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Looking For Trucking Couples

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Eric

I know, the title of the post sounds like something you would find in the “personals” section of Craigslist but keep an open mind for a moment. I think it is safe to assume that many of us enjoy truck … Continue reading →

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Ax Men Season 7

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Eric

This Sunday the seventh season of Ax Men airs on the History Channel. I will tell you right off the bat I could care less about the log count and who is king of the mountain. It’s all a load … Continue reading →

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Highway Thru Hell – Season 2

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Eric

I’m a little late on this notice but you know what they say, better late than never. Season 2 of Highway Thru Hell kicked off last week which means by the time you read this two episodes have already aired. … Continue reading →

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So Long SPEED

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Eric

You may have heard by now that come August 1st the network known as SPEED will cease to exist. In its place will be a network named Fox Sports 1. This new station is supposed to compete with the likes … Continue reading →

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Loadstar Hotrod

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Eric

If you watch the SPEED show Gearz this might be old news for you but for all others check out the videos below. Personally, I haven’t watched the show in years but please don’t take that as a slight against … Continue reading →

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Big Rig Bounty Hunters – My Thoughts

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Eric

By now you should be familiar with my thoughts on reality TV programming that in some form involve trucks and or heavy equipment. I will give any show, regardless of quality, a passing grade if it contains any of the before mentioned activities. The … Continue reading →

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Big Rig Bounty Hunters

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Eric

I never complain when a new truck related show hits the airways. Our friends at the History channel seems to have the market cornered when it comes to new trucking shows. This Thursday (2/14) Big Rig Bounty Hunters premieres at … Continue reading →

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U-Haul Supergraphics

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Eric

I happened across this little U-Haul truck a few months back and was intrigued by the graphics on the side. How could I ignore what appears to be a Peterbilt hauling an over sized load across a frozen ice road? I followed the directions that instructed … Continue reading →

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Highway Thru Hell: Heavy Rescue

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Eric

When one towing show ends another one begins. A few weeks ago the NatGeo channel premiered a reality tv show named Hell on the Highway. The show chronicled the life of tow operators who make their living working the dangerous … Continue reading →

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Movie of the Week – Moonfire

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Eric

Take a moment to read the synopsis from the 1970 trucking movie, Moonfire. Trucker Robert Morgan unknowingly becomes involved in a blackmail plot. He battles a Nazi who is hiding in Mexico. The subplot involves the disappearance of a reclusive … Continue reading →

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