Author Archives: Eric

2014 National Brockway Truck Show

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Eric

Somedays you are at the top of your game. Other days you are not. Yesterday was one of those days were I was scraping the bottom of the barrel just to get buy. You see I had grand plans to … Continue reading →

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Ready in the Rain

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Eric

I was in Rome two weeks ago when I stopped to have lunch near Northern Industries Rome ready mix plant. A few rigs were parked out back on this very rainy day while others came and went. Some appeared to … Continue reading →

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Allis Chalmers HD21 Dozer

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Eric

Just like a shark cruising the beach line a 30 ton bulldozer can sneak up you. I know it sounds silly but such was the case with this behemoth Allis Chalmers HD21 dozer. People coming across this iron lump were often … Continue reading →

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Tractor Pulling

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Eric

I almost forgot about these “tractors” that were at the Broome County Fair a few weeks ago. They hail from the super stock class of tractors which according to the info on the NYTPA website can include a few different setups. Code … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – A Little Bit of Everything

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Eric

Nate sent me these great photos the other day of some trucks he stumbled upon during his travels. The gallery below contains a little bit of everything. Check out this well worn Kenworth K-100 with mean looking spoke wheels. From the … Continue reading →

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Bulldog Generations

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Eric

I came across this pair of bulldogs a few weeks ago and thought it was an interesting shot. The old Mack DM on the left may not have the creature comforts of the Granite but it’s still working. We saw this Gabes … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – An Autocar In Progress

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Eric

Maybe you noticed this truck in the gallery of ESATA coverage from yesterday. I know this was one of the first trucks to catch my eye at the show. The frame has been stretched to include room for the tandem … Continue reading →

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2014 Empire State Antique Truck Association

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Eric

Enjoy some choice cuts from the 2014 Empire State Antique Truck Association annual show. Can I interest you in this 1971 361? Please take a moment to peruse our extensive video collection. Don’t see what you would like? Tough! This … Continue reading →

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August Snow Plow Update

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Eric

Just like clockwork it’s time for the monthly (during the summer only) update of snow plows encountered by me and this time around a few other people. Continuing the trend of the past two years the new Western Star plows … Continue reading →

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The 1000th Post

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Eric

Quick everyone look! It’s the 1,000th post! Like the odometer rolling over on your semi truck at the million mile mark Daily Diesel Dose has reached a milestone. Phew! I always said when I reached 1,000 I would shut the site … Continue reading →

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