Pickup trucks have evolved over the years, but the need to clearly designate a truck's capacity for work has been around for generations. Ford produced the F-1 pickup truck starting in the late 1940s.

One of the most common questions people ask before towing a camper, travel trailer, or fifth wheel is: Will my truck be able to tow it? Or what kind of truck do I need to safely haul it? There’s a ton ...

In the earliest days of what we recognize as pickup trucks, rating them by payload capacity was a practical way to ensure they were capable of doing the work required. These days you'll see truck ...