Monthly Archives: January 2012

Still Working – Freightliner FLC

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Eric

Nothing like catching a working truck in its natural environment.  For instance, this mud covered and battle scarred Freightliner FLC of Clark Concrete.  How about that split windshield?  Vintage.  The exhaust stack even has a flapper. Do you know of an old truck still … Continue reading →

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Snapple To The Rescue

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Eric

This state of the art mobile thirst quench unit is capable of pumping 1500 gallons of Raspberry Snapple per minute.  An on board 500 gallon aluminium tank provides a portable sources of Lemon Snapple for those rural thirst emergencies.  Sorry, this truck is … Continue reading →

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World of Concrete 2012

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Eric

Las Vegas is always fun but when you throw big trucks in the mix you have a winning hand (ha ha)  for sure.  The World of Concrete 2012 is currently underway to show case the latest and greatest equipment used … Continue reading →

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Altec Hybrid

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Eric

For years now power companies have compelled consumers to save energy with behavior modifying rebates on items like programmable thermostats, air sealing, and insulation.  Most utilities will even allow you to purchase energy generated from renewable resources.  Like the old saying goes, practice what … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – Stadium International

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Eric

I stopped by Stadium International a few weeks ago and grabbed shots of the trucks you see below.  As fate would have it I was the lime green Prostar was in for service.  Just a few days earlier it was … Continue reading →

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World’s Toughest Trucker

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Eric

Get ready for another truck related reality show hitting the airwaves this February 13th on Discovery. The details so far are few. I’ve only seen a short teaser commercial on Discovery this past week but it appears to take place … Continue reading →

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EGR or SCR? The Choice is Yours!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Eric

Just the other day we learned that International was running out of EPA credits for its heavy duty motors which could potentially lead to a ban of their sales in certain states.  That news followed on the heals of a U.S. District … Continue reading →

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2011 Truck Sales Boom

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Eric

2011 was a great year to be a truck manufacturer. The industry as a whole saw a nearly 60% increase in sales over the prior year. Although each OEM was able to move more units Volvo and Peterbilt were the … Continue reading →

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Road Gators, Scourge of the Interstates

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Eric

Road gators, AKA the large chunks of rubber left on the road after a semi truck blows a tire.  Just like their natural born namesakes they can be extremely dangerous.  If you’ve ever had to swerve to avoid a shredded tire or … Continue reading →

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Tow Plowing and Snow Blowing

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Eric

Ever take a look at the inside of plow truck? Let’s put it this way, if you enjoy levers and switches you will be right at home. To begin you have all the normal heavy duty truck controls. Stuff like … Continue reading →

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