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Western Star Heavy Hauler

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Eric

The other day I came across a heavy haul load, a massive electric transformer, that had a pilot car in the front and the rear. I don’t have any pics of the truck doing the hauling but that’s okay because … Continue reading →

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Cellular Eye

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Eric

I used to carry a camera around with me during my lunch break walks so I could be ready to capture that noteworthy truck or heavy piece of heavy equipment. Despite the general amount of crazy behavior that takes place … Continue reading →

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White Drag-In

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Eric

It’s not Monday (Thank God!) but that doesn’t mean we can’t take a look at this awesome early 40’s Autocar Wrecker. For reasons unknown (although I can take a guess) Andy was digging through the Tacoma Public Library online digital … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Brockway 361 Tow Truck

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Eric

Looking at the photo below the driver of the orange Freightliner probably should have expected trouble with what appears to be soft ground and a steep angle of approach. But then again if he enjoys old trucks maybe he grounded himself … Continue reading →

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eBay Finds – 1956 Mack B61T

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Eric

So you want to get into the towing business but you want to do it with a classic rig, none of these fancy triaxle rotators for you. You want old school. You want a Monorail Wrecker. Have you been saving … 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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Remembering GMC Heavy Trucks

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Eric

There once was a time when GM offered a complete lineup of trucks that reached from pickups to Class 8 big rigs. As the decades passed competition became fierce and little by little GM retreated from the market place. By … Continue reading →

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