AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 29, 2015
- Ram Commercial to supply 9,113 new 2016 Ram ProMaster 2500 cargo vans to U.S. Postal Service
- Ram ProMaster 2500 is a highly customizable van designed to exceed the demands of commercial customers
- Customized outfitting for national mail and package delivery service
- Segment exclusive front-wheel-drive system enhances all-weather operation
FCA US LLC announced today that it will supply 9,113 new 2016 Ram ProMaster 2500 cargo vans to the United States Postal Service (USPS).
FCA US LLC announced today that it will supply 9,113 new 2016 Ram ProMaster 2500 cargo vans to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).
The 2016 Ram ProMaster 2500 cargo van selected by USPS features the award-winning, gasoline-fueled 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine rated at 280-horsepower output with peak torque of 260 lb.-ft. The engine is paired with a proven, smooth-shifting, six-speed automatic transmission, upgraded to accommodate the ProMaster’s exceptional cargo-hauling capability.
“The Ram ProMaster is suited to meet the challenging demands of a USPS delivery vehicle,” said Bob Hegbloom, President and CEO, Ram Truck Brand – FCA US. “Reliability, durability, ease of use, lower acquisition and operating costs are hallmarks of the Ram ProMaster.”
The Postal Service operates one of the largest vehicle fleets in the nation. USPS uses an estimated 190,000 vehicles to collect and deliver mail, including about 142,000 long-life vehicles (LLVs). The Ram ProMaster order is independent of USPS’ acquisition program to supply the next generation of its delivery vehicles.
“While each and every one of our fleet customers is important to us, none command our attention like USPS,” said Tim Kuniskis, Vice President – Fleet Operations, FCA – North America. “I can’t think of another more mission-critical service than literally delivering the goods of our nation on a daily basis, and we are honored that USPS chose the Ram ProMaster to help them meet their challenging duty.”
About Ram ProMaster
The unibody system under the cab is an enabler for the ProMaster’s segment exclusive front-wheel-drive system.
Interior design and function are of primary importance for a light commercial vehicle in which the driver normally spends long hours at the wheel, often under demanding conditions. The cabin of the ProMaster was therefore designed with comfortable driving ergonomics, important because the ProMaster is a place of work.
Because goods always need to be transported with total security, the Ram ProMaster van is fitted with accommodations to hold cargo down on the floor. Up to 12 tie-down rings with 1,000-lb. rating fold away to maintain a flat floor, along with five sidewall tie-down rings with 550-lb. rating, for easy loading and unloading operations. The cargo area also features the most vertical walls in the segment to enable shelving upfits while taking full advantage of extra space.
Ram’s full-size van offers more than 35 active and passive safety and security features, including electronic stability control. Ram ProMaster also features ParkView rear backup camera and ParkSense rear park assist with audible warning, all of which are useful when maneuvering a large van.
The Ram ProMaster is Ram Commercial’s full-size van entry within the brand’s popular commercial vehicle lineup. With more than 14 configurations, ProMaster takes its place in the expanding, purpose-built segment with a number of best-in-class features focused on the commercial customer. Coming from a strong background of commercial vehicles, the class exclusive front-wheel-drive ProMaster van outperforms its rear-wheel-drive competitors in slick surface conditions such as snow. The ProMaster also boasts numerous best-in-class features that are appreciated by hard-working customers. Best-in-class fuel efficiency, cargo capacity, usability, and, of course, total cost of ownership all combine to deliver a proven solution for businesses and fleets.
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Will the new trucks have all the comforts the Postal limos have? Hope the trucks at least have the ability to carry liquor and cold beer like the Postal limos can.
They have large gas tanks, that does not make them “good on gas”.
FWD in CA, Fl,Tx,Nev.,ect.Must have rough winters.
If these are like the RAM pickup truck, they’ll be rotting out in less than 5 years!!!
Obviously “yea right” 1st thought negative. 1st “automatic” drive I saw and drove was a Dodge with fluid drive , 1942 Coupe , and been seeing some version of that in everything from coupes to submarines , so at least lots of experience there ! Got a better one , put it out there ! !
A gas guzzler; the dumb asses should have gone diesel and Chrysler/ Fiat has some of the poorest quality in the industry. Who hires the people that makes these decisions?
We have 4 prom asters for delivery vehicles and they are great on gas
The people that hires them are usually their brother,nephew,son in other words all in the family. That’s why the Post Office is going down the Shitter.