19 NOVEMBER 2026 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates

2026 Truck and Fleet Awards

Presented by Truck & Fleet Middle East, the region’s leading industry title, the Truck & Fleet Awards stand as a benchmark of excellence recognised by both clients and peers. They celebrate the innovators and technological leaders shaping the future of the commercial vehicles, transport and logistics sectors in the region.

Submit a Nomination Nomination Deadline : 16 October, 2026 View Categories 31 Categories Across Segments

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Categories

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Judges

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Nominations

CATEGORIES

Award Categories

31 categories across various styles of trucks, buses, heavy and light commercial vehicles, OEMs and distributors, new technologies, sustainability and people that recognise the best in innovation, manufacturing, and impact.

Vehicle Awards

Excavator

ME Truck
of the Year

This award recognises the commercial truck that has made the most significant impact on the Middle East transportation and logistics sector during the eligibility period. The award celebrates excellence in performance, innovation, efficiency, and suitability for regional operating conditions.

Heavy-Duty Truck
of the Year

This award honours the heavy-duty truck that demonstrates outstanding capabilities in long-haul, construction, industrial, or logistics operations. It recognises excellence in durability, efficiency, and operational value.

Medium-Duty Truck
of the Year

This award recognises a medium-duty truck that delivers exceptional performance, versatility, and value across urban and regional transport operations.

Light-Duty Truck
of the Year

This award celebrates the light-duty truck that best meets the demands of urban logistics, delivery, and commercial transportation through efficiency, practicality, and innovation.

Van
of the Year

This award recognises the van that delivers outstanding performance, practicality, efficiency, and innovation for commercial transport and delivery operations.

Bus
of the Year

This award honours a bus that demonstrates excellence in passenger transportation through innovation, comfort, safety, efficiency, and operational performance.

Pick-up Truck
of the Year

This award celebrates the pick-up truck that delivers outstanding capability, durability, safety, and versatility for both commercial and fleet applications.

Fleet Car
of the Year

This award recognises a passenger vehicle that has demonstrated exceptional suitability for fleet operations through efficiency, reliability, safety, and value.

Green Commercial Vehicle
of the Year

This award honours a commercial vehicle (truck, van, bus, etc.) that has made a significant contribution to reducing environmental impact through cleaner technologies, improved efficiency, and sustainable operations, and is advancing sustainable transportation through innovation and practical deployment. Open to electric, hybrid, and hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles, as well as those using other alternative fuels that reduce environmental impact.

Fleet Awards

Fleet
of the Year

This award recognises an organisation that demonstrates excellence in fleet management, operational performance, innovation, safety, and sustainability.

Smart Fleet
of the Year

This award celebrates a fleet that effectively leverages digital technologies, data analytics, and connected solutions to improve performance and decision-making.

Rental Car Company
of the Year

This award honours a rental car company that demonstrates excellence in customer service, fleet quality, innovation, and business performance.

Waste Management Fleet
of the Year

This award recognises a fleet operating in the waste management sector that has achieved excellence in operational efficiency, safety, sustainability, and service delivery.

Construction / Mining Fleet
of the Year

This award honours a fleet operating in the concrete ready-mix, construction or mining environments that demonstrates exceptional reliability, safety, productivity, and operational excellence.

Excellence in Fleet Safety

This award recognises an organisation that has implemented outstanding fleet safety practices and achieved measurable improvements in safety performance.

Sustainable Fleet
of the Year

This award honours a fleet that has demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainability through emissions reduction, efficient operations, and environmental responsibility.

Manufacturer & Distributor Awards

Manufacturer
of the Year

This award recognises a manufacturer that has demonstrated excellence in product quality, innovation, customer support, and market leadership.

Distributor
of the Year

This award honours a distributor that has excelled in delivering customer value, market growth, operational excellence, and after-sales support.

After Sales Service
Excellence Award

This award recognises an organisation that provides exceptional after-sales support, helping customers maximise vehicle performance, uptime, and satisfaction.

Truck Trailer and Bodybuilder Manufacturer
of the Year

This award honours a trailer or bodybuilder manufacturer that demonstrates excellence in engineering, innovation, quality, and customer value.

Technology & Innovation Awards

Best Mobility App
of the Year

This award recognises a mobility application that has enhanced transportation experiences through innovation, user engagement, efficiency, and digital transformation.

Best Ride-Hailing Service

This award honours a ride-hailing platform that has demonstrated excellence in customer service, innovation, safety, and operational effectiveness.

Telematics Solution
of the Year

This award recognises a telematics solution that delivers measurable improvements in fleet visibility, efficiency, safety, and operational performance.

Tyre Technology
of the Year

This award recognises a tyre product or technology that has delivered significant advancements in safety, efficiency, durability, and operational performance.

Best Last-Mile Delivery
Solution

This award honours a solution that has transformed last-mile delivery through innovation, efficiency, customer service, and operational excellence.

EV Charging Solution
of the Year

This award recognises a charging solution that supports the successful deployment and operation of electric vehicles through innovation, reliability, and accessibility.

People Awards

Fleet Manager
of the Year

This award acknowledges an outstanding fleet manager who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, operational excellence, innovation, and commitment to safety while managing fleet operations.

Executive / Transport Leader
of the Year – OEM Brands

This award recognises a senior executive from an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and business performance while contributing to the advancement of the commercial vehicle, transportation, or mobility sector in the Middle East. Open to executives representing vehicle manufacturers, truck brands, bus manufacturers, trailer manufacturers, tyre manufacturers, mobility technology providers, and other OEM organisations.

Executive / Transport Leader
of the Year – Dealerships

This award honours a dealership executive who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in driving business growth, customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and market development within the commercial vehicle or transportation industry. Open to executives representing authorised distributors, dealer groups, retail networks, and importer-distributor organisations operating in the commercial vehicle and transportation sectors.

Young Achiever
of the Year

This award highlights an emerging professional who has demonstrated exceptional talent, leadership potential, innovation, and measurable achievements early in their career within the transportation, mobility, logistics, or fleet industries.

Editor's Choice

Outstanding Contribution
to the Sector

This prestigious award recognises an individual, industry leader or organisation who has made an exceptional and lasting contribution to the commercial vehicle, transportation, mobility, or fleet sectors.

REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility Criteria & Process

Review the requirements below to ensure your nomination qualifies

Companies must have an office in the Middle East to participate.

Any authorised person from within an organisation that is part of the commercial vehicles, transport and logistics ecosystem, and allied industry, as well as its supply chain, can nominate a vehicle, technology, company, product, process or individual.

All permissions from relevant stakeholders must be secured prior to submitting a nomination.

You must fill up your nomination form via this website. You can upload supporting documentation and images prior to submitting the form.

Your nomination will only be judged by the information you have uploaded and submitted.

The winner for each award is chosen by an independent panel of judges from across the regional commercial vehicles, transport and logistics industries.

Each category will recognise one Winner. An Honourable Achievement can also be recognised at the judges’ discretion.

KEY DATES

Awards Timeline

16 JUNE, 2026
Nominations Open
Submit your nominations online.
16 OCTOBER, 2026
Nomination Deadline
All entries must be received.
17 OCTOBER – 15 NOVEMBER 2026
Judging Period
Independent judging panel reviews all entries.
19 NOVEMBER, 2026
Winners Announced
Celebrate at the awards gala dinner.

EXPERT PANEL

Meet the Judges

All industry judges will only be announced on the night of the Truck & Fleet Awards

Anirban Bagchi
Head of Content, Construction Machinery Middle East and Truck & Fleet Middle East
CPI Trade Media
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can submit a nomination?
Any company connected with the commercial vehicles, transport and logistics industries, and upstream and downstream players (OEM manufacturers, Dealers, Fleet owners, Rental companies, Transport and Logistics companies, After-sales service providers, Technology services providers, End-users, Facilities Management companies, etc.) can participate, as long as they have an office in the Middle East. Any authorised person from within the organisation can nominate a vehicle, a company, a technology, individual, etc., as applicable to each category.
How are winners selected?
Your nomination will only be judged by the information you have uploaded and submitted. The judging panel comprises an independent panel of industry experts, as well as judges from the editorial team at CPI Trade Media
Can I nominate the same company in multiple categories?
Yes, you can nominate in as many categories as they wish, however we recommend no more than 5 nominations per company.
What happens after I submit a nomination?
Once nominations close, the CPI Trade Media editorial team will begin the judging process and once this is complete, a shortlist will be announced. You will then be contacted by a CPI Trade Media team member for further discussion.
When will winners be announced?
The full list of Winners and any Honourable Achievement recipients will only be announced on the night of the Truck & Fleet Awards gala event.

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