Monthly Archives: August 2011

IRT Season 5 – Episode 11

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Eric

This week on IRT we learn that dreams really do come true, at least for Lisa. Just a few short weeks after the heavy haul team benched her Lisa is called back to deliver a 16ft wide load to Prudhoe, … Continue reading →

Posted in Ice Road Truckers | Tagged , | Leave a comment

ATCA Harford Show

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Eric

This Sunday (9/4/2011) the ATCA Endless Mountain Chapter will hold their 21st annual truck show at the fair grounds in Harford, PA. This is always a premier show of the northeast with hundreds of trucks in attendance among the rolling … Continue reading →

Posted in Truck Show | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Industry News | Tagged , | Leave a comment

A day at the races, classic truck style

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Eric

Dirt track. Oval track. Short track. Road course. 1/4 mile. Tis the season for racing so I bring you slow truck racing. The object of the slow truck race? To beat your competitor by using the lowest gear you have. … Continue reading →

Posted in Truck Show | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Road Train – Australian For Truck

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Eric

Australia is the sixth largest country by land mass. Therefore it stands to reason they have some pretty awesome trucks. As indisputable evidence I offer the video below. No where in the U.S. will you see trailer lengths and loads … Continue reading →

Posted in On the Job, Youtube Finds | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

How to move a 400 Ton Radioactive Generator

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Eric

So how do you move a 400 ton radioactive generator nearly 800 miles across multiple state lines? The obvious answer..very carefully….by using a combination of heavy haul Kenworths and Macks. Make sure you don’t forget the numerous escort vehicles. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Youtube Finds | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

2011 Woodsmen’s Field Days

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Eric

Daily Diesel Dose contributor Dan sent in these great shots of trucks spotted at the NYS Woodsmen’s Field Days in Boonville, NY this past weekend.  Some of the rigs were involved in the parade through town while others were just … Continue reading →

Posted in Truck Show | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

IRT Season 5 – Episode Ten

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Eric

For Lisa it appears she may be heading back to the heavy or at least mor challenging loads.  This week she is tasked with move 90 feet of long pipe to Prudhoe.  From bumper to bumper her rig will be … Continue reading →

Posted in Ice Road Truckers | Leave a comment

Dodge Big Horn – An Endangered Species.

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Eric

The real Dodge Big Horn is a rare truck.  I say real because a distinction must be made between the Ram “big horn” branded pickup trucks of today and the rigs of yesteryear. Catching a glimpse of one along the … Continue reading →

Posted in Vintage | Tagged | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Lost and Found, Your Submissions | Tagged , , | Leave a comment