Dodge and Ram trucks are often associated with one and other, and for good reason. Dodge first used the name “Ram” in 1932 all the way through 1954 as a branding for their work trucks. Initially, all trucks had a Ram hood ornament as a symbol of the hard work and strength that the Dodge Ram truck stood for. This hard-headed beast has no fear and no problems taking initiative. Often seen as a leader, this animal has inspired our trucks to do the same. The name Ram appeared again in 1981, revamped, after retiring the Dodge D series that took over in the early 70’s. Many different models of the now specifically named Ram trucks are consistently on our lot here at Schmit Bros. If we don’t have it, we can find it with over 700 new and used vehicles in our vehicle network.
In 2011, Ram separated from Dodge as it’s own brand to focus on trucks while Dodge continued it’s focus on cars alone. The Ram is currently in it’s 5th generation under the Ram brand name and it shows no sign of slowing down. The initial Dodge Ram had indicators for weight restrictions: 150 for a half ton, 250 for a three-quarter ton, and 350 for a ton. The first-generation Rams were essentially face lifted and revamped from the Dodge D truck series started in the early 70’s. In 1989, Dodge made a bold move in introducing the Cummins diesel engines in their Dodge Ram pick-up trucks. There have been several types of Dodge and Ram trucks over the course of it’s history; starting with the original pick up trucks in the early 1950’s to the D series of the 70’s- from the Ram Daytona to the 1500 to the Ram Rumble Bee and to our current models like the Rebel, the Bighorn, and the XLT. Dodge has stayed consistent in their products after the Ram name was brought back in 1981 and flew with the idea of a truck simultaneously being rugged and hard-working, yet luxurious and eloquent.
After the 5th generation of RAM was released in 2015, the many different trucks included were the Ram Tradesman, the Ram XLT, the Ram Laramie, the Ram Long Horn (original or LTD), the Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and the Ram Rebel, all of which can be found on our lot or in our network at Schmit Bros.
Consistently up to date with technology, carbon foot printing, and the needs from the construction working bachelor to a family of 4, Dodge has something for everybody and we have a vehicle for everyone at Schmit Bros, so come on down today to see what we can do for you. And remember, "Good Things Happen When Schmit Happens"!