Monthly Archives: November 2011

The Future of Trailers?

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Eric

Could this be the future of trailer technology?  It doesn’t take much to realize a square box being dragged down the road at 65 mph is anything but efficient in regards to aerodynamics.  With that premise in mind Mercedes Benz engineers … Continue reading →

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2012 ATD Commercial Truck of the Year

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Eric

The trucks have been tested, the list has been generated, the ballots are printing as we speak.  Judging critera such as overall look, roominess and ease of maintainence a select panel of journalists have made their call. And the nominees … Continue reading →

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Still Working – International Eagle

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Eric

Today we have some what of a classic rig, an International 9300 Eagle.  This truck can trace it’s heritage all the waaaaay back to 1984 when it was introduced as a premium conventional model which basically means that this truck was designed to look boxy and … Continue reading →

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Hough H60 Payloader

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Eric

Keeping the loader trend going from earlier in the weekI present you with this Hough H60 Payloader.  You’ll notice that this loader is wearing the famous “man on tractor” IH logo of International Harvester.  Hough was purchased by International in … Continue reading →

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Shell Rotella SuperRigs

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Eric

How about some super customized rigs for this day after Thanksgiving? If you’re looking for the best of the best the best place to turn is the Shell Rotella SuperRigs show. Check out this video from the 09 show. Good … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – Trojan Loader

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Eric

Today we have a slightly different Lost and Found as it has to do with not a truck but a front end loader.  It’s doubtful that this loader will ever see the job site again as the motor is missing and the … Continue reading →

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International Reefer

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Eric

Found this sharp looking late model International at the local Thermo King dealer.  Clean and classic with some nice customs touches for a truck model that was often over looked as a plain jane workhorse.  It could be a 4800 … Continue reading →

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Mack Granite – Single or Double?

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Eric

Today we have two Mack Granites of different wheel base and setup but owned by the same government agency, NYSDOT.  The first Granite is single axle and probably two or three years old based on the headlights setup.  Not much … Continue reading →

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Heavy Equipment John Deere Style

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Eric

Spotted this interesting looking vehicle at the local John Deere dealer this weekend, it’s a 764 HSD (high speed dozer).  With its quad tracks the 764 can obtain high speeds of 16 mph on a variety of surfaces.  I wonder … Continue reading →

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My Kingdom for a Workstar!

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Eric

At Daily Diesel Dose we love those Internationals so here is a three pack of WorkStars. Nice setup with a National Crane.  Pay no attention to the hippie bus in the background. This truck was at the local Freightliner dealer… HERESY! … Continue reading →

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