Category Archives: At the Dealer

Random Dump Trucks

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Eric

Welcome to the first Daily Diesel Dose post of 2012!

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Bubblegum Pink…What!?

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Wife

If you consider yourself a macho man then stop reading now. This is post by none other than the moderator’s wife. Hello faithful readers! First and foremost I want to thank you for your interest in my husband’s website. He … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – Volvo VHD

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Eric

Yesterday we enjoyed a Fleetstar used as a snow fighter at the Syracuse Airport. Let’s keep that theme going with a modern take a plow truck, this Volvo VHD.  Now I’ll be the first to admit, I don’t spend much … Continue reading →

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At The Dealer – A Farmers Life For Me

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Eric

This International WorkStar is setup with a Kuhn Knight VT180 mixer.  Don’t know what the hell that is?  Don’t feel bad, neither did I until Google saved the day.  I won’t keep you in suspense any longer.  The mixer on the … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – International WorkStar

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Eric

I was digging through some old photos for this site that for one reason or another have gone unused when I came across this International WorkStar.  I’m not sure why I didn’t use it but I really like this photo. … Continue reading →

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At The Dealer – Western Star 4800

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Eric

New trucks, some of them look pretty puny compared to their predecessors with their plastic bits, pointless chrome and car sized steering wheels.  And while the “good ol days” may have passed us by some newer models can still muster up that tough … Continue reading →

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At The Dealer – Kenworth T470

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Eric

It would be interesting to see how this Kenworth T470 is spec’d but until then we can only dream.  Maybe a dump truck?  The frame is pretty short enough.  Cement mixer?  Nah, it’s all about the front discharge models now. … Continue reading →

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FWD and Oshkosh

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Eric

I swang by Tracy Road Equipment a few weeks ago and noticed these two trucks hiding behind the fenced in section of the yard. At the time they were still wearing their Town of Herkimer seals. What a difference three … Continue reading →

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The Old Guard

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Eric

With the start of the work week I’ll post this line up of old Macks. They bear the logos of Weitsman & Son and the Matlow Company, the later recently purchased by the former. My guess is these trucks will … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – Bring on the Plows.

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Eric

For us in the northern climates we have ignored the truth long enough, winter is here.  With that in mind many municiaplites are scrambling to button up their trucks for the season.  Time to take a look at few on … Continue reading →

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