PTSB – Title Sponsor – Fleet Transport Irish Truck of the Year Awards 2026 – WINNERS ANNOUNCED
All of the main HGV brands were in contention for Ireland’s most prestigious commercial vehicle titles, the Fleet Transport Irish Truck of the Year Awards, which were announced and presented at Fleet Transport Awards Gala Banquet, held at the Johnstown Estate Hotel, Enfield, County Meath on Thursday 16 October last.
Leading up to the prize giving ceremony, the experienced adjudication panel assessed more than thirty commercials; trucks and vans, over three days, Paired up, the judges undertook a static inspection, followed by a set driving route on the road, and heard the technical aspects of each truck and van from the distributor’s representatives.
Various aspects of each vehicle’s design and styling is reviewed from its overall appearance, aerodynamics, entry and exit, driver comfort, ergonomics, safety enhancements, powertrain efficiency and overall visibility.
Representatives from the PTSB were on hand to observe and engage in the activities and where impressed with the high levels of performance and technology on display during the event.
“Our 2026 Awards Gala marked 23 years in hosting the Irish Truck of the Year Awards and over the decades we have honoured the many brands and models which have excelled in terms of top class engineering and innovation, stemming from continued major investment in research and development. Our judging panel, selected from a number of commercial vehicle sectors looked at these vehicles in different ways, coming up with a unified consensus on selecting and electing the prize winners. Congratulations to the award winners on the night,” said Jarlath Sweeney, Group Editor, Fleet Publications, on behalf of the organisers.
