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70 Years of Freightliner

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Eric

Freightliner Trucks added a new page to their website the other day titled 70 Years of Innovation. There is a mysterious countdown to February 21st, 2012. At the time the trumpets will sound and the gates will be thrown open … Continue reading →

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Random Truck – Sterling L Series

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Eric

Nothing fancy today, just a nice, clean Sterling L Series dump truck. In 1997 Freightliner purchased Ford’s heavy truck portfolio which included the Louisville and Aeromax line of trucks to be rebranded as Sterlings. If you squint your eyes you … Continue reading →

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Truck Spotting of Yesteryear

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Eric

If you’re a regular visitor of this site you now how it works around here.  I tend to post articles relating to older trucks and equipment while sprinkling in some industry news for good measure.  I don’t proclaim to be … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Dump Truck Variety Pack

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Eric

A few months back I brought you a post about owner/operator dump trucks which you can read by clicking here.  Just like the Paystar from that post here are some other trucks working on the same job site. Enjoy the … Continue reading →

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The Worlds Fastest Truck

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Eric

I’ve talked about Detroits on this site before and I’ve talked about Freightliners.  BUT I’ve never talked about the two married in such an unholy combination of power and speed. When you want to set a land speed record you … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – A Treasure Trove

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Eric

Spencer sent me this great tip of a veritable treasure trove of old iron in Duchess County, NY. Based on his recon work we know the yard contains Freightliners, Autocars, Brockways, and of course, Macks.  Many of the trucks appear … Continue reading →

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Freightliner Fuel Conscious

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Eric

With the new EPA fuel standards for large trucks looming on the horizon all the major OEMs are now stepping up their fuel economy programs.  Freightliner for instance has laid plans to increase fuel economy on the Cascaida by 5% … Continue reading →

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Men at Work

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Eric

Men at Work, the phrase is more than just a title to a movie starting Emilio Estevez and Charlie Sheen.  Some people do have to work hard each day just to earn a living.  They work in hot and dangerous conditions surrounded by … Continue reading →

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iPad – Severe Duty Rated

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Eric

Jumping head first into the digital age Freightliner dealers can now use a specially designed iPad application to help potential buyers spec the right truck.  Using the app, sales specialist can calculate potential fuel savings, pick the right transmission and … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – Mack, Western Star and Freightliner

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Eric

Lots of money in this first photo, one of two matching units finishing setup. And here is yet another high dollar unit, winter is just around the corner. Here is a NYS Thruway plow, Freightliner edition.  Uggggggggggly. And here we … Continue reading →

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