Morgan Olson's Kestrel truck makes public debut
Morgan Olson’s all-new Kestrel Work Truck launched publicly at the 2025 Utility Expo in Louisville, Kentucky. The company is now officially accepting orders, with production scheduled to begin in the Spring of 2026.
The Kestrel Work Truck represents a bold step forward in utility, efficiency, and operator-focused design, expanding Morgan Olson’s product portfolio to meet the evolving needs of work truck fleets across multiple industries, the manufacturer noted.
Purpose-built for durability, adaptability, and driver comfort, the Kestrel is engineered to set a new standard for performance in the work truck segment.
"The Kestrel was designed from the ground up with feedback from fleet operators, technicians, and drivers, "said Joe Rudolph, vice president of sales and marketing at Morgan Olson. "We’re proud to bring a product to market that not only carries forward our tradition of dependability, but also raises the bar for safety, serviceability, and total cost of ownership."
Important features
Key highlights of the Kestrel Work Truck include:
- Enhanced ergonomics: designed with driver safety and comfort as top priorities.
- Optimized cargo capacity: flexible configurations to meet diverse fleet applications.
- Durable construction: built with Morgan Olson’s proven commitment to quality and longevity.
- On a Jeep Gladiator chassis: blending durability with off-road prowess:
- Features include a high-strength steel frame, 3.6L V6 engine, 8-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive for rugged terrain and off-road capability.
- Available in both left- and right-hand drive: this flexibility makes it ideal for both domestic and international markets, as well as various industries.
- Interior cab features include a six-way adjustable driver seat, Uconnect 5 with touchscreen, navigation, Bluetooth, USB ports, and SiriusXM—offering a premium in-cab experience.
- Auxiliary switches: designed to give you easy, factory-integrated control over aftermarket electrical accessories.
Availability Orders for the Kestrel Work Truck can be placed immediately, with deliveries expected to commence in 2026.