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2026 Ram 1500 Tradesman Put to a Real-World Fleet Test
A few days behind the wheel of a 2026 Ram 1500 Tradesman turned into a test of visibility, parking, work-ready features, and even severe-weather driving.
September 16, 2026
The 2026 Ram 1500 Tradesman Crew Cab 4x4 may be built for work, but how does it hold up when the driving gets very real?
In this episode of In the Driver’s Seat, Work Truck’s Lauren Fletcher spends several days with the Ram 1500 on Ohio interstates, city streets, and crowded parking lots before unexpected severe weather adds one more challenge to the test.
The review covers the truck’s 3.6L Pentastar V-6 with eTorque, towing and payload capability, Bed Utility Group, onboard power, ingress and egress, parking technology, and what the four-way manual driver’s seat means for a shorter driver.
Fletcher also shares how the Ram’s Active Lane Management System performed when heavy rain made lane markings difficult to see, including an important reminder about knowing when driver-assistance technology may be less helpful as road conditions change.
Sometimes the most useful fleet test is the one you did not plan.