Author Archives: Eric

The Crossroads of New York State

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Eric

I was coming home from the National Brockway show two weeks ago when I passed through the scenic town of LaFayette, NY. If you are familiar with the area you know that the hills surrounding the town provide for near … Continue reading →

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ATHS Twin Tiers 2012

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Eric

Yesterday the Twin Tiers chapter of the ATHS held their annual truck show at the Broome County Fairgrounds. A really nice collection of trucks, tractors and heavy equipment was on hand for all to enjoy.  Because of the geographic closeness to … Continue reading →

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Auction Leftovers

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Eric

Yesterday was another auction at the Alex Lyon facility in Canastota, NY.  Some old lots from the July auction were mixed among the new offerings of trucks, loaders and dozers. Check out this ’03 Peterbilt 379, it was a very popular truck, … Continue reading →

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Vintage Words – Chevrolet Jobmaster Trucks

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Eric

1962 Chevrolet Jobmaster Trucks.  Reading through the ad’s description of how these trucks were built you might just think you were seeing the world’s toughest vehicle.

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On the Job – Peterbilt 379

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Eric

I’ve never had a burger from In-N-Out before but Ryan, the submitor of these photos, vouches for their excellence. Ryan tells us the In-N-Out fleet is the cleanest on the highways of California and based on the photos I don’t … Continue reading →

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The Patriot Fleet

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Eric

Crete Carriers is serious about paying respect to current and past members of the United States Armed Services. Not content to just provide lip service to the ideas behind the simple yet complex idea of patriotism, Crete Carriers assembled a … Continue reading →

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Mobile Mack Screen Plant

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Eric

It’s been awhile since I’ve featured a Suit-Kote truck on Daily Diesel Dose so here is an interesting Mack that appears to have a screening plant built on the back. I’m not sure if this truck works in tandem with … Continue reading →

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Cat, for all your logging needs

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Eric

Has Caterpillar become the one stop shop for all your logging needs? Now that the CT660 is in the lineup nearly every piece of heavy equipment necessary for logging is covered except for the saw mill. Click any photo below … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Flower Delivery

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Eric

The next time you have to grab flowers for some special occasion or maybe to get yourself out of the dog house think of this truck, it made it possible.

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Mack in the USA

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Eric

Pop quiz. Only one truck manufacturer can claim that all of their models are built int the United States. Name the compnay. If you need help, check out the video below. It’s great to hear that companies are still actively … Continue reading →

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