Author Archives: Eric

Ford LTL Super Jump

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Eric

I would like to share with you some videos that were brought to my attention over the past week. Up first is this insane jump of a what looks like a Ford LTL9000 from the land down under, Australia. Enjoy … Continue reading →

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Your Trucks – The Moroz Fleet

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Eric

I received some photos today of three really great looking dump trucks owned by Michael Moroz that I would like to share with you. They are really sharp looking rigs that could pass for brand new to the untrained eye. … Continue reading →

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Heavy Metal Fest 2013

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Eric

A few years back I went to Metallica concert. My seats were up in the nosebleeds but that really doesn’t matter when you see Metallica as long as your ears work. Of all the concerts you could attend you probably … Continue reading →

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Sierra-Tahoe Ready Mix – International LoneStar

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Eric

Do you remember when the LoneStar was first revealed? I sure do. It seemed like such an insane design at the time. For many there were only two choices. Love it or hate it. Being an International fan I was … Continue reading →

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Mack Truck Collection

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Eric

I sure do enjoy finding an old and weathered truck that is still on the road earning its keep. This R-Model Mack belonging to the Northern Group seems to fit the bill nicely. Months back I passed by their Fulton, … Continue reading →

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Industry News Roundup – August 2013

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Eric

Truck News reports that Navistar has reached a milestone with over 10,000 orders placed for the Cummins ISX15 powered International Prostar. Major fleet orders include Penske, Ryder and Swift. This is good news for the struggling manufacturer as it continues to … Continue reading →

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14th Annual National Brockway Show

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Eric

Yesterday saw the 14th Annual National Brockway show grace the streets of downtown Cortland, NY. Over 100 trucks made the journey from around the country and the world to return to their place of the birth. In addition to the … Continue reading →

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Empire Farm Days – Part 2

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Eric

Yesterday I mentioned that there was a decent collection of classic tractors on hand during the Empire Farm Days 2013 show. The large turn out was made possible by the local tractor clubs of the area. Red power. Green power. … Continue reading →

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Empire Farm Days 2013

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Eric

Yesterday I spent some time at the Empire Farm Days show outside of Seneca Falls, NY. Farm Days is something of trade show for farmers and other folks in the agriculture industry. Seminars, equipment demonstrations, and other farm related stuff … Continue reading →

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Manifest Destiny

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Eric

It’s quite possible that I’ve featured a Moultons truck on DDD every week for the past three weeks. While we wait on confirmation from the research department lets take a gander at the photo below. Dan was able to grab … Continue reading →

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