Category Archives: At the Dealer

Rusty and Crusty

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Eric

That’s right, I can still find the plow trucks even though it is nearly June! Stats 1999 International 257 CUMMINS N14 ENGINE 350 HP 8LL TRANSMISSION SPRING SUSPENSION 20,000 LBS FRONT AXLE 23,000 LBS TANDEM REAR AXLE 43,000 LBS GVWR … Continue reading →

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International Through The Ages

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Eric

I caught this old ‘binder at a local dealer last weekend.  Most likely, it’s an International 9300, maybe a 9370.  The model represented the “conventional” styled rig in Internationals line up for a number of years. This model line was … Continue reading →

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A Mack from the future

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Eric

What we have here is a 2013 Mack Pinnacle, a truck that we don’t see nearly enough of on the highways today.

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Western Star in need of a tie

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Eric

Here is something for the train lovers, a CSX Western Star tractor with hydraulic loader. This truck is normally attached to a trailer that hauls around railroad ties. Stay tuned tomorrow for more railroad related topics.

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Delivery in 30 minutes or less…

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Eric

Okay, so delivery may not take place in 30 minutes or less but this Pete 389 hauling a trifecta of Peterbilt 320’s will still look good no matter how long it may take to finish the job.

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Versatility and Dependability

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Eric

This interesting setup was at the local International dealer a few weeks back.  I can hear some of you moaning now.  NOT ANOTHER PLOW TRUCK!  Well, what can I say, CNY specializes in this type of vehicle.  From the front … Continue reading →

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Smile for the Camera

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Eric

Look at the mugs on these two Workstar twins, whoooole lot of grill. The orange truck is setup as a tractor with the fifth wheel already in place.

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Reach For The Sky

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Eric

This past holiday season I had to borrow a ladder to put up the Christmas lights on my home. The ladder did the job fine but I have to say using this truck would have been more fun. Yes, it … Continue reading →

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Freightliner 114SD

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Eric

I don’t have much to say about this Freightliner 114SD, it speaks for itself, tough.

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The Look of CNG

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Eric

There has been much noise recently about alternative fuel sources for trucks.  Last year it was all about electric vehicles.  This year, it’s all about another fossil fuel taking the stage, natural gas.  I will spare you the mumbo jumbo … Continue reading →

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