Work Truck magazine, one of America’s top publications for the commercial trucking industry, recently named the Ram Chassis Cab as its Medium Duty Truck of the Year. Dodge Jeep Connecticut said the honor extends to the Ram 4500 (Class 4) and Ram 5500 (Class 5) trucks and is based on online voting by professional fleet managers from across the country, who were asked to choose the one vehicle that best met fleet requirements like application effectiveness, durability and quality, as well as low servicing, maintenance and lifecycle costs.
It’s a simple story, according to Fred Diaz, president of Ram Truck and head of U.S. sales for the Chrysler Group LLC: “The commercial truck segment is all about total cost of ownership,” and “When you account for fuel economy, brake wear, tire wear and the best powertrain warranty in the business, Ram Chassis Cab trucks offer the lowest cost of ownership.”
Yet at the same time, the rough-and-ready Rams offer the highest standard Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) in its class—19,500 lbs. And the Ram Chassis Cab advantages don’t end there. Albany Boat and RV Dealers said the trucks also deliver a superior stopping system, with brakes that last twice as long as the competition under severe use, have 160 percent less brake fade, deliver shorter braking distances in both wet and dry conditions while under a heavy payload, and rely on a more effective diesel exhaust brake. Further Ram benefits as compared to the competition include:
- A 10-foot shorter turning radius
- The largest standard fuel tank, capable of holding 52 gallons for an extended driving range
- The best powertrain warranty in the business, with coverage for 5 years/100,000 miles
- Best-in-class fuel efficiency
According to RAM Everett, Ram also boasts a comprehensive range of work solutions designed specifically to meet the needs of commercial customers. This includes the successful “On The Job” program that provides upfitter allowances and other incentives to help small business owners with purchasing, servicing and customizing Ram trucks.
More information about Ram Truck resources for commercial and fleet customers is available by calling (877) ON THE JOB or visiting www.RamTrucks.com/commercial.
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