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At the Dealer – Trucks in the Sun

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Eric

Look at this glorious site. Trucks! Clean trucks! Clean trucks in the sun! It has been months since I’ve seen anything close to this scene. And, to top it off, these trucks are in a color other than white! Amazing! … Continue reading →

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Business in the Front, Party in the Back

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Eric

Dual wheels on the rear axles might be good at increasing payload and distributing weight but when it comes to soft terrain they become expensive trench digging shovels. I came across this International with a massive tree spade out back … Continue reading →

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New Year. New Trucks

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Eric

Here is the first International HX515 that I have laid my eyes upon configured as a snow plow. I’m not sure who this one belongs to but based on the color the City of Oswego, NY is a safe bet. … Continue reading →

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The New Freightliner Cascadia

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Eric

Truck spotters study the photo below, you’re bound to see many of these on the roads very soon, it’s the new Freightliner Cascadia. Faced with ever stifling EPA emission and fuel economy mandates truck builders have no choice but to … Continue reading →

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Ford Traveling Show

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Eric

I can’t help to think that back in the day this traveling Ford road show would have utilized a Ford heavy truck like the LTL 9000 or maybe the now famous WT9000. Don’t get me wrong, this Peterbilt 389 is … Continue reading →

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Everyday Big Rigs – Freightliner Cascadia

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Eric

It doesn’t get more everyday than the Freightliner Cascadia, the true and undisputed fleet champion of the North American truck circuit. Last week I told you to count Volvo VNLs on the road. I’m sure you stopped after you entered … Continue reading →

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New and Improved

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Eric

Row upon row of brand new trucks all open for the inspection. Just in case you haven’t figured it out yet Tracey Road Equipment is Daimler Trucks NA dealership which means Freightliners and Western Stars of all types. Tracey has … 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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