Author Archives: Eric

Deceptive Appearances

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Eric

At first glance you might write this old Ford LTL 9000 of as a soon to be junkyard relic but then you look closer and notice a seemingly new Cat 519 knuckleboom loader out back. Hmmmm, guess this old rig … Continue reading →

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12V71 Detroit Diesel Brockway

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Eric

This video will speak for itself. A Brockway with V12 Detroit Diesel under the hood. Enjoy the sights and sounds! When you’ve had  you fill head on over to www.brockwaytrucks.org for more!

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A Slow Start

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Eric

Out with the old. In with the new. This new Western 4800 6×6 is heading for the Town of Spafford, NY. It looks to be ready to go with maybe the exception of lettering. Curiously enough the town recently sold … Continue reading →

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Top 30 Autocars – Part III

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Eric

Over the past two weeks we’ve seen more than a few great Autocars that have appeared on this site over the last four years. There have been so many great trucks it was difficult to compile a list of thirty! … Continue reading →

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Big Dumpster

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Eric

I saw this truck cruising through downtown the other day and thought to myself “my what a large dumpster.” For a moment I wondered if the truck would actually drop the dumpster like your average roll off would but then … Continue reading →

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GMC Heavy Trucks

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Eric

Behold, the GMC heavy haul offerings of the 1980’s, the General and the Astro. I was only two years old when this pair rolled of the assembly lines but I can tell you this, so far the look a lot … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – International Cabover

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Eric

Today Jack shares with us a few photos of an old International 4070 awaiting a chance at a second life in Virginia. Jack has know about this truck for a number of years but just recently grabbed some photos. This … Continue reading →

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Whatever It Takes

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Eric

Last night as I was passing by the local rail yard I noticed a bright set of lights and the top of a yellow boom peaking from behind a large building. I immediately knew that a derailment of some type … Continue reading →

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Coles Express

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Eric

I came across this little gem on Youtube the other night regarding Coles Express from the great state of Maine. This promotional film provides a fascinating glimpse of trucking as it was in the the early 1970’s. The film opens … Continue reading →

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Mystery Trucks

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Eric

Anyone know what this truck is used for? I seem to remember a time of year when they were used almost daily. I think they were used to push something? Maybe they were called push trucks? Oh well. Whatever they … Continue reading →

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