Author Archives: Eric

The Final Load

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Eric

There is saying that goes something like “if you have it, a trucker brought it.” In our modern world this very true. Now if you need what this truck carries you just bought your final purchase. You see, this truck … Continue reading →

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Auotcar Mondays – Broome County Highway Department

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Eric

A great edition of Autocar Mondays is here with truck 97 of the Broome County Highway Department. This 1988 version is powered by a 350 Cummins connected to a 18 speed transmission. Out back a classic Holmes 750 wrecker is … Continue reading →

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Bringing Home The Prize

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Eric

Here is cool photo Ryan shared with me more than a few months ago. Once again a cluttered and poorly organized inbox conspired to prevent this image from seeing the light of day. What we have is Cat 631E scraper … Continue reading →

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Where Have All The Topkicks Gone?

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Eric

Just the other day I was commenting how the Kodiak/Topkick line of trucks has started to grown on me. For many the GM product rank near the bottom in the world of trucks. “They share the same cab as their … Continue reading →

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Mama I’m Coming Home

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Eric

Read in best used cars salesman voice for maximum effect Hi there folks, Uncle Sam here with Presidents Day savings that are simply TOO good to pass up! With combat operations ending in Iraq and Afghanistan my lots are overflowing … Continue reading →

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Gypsum by McCarthy

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Eric

Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds….of delivering dry wall. I almost walked into the boom two or three times while trying to line up a … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Autocar CK64B

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Eric

What you see below is a Autocar CK64B. A rare truck by any standard. Take a moment to google the name and see how many images you find. I’ll wait. Back already? That didn’t take long. Did you try Bing? … Continue reading →

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Rick and Rich Towing

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Eric

Towtastic! Don’t worry I’ll never use that word again. Yesterday I came across this sharp looking Peterbilt 389 of Rick and Rich Towing. This rotator (Century) has plenty of bells and whistles to make it stand out. It’s a look … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – White Road Boss 2

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Eric

The White Road Boss 2. What a name. It reminds me of action movie sequel. I came across this one two years ago when I was returning from the ATHS Hudson Mohawk truck show in Ballston Spa, NY. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Wintery Mix

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Eric

Two days ago the weather was perfect for plow spotting but miserable for nearly any other daily activity like driving, walking, and drying laundry on the clothes line. For me the day provided many a great opportunity but sadly I … Continue reading →

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