Author Archives: Eric

Almost Had It

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Eric

On the commute to work this morning I came across a great truck shot; a Peterbilt with a triaxle lowboy. Between the incline of the road and the cold weather the pipes were smoking away. The early morning light and … Continue reading →

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Verizon Twins

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Eric

Do you remember the games that used to come on children’s place mats at high quality dinning establishments like Denny’s, Perkins, or Friendly’s? They helped to occupy the children from the long waits that parents had no choice but to … Continue reading →

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International 2674 Snow Plows

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Eric

I really like the look of the International 2674. I know compared to modern rigs like the new Western Stars and Freightliners running around this truck is ancient technology but I just can’t get enough of them. If I was … Continue reading →

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Didn’t See That Coming

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Eric

I went to bed Friday night with plans to tackle all sorts of home related tasks the following day. The weather had been mild all week so I was toying with the idea of taking down the Christmas lights and … Continue reading →

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Big Truck Book – February ’88

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Eric

I mentioned a few weeks ago that as I child I would spend countless hours browsing through books like Commercial Truck Trader. Over the years I amassed quite a collection. Sadly in a moment of weakness I dumped them all … Continue reading →

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The B-Roll Update

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Eric

It’s time to show some love to the trucks who never had a staring roll in Daily Diesel Dose. The B-Roll has received another batch of trucks for your viewing pleasure. Everything from garbage trucks… To heavy equipment…. To new … Continue reading →

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Central Concrete Supply Company

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Eric

Time for more west coast flavor with a small slice of the Central Concrete Supply fleet. CCS doesn’t seem to descriminate when it comes trucks as all varieties and manufactuers are present. You can never go wrong with a fleet … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Ashby Moving Engineers

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Eric

Here is a fine looking Autocar from the 2007 ATHS national meet that was held in Colorado Springs, CO. The show registration pegs this truck as a 1974 DC9364B model. It wears the logo of Ashby Moving Engineers of Oklahoma … Continue reading →

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At The Dealer – Stars in Waiting

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Eric

Today we are taking a look at the Western Star trucks depth chart starting with the “lightest” truck in the lineup, the 4700. This one belongs to Paragon Environmental Construction and comes equipped with a rather intense looking Vac setup. … Continue reading →

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Tower Cranes Over Buffalo

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Eric

Cranes have been spotted over Buffalo folks. Perhaps there is some economic hope after all. Dan has yet another great photo series of one such monster being erected at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute. I can speak from experience that … Continue reading →

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