Monthly Archives: September 2011

One Truck to Rule them All – The CT600

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Eric

This past spring Caterpillar unveiled their newest product line, the CT600 Class 8 vocational truck.  Some may say that making inroads into the already competitive commercial truck market with a new and unproven product during an economic downturn is a big challenge, if not … Continue reading →

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ATHS Hudson Mohawk – The Videos Part 2

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Eric

More, More, More.

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2011 ATHS Hudson Mohawk – The Videos

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Eric

Which one is your fav? More to come…

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IRT Season Five – Final Thoughts

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Eric

The ice roads have melted and the final loads have been hauled, season five is in the books.  All in all it was a good season.  I think the producers have finally found the balance between the actual day to … Continue reading →

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2011 ATHS Hudson Mohawk

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Eric

Another year another huge show.  A great variety of trucks were on hand as the photos show.  Stay tuned for a closer look at some of the trucks in the coming days.  Until then enjoy the gallery below.

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Lost and Found – International Plow Truck

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Eric

Now this is a rare truck. I happened upon this International R-190 hiding behind a former International dealer near Amsterdam, NY. Most plow trucks of this vintage hit the scrap pile years ago or simply rusted away into oblivion. This … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Owner Operators

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Eric

With the construction season drawing to a close, contractors and government agencies are busying finishing up their projects before the good weather is gone. This leads to plenty of activity for trucking companies of all sizes. Everyone from large corporate … Continue reading →

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ATHS Hudson Mohawk – Past Videos

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Eric

As I mentioned a few days ago the Hudson Mohawk chapter of the ATHS will hold their annual two day show at the fairgrounds in Ballston Spa, NY.  Pack up the kids, the wife, the dog and hit the roads … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Kenworth T-800

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Eric

The County of Onondaga in NY has embarked on ambitious variety of green projects designed to collect rain water run off before it reaches storm and sanitary sewers.  According to the savetherain.us The “Save the Rain” program is a comprehensive … Continue reading →

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ATHS Hudson Mohawk Chapter Show

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Eric

The ATHS Hudson Mohawk chapter will hold their two day annual show this weekend (24th and 25th) at the fair grounds in Ballston Spa, NY.  This show is one of the final truck shows of the season for us living … Continue reading →

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