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    Dodge Ram Trucks, a division of the Chrysler Group created in 2009, focused on the public needs with the pickup truck. In a male-dominated truck industry, approximately 11% of pickup trucks in the United States are registered to females. With such a small number of percentage of women truck owners, Ram debuted a television advertisement. In 2015, during the 141st Kentucky Derby to appeal to female buyers. By doing so, they inspired women to break the stereotypes, specifically the male-dominated

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    “I Drive Your Truck” by Lee Brice shows many examples of pathos, ethos, and logos. The song tells of a man who lost his friend, who owned a truck. The lyrics of the song begin with a description of the belongings in the truck, including change, his dog tag, a Braves hat and shirt. To cope with the feelings of missing him, he drives his truck around. He rolls the windows down, turns the radio up to the channel his friend used to listen to, and just drives. Before watching the music video, it was easy

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    Ram Truck Safety Features Performance and appearance are obvious factors when shopping for a new vehicle, but safety features should not be overlooked. The automobile industry in general has made great strides in addressing vehicle safety issues, and Ram trucks are leaders in the field. The 2015 Ram 1500 truck has been tested for safety, and it receives very high marks. It received the highest rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety when tested for rear crash protection and moderate

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    A Silverado truck is for getting hard work done and getting it dirty! Before researching this amazing Silverado truck, I knew that it was good for toweling and has great horsepower. I knew that this truck would be great for getting the job done.I am interested in buying this truck, because it is great for toweling and also I am in the market for a truck. A car isn’t a must, cause a truck would be more beneficial by, my family and I having to towel around a lot of stuff. My budget is $60,000, realising

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    Driving a semi-truck isn't the most glamorous job in the world. It requires long hours, days, or weeks, away from home, and it's physically demanding. Still, there are thousands of truck drivers across the country that truly wouldn't have it any other way. To these hardy folks, driving a big rig isn't just a job, it's a way of life. Surely, they must receive some sort of perks that make it all worth while? Yes, they do. In fact, there are three major benefits of working for an OTR trucking company

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    Organization for Applied Scientific Research) white paper “Truck Platooning: Driving the Future of Transportation” by Janssen, Zwijnenberg, Blankers, and Kruijff, the practicalities, benefits, and technologies of truck platooning are discussed. While their focus of truck platooning covers the Netherlands and Europe, this idea is universal and can easily be applied to North America. Truck platooning is the concept of two or more trucks following each other at an interval of less than one second

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    Truck driving is a difficult profession requiring exceptional driving skills, judgment, level headedness, independence, and stamina. Passing the CDL test alone doesn't mean that one possesses the above qualities that mark a true professional. Only years of experience will do that. Semi-trucks are huge, top-heavy, and unwieldy vehicles that are difficult to drive even when road conditions are good. During bad weather and especially in the winter, avoiding trucking accidents requires much concentration

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    Nearly everything you see in stores and even in your home was, at some point, transported overland by a truck. Tractor-trailer rigs in particular, haul cargo over longer distances than those covered by local delivery trucks. Because of this, they carry much heavier loads and can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. This makes them 20 to 30 times heavier than the average car. Truck drivers must obey the same traffic rules as other vehicles on the road and like many motorists, their negligence can cause an

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    Do you love your truck, but wish it had more capabilities? Are you trying to decide whether or not to purchase aftermarket parts to upgrade your truck? Custom truck parts can be a great way to upgrade your vehicle, without needing to purchase a new truck. If you're still not sure whether or not this is something you'd like to do, here are some why you should consider an upgrade: Heavy loads: Trucks are meant for hauling, but they do have some limitations. If you regularly haul heavy loads, you may

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    its appearance and its practicality. The 2016 F-250 Platinum series truck that sat on the dealership lot, in Hillsboro, Kansas is one of those items. This white behemoth of shaped metal is one of the most stunning vehicles ever made even for a truck. I can liken looking at the 2016 F-250 Platinum series truck to looking at a supermodel, pretty from a distance, gorgeous from up close. It was while I was walking around this truck that I started to appreciate the beauty of it. As its white platinum

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