Author Archives: Eric

Transfer Dump Truck Race

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Eric

I can honestly say I have never seen anything like this before; a transfer dump truck drag race. Standing still this 359 is an impressive setup but just wait till you see it action. Did you catch that little trick when the … Continue reading →

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On the Move – Liftech Kenworth

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Eric

I’m starting to play around with catching more semi’s as the roll on down the road. Over the past few days I’ve been busy scoping out some good locations that offer clear views and plenty of truck traffic. I’m torn … Continue reading →

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Hawaiian Snow Removal

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Eric

A few days ago I received an email regarding snow removal equipment from a location I never dreamed would require plows and snow throwers. Hawaii. Yes, you read that correctly. Hawaii. Karl sends us shots of a Unimog 1700 and … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – Delivery Truck Hell

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Eric

There was a time when delivery trucks were not just generic white Ford E-Series vans. Back in the day there were many companies who specialized in building custom bodies on chassis supplied by GM, Ford, Dodge and International. The truck … Continue reading →

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One More Round

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Eric

Do you remember a week ago when I wondered if this truck would be the last action shot of the season regarding plow trucks? HA! I guess I brought this on. As I type the snow is falling fast and … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Garbage Trucks

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Eric

Trash. Garbage. Rubbish. Refuse. Common words to describe the leftovers of our daily lives that no longer have value. Trucks like the two below haul it away on a weekly basis. I caught both of these trucks waiting for the … Continue reading →

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Autocar Trucks – The Jet Age

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Eric

I know Daily Diesel Dose has a few visitors that are just as nuts over planes as they are trucks. This one is for you! Joining the collection of Autocar truck scans is this 50’s era DC model with integral … Continue reading →

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Still Working – GMC “Crackerbox”

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Eric

Andy sent me this photo a few days ago. It’s a GMC COE commonly referred to as a crackerbox or sometimes a slab cab. Looking at the photos it’s clear where this name came from. The more I thought about it the more … Continue reading →

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Vitale Heavy Hauling

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Eric

I didn’t expect to catch the dismantling and hauling of the SANY crane from the other day but apparently it was destined to be. Stopping by the job site on Thursday afternoon I found the boom of the crane spooled down and … Continue reading →

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SANY Crane – Auburn Crane and Rigging

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Eric

Crane lovers rejoice. Today is your day. With the weather finally starting to break I can once again stop by the many construction sites on the west side of the city. One such project is the new Marriot Courtyard in … Continue reading →

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