Author Archives: Eric

Your Photos

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Eric

It’s always a good day when I receive photos like the ones below. To start Joe sends this insane Kenworth used to haul the funny car of Mike Knowles. I like how the truck is registered as private RV. Toss … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Saunders Mack

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Eric

The last Daily Diesel Dose topic about a ready-mix truck was 50 calendar days ago. I can hear the screams of outrage across the globe as I admit to this travesty so please accept this Mack DM(?) as an apology. … Continue reading →

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The Making of a Monster

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Eric

Watch out, someone went crazy with the checkboxes on the factory build sheet with this International Workstar 6×6. As you can see, this truck towers over its puny 4×2 brother in the background. I would love to see this truck … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Brockway 359

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Eric

Upstate New York is a beautiful part of the country with a long list of positive attributes. Many are familiar with the complete four seasons, abundant natural beauty, strong university system and the presence of NYC only a short four … Continue reading →

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National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Eric

September 16-22nd is  National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.  Now is a good time to reflect on the simple fact that if you have it most likely a truck brought it.  Thank you to all the drivers who spend days and weeks away … Continue reading →

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eBay Finds – 1956 Oshkosh Pickup

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Eric

Past eBay finds on this site have included former heavy duty trucks converted into “pickups”, mostly in the form of military transport trucks that have been bobtailed. I like those trucks and would certainly buy one if my lotto numbers … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Night Paving

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Eric

For today we have some great night paving photos provide by Dan.  As usual, the photos are fantastic and speak for themselves. Enjoy!  

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It Just Got Real – Komatsu PC600LC

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Eric

There is nothing about this demolition attachment that doesn’t mean business. Take a look at the excavator that it belongs with… Do you think it has enough hydraulic lines? This massive piece of equipment has been sitting at a demolition … Continue reading →

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ATCA Northeastern PA – More Videos

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Eric

Here are more videos from the ATCA Antique Truck show in Harford, PA from two weeks ago. First, a nice collection of Peterbilts. And of course there is always room from more Brockways! It’s one thing to see these trucks … Continue reading →

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Anno Domini 1963

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Eric

Truck adverting has certainly changed over the years. To start, you don’t find ads for large commercial trucks outside of industry publications anymore. Gone are the days when you would open you copy of Life or Time and see advertisements … Continue reading →

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