Ram Dominates the 2025 Texas Truck Rodeo with Four Big Wins

Ram continues its streak of excellence, taking home four major awards at the 2025 Texas Truck Rodeo, an event hosted by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA). Held in Texas—the undisputed truck capital of the U.S.—the Rodeo is one of the most competitive events in the industry. From off-road capability to innovative powertrains and luxurious designs, Ram proved why it’s a leader in the truck world.

Ram 1500: Texas’ Full-Size and Luxury Pickup Champion

The Ram 1500 was once again crowned the Full-Size Pickup Truck of Texas, an honor it has earned for an astounding seven consecutive years. The Ram 1500 Tungsten, representing the brand’s pinnacle of luxury, also shone bright by claiming its ninth consecutive title as the Luxury Pickup Truck of Texas. These awards highlight the Ram 1500’s ability to balance rugged dependability with premium comfort and innovation.

Heavy Duty Rebel: Setting the Benchmark in Capability

In the heavy-duty segment, the 2024 Ram Heavy Duty Rebel earned the title of Heavy Duty Pickup Truck of Texas, extending Ram’s dominance in this category to eight consecutive years. Known for its exceptional power, advanced technology, and off-road capabilities, the Heavy Duty Rebel underscores Ram’s commitment to producing trucks that excel in the toughest environments.

Hurricane High Output Engine: Best Powertrain Award

The highly advanced 3.0L Hurricane High Output Straight-Six Turbo engine brought home the Best Powertrain award. This cutting-edge engine exemplifies Ram’s focus on engineering excellence, offering both exceptional power and remarkable fuel efficiency. Its recognition further cements Ram’s place at the forefront of automotive powertrain innovation.

Industry Praise for Ram’s Performance

 “Ram trucks delivered outstanding performance once again this year, securing multiple consecutive awards, including the Full-Size Pickup Truck of Texas. This achievement is particularly noteworthy, given that Texas is known as the truck capital of the U.S.”

-TAWA President, Cory Fourniquet

Ram Trucks: Built to Excel

These awards reaffirm Ram’s position as a powerhouse in the truck industry. Whether for daily driving, luxury cruising, or heavy-duty tasks, Ram continues to lead the pack with vehicles that seamlessly blend power, style, and innovation.