Monthly Archives: June 2011

Still Working – GMC General

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Eric

This GMC General was spotted along NY RT 5 east of Vernon, NY.  This Five Star warrior hauls pool water for Schaller Pool Water.  This is one of two companies(that I know of) on RT 5 in the same general area that … Continue reading →

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IRT Season Five – Episode Four

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Eric

Episode four begins as we rejoin the danger crew of Hugh and Rick as they attempt to cross a frozen lake.  Signs on the shore line warn that the maximum weight cannot exceed 40 tons which is a problem as … 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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Bridges; The natural enemy of trucks

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Eric

Bridges, the natural enemies of trucks across the world. A variety of tricks are used by bridges to lure unsuspecting trucks to their doom. Take the mislabeled road height sign for instance. At one time the clearance was 14 foot … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Brockway 358

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Eric

From the still working archives I bring you this Brockway 358 belonging to Suit-Kote.  This is the is the first Brockway related post to hit Daily Diesel Dose and for that I apologize, expect more Brockway coverage in the coming … Continue reading →

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IRT Season 5 – Episode Three

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Eric

We begin the episode with our two favorite Canadians, Hugh and Rick, who are now involved in the airport construction business.  Polar Industries has been contracted to haul three modular buildings over 500 miles of ice road.  Yes, moving 43 … Continue reading →

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American Hard Hat

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Eric

American Trucker, American Logger, American Chopper, American Hot Rod, American Pickers and now….American Hardhat.  Caterpillar and the Travel Channel have jumped headlong into the reality television cesspool. Caterpillar is excited to support a new Reality-competition TV series scheduled to air … Continue reading →

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ATCA Macungie 2011

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Eric

Another year, another successful Macungie show for the Antique Truck Club of America. Over 540 trucks were on display at the beautiful grounds of the Macungie Memorial Park. Nearly every marque of the American trucking industry was represented. Browse through … Continue reading →

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World Largest Motorcycle

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Eric

You call that a motorcycle? This is a motorcycle. Years after Paul Hogan uttered that now famous phrase the Australians have done it again. This time with a motorcycle. Powered by a Detroit Diesel this “motorbike” is 30 feet long … Continue reading →

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