Author Archives: Eric

Snow Plow Update Sept 2016

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Eric

It’s time to acknowledge that winter is on its way and what better way to do that that by looking at the rookies of the 2015-2016 season. Town of Mentz has this new Freightliner 114SD with Tenco front blade. The … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – 1954 DC75

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Eric

This 1954 DC-75 looks so nice that you would think it rolled right out of a museum. Guess what, it did! Coming from the Keystone Truck and Tractor museum in  Colonial Heights VA this Autocar represents the iconic trucks of yesteryear that … Continue reading →

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Ozinga Concrete

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Eric

Did Ryan go to Chicago to enjoy two days of Pearl Jam concerts? Or did Ryan go to Chicago to look at concrete trucks? That’s like asking what came first, the chicken, or the egg? Philosophers and theologians will debate … Continue reading →

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Fine Looking Macks

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Eric

I think my new video/photo spot at the ATCA Harford show paid off pretty nicely with this photo don’t you think? This great looking combo rolled in after the initial flurry of trucks arriving within minutes of each other. I … Continue reading →

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Volkswagen to Purchase 16.6% Stake in Navistar

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Eric

For nearly as long as this website has been around Navistar, maker of International Trucks and IC buses, has been a prime candidate for merger, partnership, or direct takeover by a European truck builder. I speculated as much in 2011 … Continue reading →

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2016 ATCA Northeast PA – Part II

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Eric

I first saw this Ford LTL 9000 at the ATHS show in York, PA last year. It was a stunner then and it’s a stunner now. In my opinion Ford reached the pinnacle of the truck design with this model. … Continue reading →

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2016 ATCA Northeastern PA

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Eric

Another fantastic ATCA classic truck has come and gone from the Harford, PA fairgrounds. With a near record number of trucks and spectators on hand there was plenty to do and see, and in the case of old trucks, hear. … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Get What You Pay For

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Eric

Today we have a well preserved 1978 Autocar DC that at one time was in the service of the Suffolk County weights and measurement division. Somehow this old truck retired to a private collection without having the official seal spray … Continue reading →

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Rapid Paths of Progress

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Eric

Fresh on the heels of the HD11G coverage from the other day comes this 1950’s Allis Chalmers crawler tractor promotional film. There is some great footage contained within regarding the construction of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, The … Continue reading →

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Hendrickson Trucks

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Eric

I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve seen a Hendrickson truck in person. One time. And that was at the 2015 ATHS National Show. Best know for their superior heavy duty suspensions the Hendrickson Company at one … Continue reading →

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