to\u00a0showcase\u00a0TradeFit\u00a0a new, standardized upfitting solution designed to help fleets get\u00a0work-ready\u00a0vehicles\u00a0on the road\u00a0faster. Built around the most requested configurations across key trades,\u00a0this solution\u00a0streamlines\u00a0the upfit process by offering predesigned,\u00a0prequoted\u00a0packages for both pickup trucks and cargo vans. By reducing the need for\u00a0one-off\u00a0custom builds,\u00a0TradeFit\u00a0helps minimize complexity, improve predictability, and shorten\u00a0lead time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8994\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Wheels-Branded-Truck-with-AEBI-Schmidt2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Wheels-Branded-Truck-with-AEBI-Schmidt2.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/www.wheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Wheels-Branded-Truck-with-AEBI-Schmidt2-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.wheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Wheels-Branded-Truck-with-AEBI-Schmidt2-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.wheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Wheels-Branded-Truck-with-AEBI-Schmidt2-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1999px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Tradeshow\u00a0Floor\u00a0Takeaways<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Work Truck Week 2026 focused heavily on efficiency, standardization, and intelligent fleet tools. Industry conversations highlighted:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Innovations enabling faster installation and predictable upfit timelines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Upfitting partners\u00a0focused on\u00a0collaborative design, safety-focused features, and solutions built to help drivers work smarter in the field.\u00a0For\u00a0additional\u00a0safety insights,\u00a0explore\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wheels.com\/public\/resource-hub\/white-papers\/six-steps-to-fleet-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our Six Steps to Fleet Safety is a good resource.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Notable vehicle and equipment\u00a0launches, including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/media.stellantisnorthamerica.com\/newsrelease.do?id=27534\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ram\u2019s official debut of the 2027\u00a0ProMaster\u00a0City<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As I walked the floor, I was proud to see so many of our\u00a0clients\u2019\u00a0vehicles visible;\u00a0showcasing\u00a0the breadth of\u00a0industries, fleet solutions and vehicle applications\u00a0Wheels\u00a0supports.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Industry Recognition for Our Clients\u2019 Upfitted Vehicles<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This year\u2019s Work Truck Week also delivered exciting news for two Wheels clients whose vehicles were recognized in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.worktruckonline.com\/breaking-news\/10256174\/work-truck-breaking-news-upfit-of-the-year-20260311\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>2026 Upfit Package of the Year Awards<\/strong>,<\/a>\u00a0hosted by Work Truck and voted on directly by fleet managers.<\/p>\n<p>Ranger Design\u00a0and BrightView\u00a0took home the Van Upfit Package of the Year for its fully customized Ford Transit irrigation van.\u00a0Adrian Steel\u00a0and ADT\u00a0won\u00a0the\u00a0Ford Maverick \u201cVehicle of the Future\u201d upfit,\u00a0a solution focused on organization, productivity, and\u00a0real-world\u00a0functionality for field technicians. These wins underscore the power of strong partnership, thoughtful design, and a commitment to delivering solutions that truly meet the needs of modern fleets.<\/p>\n<p>As the industry continues to evolve, Wheels\u00a0remains\u00a0focused on delivering practical innovations and collaborative solutions that\u00a0help fleets\u00a0operate\u00a0more efficiently,\u00a0safely\u00a0and predictably. Events like Work Truck Week\u00a0reinforce\u00a0the value of strong partnerships and thoughtful design, and\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0proud to help fleets turn that momentum into real-world impact.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8995\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Wheels-Masterack-Van2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Wheels-Masterack-Van2.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/www.wheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Wheels-Masterack-Van2-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.wheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Wheels-Masterack-Van2-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.wheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Wheels-Masterack-Van2-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1999px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At this year\u2019s NTEA Work Truck Week, Wheels took center stage unveiling a new service offering, engaging directly with industry peers on the trade show floor and celebrating award-winning client vehicles. 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