Author Archives: Eric

Canadian National 5703 Derailment

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Eric

Yesterday as I was coming home from work I was wondering what material I had laying around that could be turned into a post for today. As I crossed the bridge into town I looked to my right and saw … Continue reading →

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National Grid Truck Bingo – Freightliner M2 Extend Cab

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Eric

Here is a bingo piece I forgot to put on the board this past August. Good thing this is a never ending game. To the untrained eye this may seem like just another National Grid Freightliner bucket truck but there … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Return Visit

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Eric

We last saw this truck a little over two months ago for Autocar Mondays so I believe more than enough time has passed to share more photos of this fine machine from 1961. As mentioned before this rig is setup with … Continue reading →

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A New International PayStar?

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Eric

Last week I heard whisperings of an all new International PayStar design being shown to International dealers. This rumor came from the BigMackTrucks.com forum of all places but I see no reason why it shouldn’t be true. International has placed … Continue reading →

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Great American Truck Racing

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Eric

Great American Truck Racing, the sport of kings. I joined a facebook group some time ago devoted to the history of the GATR series and while it started off slow the page is really starting to come to life with … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – Armored Cars and More

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Eric

Believe it or not I haven’t made my normal pass through the local heavy truck dealers in weeks now. What with the holidays and bad weather and general laziness I just haven’t had the time. I finally decided to hit … Continue reading →

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Treasure Chest

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Eric

There is a place on the outskirts of town that contain plenty of cool and vintage trucks. They hide on a narrow piece of property behind thick weeds and brush. The only time you can really see them is during … Continue reading →

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Peeping Tom

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Eric

Last Saturday saw a very unpleasant mix of weather that ranged from snow to sleet to rain. This indecisive pattern meant that plows around the area were on alert and waiting for changing conditions. Passing by the local NYS Thruway … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Two for Two

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Eric

Rust free is the way to be! This Autocar ACL from the City of Utica is looking pretty good all things considered. Despite the extended frame rails and quick hood access panels I don’t see an signs of plow equipment so … Continue reading →

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Tired Iron

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Eric

Time to start the year off right at Daily Diesel Dose….by looking at trucks from an auction that took place in October! I kept putting these shots on the back burner for one reason or another until so much time … Continue reading →

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