In winning multiple Truck of the Year Awards, fleet managers cited the F-150’s dependability, ruggedness, durability, performance, and fuel efficiency (particularly the EcoBoost engines).
Photo: Ford Motor Co. / Automotive Fleet
What can you possibly write that hasn’t already been written about the Ford F-150? It’s not just a fleet icon, it’s an American icon. And once again, F-150 was named Truck of the Year by Automotive Fleet.
The Ford F-Series has been the best-selling vehicle in the country for 42 years in a row. It has been awarded the Truck of the Year Trophy more than any other truck model, and the competition is stiff.
Ford F-150 Updates for 2024
In winning multiple Truck of the Year Awards, fleet managers cited the F-150’s dependability, ruggedness, fuel efficiency (particularly after the introduction of the EcoBoost engines), durability, and performance, and they cited Ford’s fleet support.
The last major redesign of the F-150, the truck’s fourteenth generation, came in 2021. It received a mid-cycle refresh for the 2024 model year.
For 2024, the base 3.3-liter V6 engine was replaced with a more powerful 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6, while the hybrid PowerBoost model now comes at cost parity with the 3.5L EcoBoost engine.
Ford now offers an optional side-swinging tailgate that improves access to the bed when towing. The Pro Power Onboard generator system was made standard on hybrid models.
All trims now come with a 12-inch touchscreen.
“We are thrilled that the Ford F-150 has been named the 2024 Fleet Truck of the Year for the 10th time since 2003,” said Kevin Lieberum, F-150 and F-150 Lightning brand marketing manager for Ford Pro. At Ford Pro, we constantly listen to our customers to make the F-150 work even better for them — like bringing the hybrid back to XL.
“We’re proud to be the #1 commercial vehicle leader, a position made possible by the innumerable businesses and professionals worldwide who choose the F-150. There’s no greater honor than earning our customers’ trust and recognition, and we are deeply grateful for their continued support.”
Ford F-150 Milestones
Here are some of the F-150’s advancement milestones since its introduction:
1948 – The Ford F-Series launched, initially designed for agricultural and commercial use.
1975 – Introduction of the F-150 model, bridging light- and heavy-duty capabilities.
1987 – Introduction of fuel-injection engines for improved efficiency.
1999 – Expansion with the Super Duty lineup for heavier payloads and towing.
2011 – Introduction of the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine, offering a balance of power and fuel economy.
2015 – Shift to a high-strength, military-grade aluminum-alloy body, reducing weight and improving fuel efficiency.
2021 – Debut of the F-150 Hybrid, combining power with fuel efficiency.
2022 – Introduction of the all-electric F-150 Lightning.
Fleet Truck of the Year, Historical
Ford F-150 has taken the title 10 times since the awards inception in 2003.
- 2024 Ford F-150
- 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2022 Ford F-Series Super Duty
- 2021 Ford F-150
- 2020 Ford F-150
- 2019 Ford F-150
- 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2016 Ford F-150
- 2015 Ram 1500
- 2014 Ford F-150
- 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2012 Ram 1500
- 2011 Ford F-150
- 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2007 Ford F-150
- 2006 Ford F-150
- 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2003 Ford F-150
