For the Toughest Jobs in Northern North Carolina, More Drivers Go Diesel with a New 2017 RAM 3500

There's more than a few reasons why a diesel-equipped heavy-duty RAM truck is the pickup of choice for the hard labor, too. Discover the capability that construction workers, project managers, and tradespeople from Winston-Salem to Charlotte and the Tar Heel State over love, and you'll see what we mean.

Its centerpiece is the Proven and Legendary 6.7-liter Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6 engine. Shelling 385 horsepower and 900 pound-feet of torque of when paired with an available AISIN six-speed automatic transmission, a new RAM 3500 delivers draft-horse-quality max towing for up to 31,210 pounds. Our automaker's inline-six has the benefit of being low-maintenance, too, with a 15,000-mile oil-change interval that's a best-in-class.

Factor in structural excellence like a 50,000-PSI hydroformed steel frame, three-link front suspension, larger stabilizer bar, better-positioned springs, stronger shocks than in previous models, and a staggering 14,000-pound maximum GVWR. Then, consider the truck's class-exclusive smart exhaust engine brake, which uses a variable nozzle on the turbo to reliably control movement on a downward slope, enhancing stability and keeping brake disc wear to a minimum. The result is clear. A 2017 RAM truck like 3500 is one of the smoothest rides around, even when lugging maximum payloads up to an enormous 6,720 pounds. What's more, hitching up and heading out on the work orders of the day in Greensboro is a breeze thanks to an available fifth-wheel/gooseneck package that incorporates a structural cross member on the pickup's factory-installed rear axle.

Further, it's got all the trappings of a mobile office to keep you productive when you're on the clock and entertained when you're not. For one, options like the available RamBox Cargo Management System, a bed extender and divider, bed rails with adjustable tie-down cleats, and a new lighting system all make it easy to organize and transport all the tools and equipment the grind demands. There's even an optional AllSecure Central Locking System to keep them safe while you're away from your High Point work site. Plus, optional Uconnect infotainment, available Wi-Fi connectivity, voice command, and optional navigation streamline the controls of numerous vehicle functions at your fingertips while helping you stay connected to civilization off the beaten path. You can even take advantage of an optional ParkView rear back-up camera to slip into that premium space at your venue with ease.

Best of all, when you decide to purchase or lease a new 2017 RAM 3500 diesel truck with us here in Kernersville, NC, you can take peace of mind in the testament to quality of a five-year or 100,000-mile Diesel Powertrain Limited Warranty, among the most competitive in the industry. After all, you'd expect nothing less from a RAM pickup.

Eager to try one on for size? Visit our Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership here on NC Highway 66 South in Kernersville, and we'll talk shop on a test-drive we're sure will make an impression!