Author Archives: Eric

You’re in the Army now.

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Eric

Military abbreviation tend to be rather straight forward. Often times they are so blunt they raise the question of “did we really need an abbreviation for that?”. Or it can be the other way around. Take for instance the M-ATV … Continue reading →

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Empire State Antique Truck Association 2012

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Eric

Yesterday was the first day of a two day old truck and tractor extravaganza in Stafford, NY.  Yesterday was the 26th anniversary of the show and the first at it’s new location.  Plenty of great trucks both large and small were on … Continue reading →

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International and Cummins are friends again.

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Eric

It was announced the other day that International would once again offer Cummins 15 liter engines in their trucks.  All across the country truckers could be heard rejoicing in the news.  At the same time industry analysts sat back in … Continue reading →

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Vintage Words – Trucklines are America’s lifelines

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Eric

The most recent addition to the growing collection of vintage advertisements housed at the Daily Diesel Dose archives is this American Trucking Industry and IHC ad that describes the one job that trucks DON’T want.  Ok, the ad really doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Calling All Dump Trucks

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Eric

Nothing like a sewer project spanning a few city blocks to bring out the dump trucks of all shapes and sizes.  This job site is a very active one.  The primary contractor has their own fleet of trucks, the local … Continue reading →

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Bring On The Snow

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Eric

I know we have many Star Car fans out there so this one is for you.  This brand new Western Star 4900 SF is decked out and ready for winter.  Double wings?  Oooooh yes.  Everest plows, Hi-Way box sander and … Continue reading →

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Calling all Mixerologists

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Eric

Do you like readymix trucks?  Maybe you call the cement trucks.  Either way, if you have ever stopped to photograph one on the job site then I have something for you, allreadymix.com, the site made for and run by mixerologists … Continue reading →

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Cornfield Cadillac?

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Eric

Some trucks are at home on the highway while others enjoy the back roads and the farm fields. This International 9900 has the looks of an Interstate rig while wearing the black and white stripe more commonly found on its … Continue reading →

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Unsafe Lane Change

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Eric

Around the City of Syracuse there are many old rail road bridges.  Some a very low and have the habit of snaring the unsuspecting truck driver.  Bridge and truck crashes are so common that the local news media barely bothers … Continue reading →

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Vintage Words – GM Diesels

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Eric

Top Daily Diesel Dose contributor Marc, just sent me a huge collection of vintage advertisements that I can now begin to share with you.  To start, we have this ad for GM Diesels, aka, Detroit Diesel. Much like the Million … Continue reading →

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