Dodge Ram History

The Ram is a full-size pickup truck from DaimlerChryslers Dodge brand. The name was first used in 1981 on the redesigned D Series, though it came from the hood ornament used in the 1930s and 1940s trucks.

• The Ram was Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year for 1994, and the Ram Heavy Duty won that award for 2003.
• The Ram is built at Saltillo Truck Assembly in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico, Saint Louis Assembly North in Fenton, Missouri, and Warren Truck Assembly in Warren, Michigan.
• “Dodge Ram 1500 owners want a truck as much for its innovation as for its extroverted design and superior capability,” said George Murphy, Senior Vice President – Global Brand Marketing, Chrysler Group.

Use the menu at left to learn more about the various Ram generations.