Morgan Olson highlights Kestrel at NAFA

CLEVELAND—Morgan Olson brought its Kestrel Work Truck to the attention of the range of fleet professionals attending the NAFA Institute & Expo here. The new Class 2, four-wheel-drive, commercial-grade work truck is designed to meet the evolving demands of modern fleets and small business owners.

Starting under $60,000, the Kestrel is shooting for a new benchmark for capability, efficiency, and total cost of ownership in the work truck market.

In today’s fleet environment, efficiency, maneuverability, and cost control are not trade-offs—they are requirements. The Morgan Olson Kestrel enters the market as a purpose-built class 2, four-wheel drive solution engineered to deliver all three without compromise.

“The Kestrel isn’t just a smaller class 2 work truck—it’s a smarter platform for modern fleets,” said Joe Thompson, COO of Morgan Olson. “We are a solutions provider that happens to make work trucks. By listening to our customers and partners, we created the Kestrel to proactively meet real-world needs - It is a flexible and nimble work truck—offering limitless upfit solutions and turnkey, job-site-ready performance.”

Right-sized for modern fleets

As fleets and small businesses continue to right-size their work truck assets, the Kestrel addresses a growing need for capability without excess size. Its compact footprint enhances both rural and urban maneuverability while delivering the durability and functionality expected from a Morgan Olson commercial vehicle.

Built on the Jeep Gladiator platform, the Kestrel introduces four-wheel drive capability and automotive-grade engineering into the Class 2 commercial work truck segment—allowing fleets to confidently operate in urban, suburban, and off-road environments alike.

Despite its compact size, the Kestrel delivers serious work truck performance:

• Over 1,700 lbs. of payload capacity
• 7,700 lbs. of towing capability
• 150 cubic feet of upfit-friendly cargo space.
• Purpose-built, upfit friendly body optimized for vocational applications.

Powered by the 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine and 8-speed automatic transmission, the Kestrel delivers reliability, uptime, and long-term fleet value.

Upfit-ready versatility

Engineered from the ground up for customization, the Kestrel supports a wide range of applications—from last-mile delivery and telecom to utility and service fleets—making it a flexible asset across multiple roles within a single work truck platform.

And with an ergonomic cab and cargo ease access, intuitive controls, and modern infotainment, the Kestrel enhances driver comfort, usability, and confidence—key actors in improving productivity and driver retention across competitive labor markets.

The Morgan Olson Kestrel Work Truck aims to represent a strategic evolution in fleet vehicles, delivering the agility of a light-duty platform with the purpose-built functionality of a true commercial work truck.