Category Archives: At the Dealer

New Macks, New Western Stars, New Freightliners

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Eric

I won’t pretend that I don’t have a leaning toward the trucks of the past but new rigs are not without their charm. Sometimes they look pretty darn good if you ignore all the electronic gremlins and engine problems that … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Forbidden Sights

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Eric

I don’t know about you but sometimes I have a hard time when it comes to figuring out the the age of certain Autocar Trucks. Is it a DC or a DK? Was built under the White Motor Company reign … Continue reading →

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Nice Petes

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Eric

I almost forgot about this nice looking Pete that I spotted behind a hotel in the late spring. Really long wheelbase on this rig with pleny of custom storage boxes. The tracked auger outback makes the complete photo package. Just … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – Spring/Summer 2015

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Eric

I haven’t done a genuine at the dealer post in months so let us dust off yet another old chestnut of Daily Diesel Dose. The focus today? Freightliners and Western Stars. They are taking over the world. Most new trucks … Continue reading →

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National Grid Bingo – Peterbilt 365

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Eric

Just when you think the final number has been called a Peterbilt 365 with Terex long reach boom hits the board. If you look closely at the driver’s door you will notice the taped over logo of Nesco Rentals. I guess … Continue reading →

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Common Occurance

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Eric

It’s time to spend a few moments talking about new Western Stars. Nothing new around these parts! It seems like every time I turn around another new Star car is hitting the streets. Here we have gypsum Express working their new … Continue reading →

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Take Me To The Turnpike

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Eric

Clarence stopped by Trius Inc not long ago and came across yet another new fleet of Mack trucks. Unlike before when there was some question regarding the future owner the trucks seen, I can safely tell you that all are … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – Spring 2015

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Eric

I stopped by the newest heavy truck dealer in town, Milton Cat, to check out what was new the other day and found this nice looking CT660. I was hoping to find a CT681 but I guess that will have to … Continue reading →

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Cat Service Trucks

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Eric

Even the helpers need help sometime. Here are a pair of International trucks lettered up for the local Caterpillar dealer. The DuraStar I spotted back in December of last year while the TerraStar was just on the dealer lot this morning. … Continue reading →

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Low Rider

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Eric

Now this a nice looking shop truck. Tracey Road Equipment has really pimped out this Western Star 4700 rollback with some custom touches most notably being the low stance. Toss in the addition of the visor, hood mounted mirrors, spotlight, … Continue reading →

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