The "Pilot-House" name for this cab style came from the industry first cab with increased glass for better visibility and a higher, more spacious cab.
“Dodge’s first postwar light and medium-duty trucks featured an industry-leading ‘pilot house’ cab, a colorful term reflecting the cab’s increased height and larger glass area that provided improved driver visibility. Engines in these well-received new trucks were shifted forward and the front axle set back, resulting in a shorter wheelbase, wider front track and improved over-all weight distribution. Higher and wider cargo bed sides increased load-carrying capacity by 40 percent over previous models.” (Ram Zone, 1-11-13).
