Author Archives: Eric

Still Working – Yale 1900 Loader

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Eric

While cruising around this past weekend hoping to find some good snow clean up action I happened to spot this Yale working away at the Regional Transportation Center. It was fairly far off in the distance and I almost did … Continue reading →

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Keep on Plowing

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Eric

Keep on plowing. After all these years of running this site that is the first time I’ve titled a post with those words. Hard to believe. With two consecutive weekends of heavy snow I would say it’s about time to … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Unique ACL

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Eric

Check out this mighty fine ACL monster tow truck of Unique Towing and Recovery of Gananoque, Ontario. As far as ACL’s go they don’t look much tougher than this rig. Check out those dual stacks piped to (presumably) a Cat … Continue reading →

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Nevada DOT Snow Plows

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Eric

When thinking of Nevada snow plows usually don’t come to mind but work your way into the mountainous areas around Lake Tahoe your mind set changes dramatically. Now in case you don’t believe me here is proof that such trucks … Continue reading →

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Current Classics

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Eric

People are always trying to figure out the next big thing. What should you collect now that will have value in the future? Who knows. Instead, focus on the classics of today.

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Marion 7500 Dragline Recovery

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Eric

Has your car ever been stuck in snowbank before? Tractor stuck in the mud? Big rig spun on a patch of ice? Whatever the circumstances the recovery of your vehicle was probably much simpler than the efforts required to pull … Continue reading →

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Ford F-150 with Powerstroke

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Eric

Ram was first to the market with a diesel power plant for a half ton truck and at the time more than a few wondered if the average consumer wanted to put up with the hassles of diesel, namely DEF … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – So Close

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Eric

Yup. Autocar Mondays is still a thing around here. I had to get off my butt an go find this truck but I’m glad I did as I’ve been wondering about the fate of this rig for some time now. … Continue reading →

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18 Tons Trailer and Cargo

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Eric

Face it. There is nothing to do outside other than succumb to the fearsome power that is the bombogenesis. Your best hope, your only hope, is to stay inside and watch old truck videos. A perfect candidate is this flim … Continue reading →

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Great Orme Vintage Vehicle Run 2013

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Eric

Somewhere in the United Kingdom my doppelganger exists and is producing videos of a similar nature of the trucks shows I enjoy covering and sharing with you. This mystery videographer even has the same problem with people walking in front … Continue reading →

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