Author Archives: Eric

At the Dealer – Spring 2015

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Eric

I stopped by the newest heavy truck dealer in town, Milton Cat, to check out what was new the other day and found this nice looking CT660. I was hoping to find a CT681 but I guess that will have to … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Courville’s Garage

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Eric

Here is a classic Autocar with a Holmes 750 wrecker attached. Operated by Courville’s Garage of Montville, CT this truck is still out there earning its keep with the best of them. The visor and Peterbilt headlights really work on … Continue reading →

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The Rental Shop

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Eric

I happened to be at the local car wash a few months ago when I noticed the white Peterbilt seen below rolling by with an off road dump truck. For a moment I was intrigued and then I remember that … Continue reading →

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Cat Service Trucks

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Eric

Even the helpers need help sometime. Here are a pair of International trucks lettered up for the local Caterpillar dealer. The DuraStar I spotted back in December of last year while the TerraStar was just on the dealer lot this morning. … Continue reading →

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Ebay Finds – GMC General Crew Cab

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Eric

I almost scrolled right pass this gem while browsing ebay a few hours ago. At first glance I thought it was another “bro truck” lifted, chromed, and stacked for pointless reasons but then I noticed that rear cab. This my … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Mack Superliner

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Eric

I had to travel to Watertown, NY the other day to fix a problem that couldn’t be fixed. Needless to say the entire trip was pointless and left me in a bad mood but when I saw this first generation … Continue reading →

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Walter Snow Fighter Identification Guide

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Eric

Have you ever looked a manufacturers ID plate and wondered what all the letters and numbers mean? They are far from a random collection of characters. If you have the right key to decipher the meaning a whole world of … Continue reading →

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Freightliner 114SD Roll Off Truck

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Eric

Yesterday I caught this new Freightliner 114SD of Riccelli Trucking as it dropped a dumpster off at job site. I’ve seen similar unlettered trucks sitting at the local Freightliner dealer for a few weeks now and always suspected, based on the … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Autocar of Ohio

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Eric

Today we have a really cool find for Autocar Mondays. Jason spotted this late 50’s to early 60’s Autocar tow truck while cruising the back roads of Ohio. Little is know about this truck regarding history, specs or current use. … Continue reading →

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Low Rider

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Eric

Now this a nice looking shop truck. Tracey Road Equipment has really pimped out this Western Star 4700 rollback with some custom touches most notably being the low stance. Toss in the addition of the visor, hood mounted mirrors, spotlight, … Continue reading →

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