Tag Archives: tracey road equipment

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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Old and New

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Eric

We’ve seen many new Western Stars hit the road over the years at Daily Diesel Dose. Here is another one. This 4900 with a setback axle belongs to Curtis Trucking and looks to be another sweet lowboy hauler similar to … Continue reading →

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Service Trucks

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Eric

Every manufacturer today likes to talk a good game about legendary reliability, unparalleled up time, and dependable durability. Despite all the marketing hyperbole we know stuff is going to break and most likely at an inopportune time. When the crap hits … Continue reading →

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Coming and Going

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Eric

Awhile back I caught this Sennebogen 830 leaving Tracey Road Equipment on the back of their lowboy. It was close to being a great shot until a Chevy pickup decided to make a left turn in front of me. An … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – A Western Star or Two

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Eric

Lots of brand new equipment at dealers all over the area recently. Yesterday we saw a few new Cats while today we take a look at some Western Stars (and Freightliners) at Tracey Road Equipment. Look at this beautiful 4900 for … Continue reading →

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The Decade of Western Star

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Eric

If you have been a regular visitor of Daily Diesel Dose you know by now that snow plows are a constant part of the site during the colder months of the year…..and pretty much any other time. With all the … Continue reading →

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At The Dealer – Stars in Waiting

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Eric

Today we are taking a look at the Western Star trucks depth chart starting with the “lightest” truck in the lineup, the 4700. This one belongs to Paragon Environmental Construction and comes equipped with a rather intense looking Vac setup. … Continue reading →

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Freightliner Classic

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Eric

The Freightliner Classic, let us go straight to the horse’s mouth (freightlinertrucks.com) to get the details. The Classic and Classic XL traditional styling, impressive performance and focus on driver comfort embody the freedom of the open road and the satisfaction … Continue reading →

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Shop Truck

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Eric

Who needs an old beater pickup for a shop truck when you have a beautiful looking Western Star 4900SF to wear your logo? Belonging to Tracey Road Equipment this sharp looking truck is a necessity when moving rental equipment and … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – Freightliner 114SD & 108SD

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Eric

When I started this website in the spring of 2011 the Freightliner 114SD was the new truck on the scene and the 108SD was just a twinkle in someones eye. Now over two years later you don’t have to look … Continue reading →

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