Tag Archives: International

Truck Sales – On the mend

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Eric

The economy may still be in the dumper but truck sales appear to be climbing out.  For the month of August class 8 trucks sales increased by 70% over the year prior.  Sales reached their highest level since March 2007. … Continue reading →

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A Labor Day Tribute

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Eric

On this day workers all across the country enjoy a well deserved national holiday of rest.  With that in mind enjoy this fine gallery of the trucks used by the public servants in the Town of Manlius, NY use to … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – Mack Attack

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Eric

Today’s Lost and Found comes to us courtesy of DDD fan Patrick.  Patrick snapped these photos while a family visit to Vermont.  Two Macks (L Models?) from the early 50’s and a R-Series International for good measure.  Great finds! Found … Continue reading →

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Visitor Submissions

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Eric

Today we have some great visitor submissions courtesy of Dan and Joe. Dan sends us this great series of photos of an old Mack doing a high wire act on a rail road bridge near Lockport, NY.  Whatever you do, … Continue reading →

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ATHS Twin Tiers Chapter Show

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Eric

Sunday was the ATHS Twin Tiers Chapter show at the Brockway Museum in nearby Homer, NY.  Enjoy!  

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This is…the 100th Post!

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Eric

I would like to take a moment and celebrate a rather large milestone in the history of dailydieseldose.com, the 100th post. Yes, this post right here is number 100. I know, almost too exciting to bear! It seems like just … 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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Syracuse DPW Visit

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Eric

Enjoy a selection of fine working trucks courtesy of the Syracuse DPW.  The All-Wheel  drive Autocar is rare truck.  A left over from the days when most of the Syracuse fleet was comprised of A-Cars.  The Ford L-9000 roll-off is another modern … Continue reading →

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A Day at the Auction

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Eric

Yesterday the City of Syracuse held their semi annual vehicle auction at the DPW garage. With a valid ID and a pocket of cash your choices included wrecked police cruisers, rusted plow trucks, and even an airport crash truck. Up … Continue reading →

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IRT Season 5 – Episode One

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Eric

This past Sunday, History began the new season of Ice Road Truckers with a two hour premier.  Much has changed so let’s get down to it. Right from the start, we find that the opening credits have undergone a remake.  … Continue reading →

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