History

• A 1918 half-ton Dodge truck.
  
  Dodge earned its reputation as a builder of rugged and dependable trucks during World War I when large quantities were sent to France for front-line duty. Since then, it has crossed over from civilian light-duty use to commercial work, providing vehicles for ambulances, tow trucks, multi-purpose vans and even school student transportation.
  
  

Significance

• A 1948 Dodge fire department ladder truck.
  
  Commercial use of Dodge trucks increased dramatically in the 1950s with the development of the more powerful and versatile Hemispherical "Hemi" V-8 and later the 5.9-liter Cummins diesel engines used in school buses.
  
  

Function

• A 1958 advertisement for a utility-style Dodge mini-van.
  
  As the needs of businesses increased after World War II, Dodge offered an extended line of mini-vans, panel trucks and chassis cabs that could be customized by the buyer to suit individual needs.
  
  

Types

• In 1979 Dodge offered an "Adult Toy" package called the "L'll Red Express" Truck.
  
  Models include the standard compact Dakota, the light-duty Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500, the Power Wagon, Town Wagon, forward control vans, full-size transportation vans and the big Class 4 4500 and Class 5 5500 trucks.
  
  

Features

• A Dodge Class 5 5500 service truck.
  
  The 2009 Chassis Cab 3500 comes with an ambulance prep package for municipal service and features a 355-horsepower Hemi engine.
  
  

Size

• A Dodge WM300 Power Wagon military truck.
  
  By 2009, the wheelbase for the standard cab 4500 and 5500 series trucks were 144.5, 168.6, 192.5 and 204.5 inches depending on whether they featured single- or dual-rear wheels.
  
  

Fun Fact

• Dodge assembled Commer 1500 FC mini work vans in Iran in the early 1960s.