Lancashire agricultural college earns top honours with a showstopper IVECO Daily 4×4
The sixth annual IVECO Mission Awards continued the tradition of celebrating the most capable IVECO vehicles on the roads, and the operators behind them – ranging from the 3.5t Daily, all the way to the 44t IVECO S-Way.
The grand prize for overall Mission Awards winner was presented to Myerscough College for its incredible IVECO Daily 4×4, complete with HIAB crane, which is used on the Lancashire college’s Arboriculture Tree Management and Woodland Management & Maintenance courses, and various nationwide research projects. Mission Awards judges unanimously agreed that this vehicle is a textbook example of a mission that can only be achieved by an IVECO Daily 4×4.
Last night, in front of over 150 guests, trophies were also handed out for vehicles from the worlds of Construction & Utilities, Grounds Maintenance & Waste Management, Alternative Fuels, and Delivery & Distribution. Special categories also saw silverware for the Bodybuilder of the Year, and Livery of the Year, and a new for 2026 shortlist for Specialist Vehicles also celebrated.
Mike Cutts, Managing Director of IVECO UK, said: “Every November we’re blown away by the calibre of entries, shortlists, and finalists but 2026 sets the standards incredibly high for years to come. A heartfelt congratulations to all of our shortlisters, winners, bodybuilders and supplying dealers – and a special congratulations to Myerscough College, the very worthy overall winner of this year’s IVECO Mission Awards.”
The 2026 IVECO Mission Awards Winners are:
Construction & Utilities: Ford Asphalte, North East Truck & Van
Roofing builders’ merchant Ford Asphalte earned top honours in the Construction & Utilities category for its IVECO X-Way (AD280X24Y/PS ON+) dropside with an Atlas hydraulic loading crane. The 6×2 configuration and 12-speed ZF Automatic gearbox work together to maximise traction and handling on and off-road, while the 340hp Cursor 9 engine gives this 28-tonne truck the oomph it needs to tackle its task.
Supplied by North East Truck & Van on an operational lease via IVECO Capital, this truck was commended by Mission Awards judges for its safety-conscious design, and ability to tackle demanding environments.
Grounds Maintenance & Waste Management, and Overall Winner: Myerscough College, Walton Summit
Leaving with not only the Grounds Maintenance & Waste Management award, but also overall Mission Awards winner trophy, was Myerscough College and its showstopper IVECO Daily 4×4. Carefully specified to assist with the college’s Arboriculture Tree Management and Woodland Management & Maintenance courses, as well as various research projects nationwide, the 7-tonne crew cab features an aluminium dropside body, heavy duty towbar, and rear-mounted HIAB crane.
After extensive research into durability, total cost of ownership, and uptime, the vehicle was supplied by Walton Summit. Mission Awards judges unanimously agreed this vehicle is a prime example of the tailored approach and rugged applications ideal for an IVECO Daily 4×4.
Decarbonisation: Abbey Logistics Group, Guest Truck & Van
Abbey Logistics Group took home the Decarbonisation trophy with its IVECO S-Way 500 CNG. Following an extensive consultation process between Guest Truck & Van, and IVECO Gold Partner bodybuilder Astra Vehicle Technologies, a truck that left the factory as a 26-tonne rigid was transformed into a highly tailored tractor unit designed specifically to maximise stability on mission. The shortened, tapered chassis houses an enhanced fifth wheel and a 22.5” TAG axle makes this one of the most bespoke tractor units on the road. In addition, the biomethane powertrain allows Abbey Logistics to dramatically reduce its CO2 emissions without any compromise on capability.
Delivery & Distribution: North South Retail, North East Truck & Van
Although ice-cream season has passed us by, North South Retail’s mission of delivering to a multitude of outlets isn’t slowing down by any measure. Its IVECO Daily (70C18HA8) was specifically chosen for its mission based on a combination of high payload, manoeuvrability, and reliability. Complete with a Cofi Europe refrigerated body with ten individual compartments to avoid cross-contamination, there’s no doubt that this vehicle is a very cool mission fit.
Supplied by North East Truck & Van, the vehicle won the praise of Mission Awards judges for its practical sustainability credentials, and second-life body considerations.
Specialist Vehicle: Wiltshire Council, South West Truck & Van
This duo of eDaily mobile libraries makes for an electrifying page-turner. Built on a 7.2-tonne chassis this high spec zero-emission literary machine was designed and built by Torton Bodies. With over 200-miles of range, and a solar-assisted wheelchair lift and toilet, these vans provide valuable services to Wiltshire communities.
Supplied by South West Truck & Van, Mission Awards judges commended this vehicle that’s design turns a fairytale into a reality.
Livery of the Year – Abbey Logistics Group
As voted for at The Belfry, the vehicle chosen for the Livery of the Year Award is Abbey Logistics’ IVECO S-Way CNG, finished in a striking green and white gradient.
Bodybuilder of the Year: AMS Recovery Trucks
IVECO is proud to be partnered with a huge number of accredited bodybuilders, and was delighted to award this year’s prize to AMS Recovery Trucks Ltd. A longstanding partner of IVECO, AMS Recovery Trucks has masterminded many outstanding vehicles built on the Daily, eDaily, and IVECO S-Way platforms.
