July 2008, Work Truck - Cover Story

Dodge Ram Chassis Cabs: Making Inroads in the Class 4-5 Markets

By Chad Simon

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Supporting the Mission

American Water, based in Voorhees, N.J., recently became a Dodge fleet, purchasing its first Ram 4500 and 5500 trucks in 2007. American Water runs about 10 4500 and 5500 trucks and 5,000 total vehicles, according to Robert Allen, fleet manager.

"We like the truck; it’s a nice, clean body to upfit, it certainly has the power we want, and it has the Cummins diesel option, which we have in our 5500 trucks. The Cummins costs more, but given fuel prices, it’s been a good deal because diesel fuel efficiency is about 20-percent better," said Allen. "This truck supports our mission."

Allen expects an average lifecycle of 60-72 months with the chassis cabs. Drivers love the trucks for their height and road visibility, he added.

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