Author Archives: Eric

The New Freightliner Cascadia

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Eric

Truck spotters study the photo below, you’re bound to see many of these on the roads very soon, it’s the new Freightliner Cascadia. Faced with ever stifling EPA emission and fuel economy mandates truck builders have no choice but to … Continue reading →

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Allis Chalmers HD11G Dozer

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Eric

Okay, this is it! The very last posting EVER of Dobbins material…unless of course there is another auction in the future. Lurking in one of the larger builders, suspiciously clean I might ad, this Allis Chalmers HD11G dozer with 3 … Continue reading →

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B-61 Mack Truck

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Eric

I spent sometime this past weekend working a video for the BTPA featuring the 2016 Truckers Choice, a 1972 361 model painstakingly rebuilt by Ray Hildreth. While the Huskie was the star dog of the day there was another breed … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – Cross Section

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Eric

Do remember the other day when I was blubbering about how it would be months, possibly years, before the International HX started showing up in CNY? Once again the universe has spoken to reveal my ignorance. I came across this HX515 … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Off Road Towing

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Eric

I’m always going to be a sucker for trucks with pit fenders, steel bumpers and 4×4 capability. Toss in a Detroit Diesel and you might have the perfect truck. This 1977 DC comes awfully close to magic formula and is now … Continue reading →

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International Harvester Construction Equipment

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Eric

Keep your eyes peeled this fall for a new book detailing the expansive construction lineup of International Harvester, Hough and Dresser. Penned by author Roger Amato, one of the foremost experts on International Harvester construction equipment, this new book not … Continue reading →

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The Money Makers

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Eric

Before leaving the Athens truck and starting my journey home I decided to swing by the HQ of the Tackaberry fleet to possibly catch a glimpse of the rigs that will someday make up the truck shows of the future. Some of … Continue reading →

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Unique Macks

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Eric

I came across this Mack awhile back that from a distance seems like a traditional R-Model but with each closing step reveals that appearances can be deceiving. From the Town of Leyden, NY this truck looks like the rare optioned … Continue reading →

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ATCA Upper Canada Part II

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Eric

Earlier this year when International announced the HX520 to complete their vocational lineup I was excited yet sad at the same time. I figured it would be years before I saw one of these beautiful new trucks as the trucking … Continue reading →

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The History of Diamond Reo Trucks – Part II

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Eric

Editor’s Note: Welcome to Part II of the continuing series, The History of Diamond Reo Trucks, by M.E. Follsom. For Part I of this series click here. Diamond Reo: The World’s Toughest Truck By: M.E. Folsom ©2016 C.A Tilt and … Continue reading →

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