Ram Professional commercial vehicle division introduced
This included the announcement that ProMaster commercial van production is “set to double.”
Gallery: News and photos from Work Truck Show 2020
Fleet Equipment visited the 20th anniversary of the annual NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis to catch up on all the latest news and equipment from the medium-duty, vocational and construction segments. Check out photos and all the news from the show below. Cummins displayed its medium-duty B6.7 and L9 engines, both of which will
Ram reveals 2021 ProMaster
Ram Commercial revealed its 2021 Ram ProMaster, aimed at vocational use, at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. Ram says the full-size van is designed for businesses, construction job sites and commercial fleets. New for 2021 and making its debut on an FCA vehicle, Ram says, a digital rearview mirror option with a 9.2-in.
New capabilities: 2019 Ram chassis cab models offer advanced technology
Set to begin rolling off the Ram Truck Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant in Mexico during the second quarter of this year, 2019 Ram Chassis Cab models were designed not only to meet fleet needs for durability and efficiency but also to bring advanced technology and enhanced driver comfort to those operations. The 2019 Ram 3500,
Ram Commercial introduces 2019 Ram 1500 Tradesman
Ram Commercial has announced the new 2019 Ram 1500 Tradesman vocational truck. The 2019 Ram 1500 Tradesman is available in two cab styles and two bed lengths: Quad Cab with 6 ft., 4 in. bed, Crew Cab short bed (5 ft., 7 in.) or Crew Cab with optional 6 ft., 4 in. bed. Powertrain offerings
Ram and Verizon Connect partner on factory-installed telematics solution
Fiat Chrysler Automotive (FCA) and Verizon Connect announced a partnership in which Verizon Connect will provide a factory-installed telematics solution for Ram commercial vehicles. The solution will be called Ram Telematics powered by Verizon Connect. Verizon Telematics and its associated companies recently rebranded as Verizon Connect; you can read more about that here. Verizon Connect
Alcoa releases new line of wheels for Ford F-450/550, Ram 4500/550
Alcoa has released a new line of medium-duty wheels made specifically for the Ford F-450 and F-550 and the Ram 4500 and 5500. The new 19.5 x 6-in. aluminum wheel is available at 26 lbs. and maintains a 4,000-lb. load rating. The new wheel line, part number 76329x (where the last digit represents the finish
Ram Commercial showcases 2016 chassis cab lineup
Ram Commercial showcases its 2016 chassis cab lineup, which includes the 2016 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab trucks. The company highlights the features of the 2016 chassis cab vehicles, which include: offering the most Power Take-off (PTO) options, offer a best-in-class 60 horsepower of PTO output, best-in-class capability and best-in-class total cost of ownership, Gross Combined Weight Ratings
Light-duty vans roll large
In June 2014, Ford Motor Co. took a risk by replacing its established U.S. light-duty van offering, the E-Series, with its longtime European van brand, the Transit. It quickly paid off as the new American-made Transit became the best-selling van in North America. Ford is not alone in finding success in the van market by
Cummins, International, Mack and Mitsubishi Fuso to unveil truck technology at Work Truck Show
The Work Truck Show 2016 takes place between March 1-4 in Indianapolis, and companies making announcements at the show include Mitubishi Fuso of America, Inc.; Cummins Inc.; Mack Trucks; and International Truck, the show reported. Kenworth Truck Co., Ford Commercial Vehicles, Ram Commercial and Knapheide Manufacturing Co. also have scheduled press briefings at the show.
Mercedes-Benz will debut Metris at 2015 Work Truck Show
The Mercedes-Benz Metris midsize van will make its world premiere at The Work Truck Show 2015. Mercedes-Benz’s Metric is one of more than 100 new commercial vehicles and related products set to debut at the North American work truck event. Additional chassis OEMs with press conferences scheduled at the event include Ford Commercial Vehicles, Ram
