Monthly Archives: October 2011

On The Job – Downtown Edition

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Eric

Enjoy the collection of working trucks spotted on the streets of Syracuse this past month. A Syracuse DPW Freightliner FLA. Sysco International 9400 SA Mack R-Model Vovlo VNL

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Peterbilt 386 LNG – One Smart Truck

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Eric

Green energy.  Energy independence.  Energy efficiency.  Whatever the buzz word used, talking about energy is all the rage now.  Most of the ideas won’t materialize for many years but others are already working to make better use of existing resources for future generations.  Case in point, … Continue reading →

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What ever happened to U.S. Semi Truck Racing?

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Eric

In the motor sports obsessed U.S. you would think semi truck racing would have an active and devoted following but yet there is nothing. To add more confusion truck racing is very popular all across Europe with an actual racing … Continue reading →

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The Beast – Rat Rod, Diesel Style

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Eric

Ever see something you really like and say to yourself, why didn’t I think of that?  Well, here is one of those times for me.  Check out this Kenworth rat rod from the genius minds at the Hernandez Speed Shop. … Continue reading →

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Navistar and Caterpillar – Close Friends Getting Closer

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Eric

Way back in the ancient history of 2008 Caterpillar and Navistar joined forces to create a new truck manufacturing company called NC(2) Globall, LLC.  The goal of this company was to create trucks for various markets around the world.  The … Continue reading →

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Death Trucks

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Eric

Trucks That Rain Death Upwards.  What a great tag line.   This vintage ad was found in a Time magazine from June of 1943.  Aside from the great illustration of the Half-Track flying off a mountain with guns blazing this … Continue reading →

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