Monthly Archives: January 2012

Ford L9000

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Eric

Even though heavy duty Ford trucks like this L9000 have not been produced in nearly fifteen years you can still find a decent number of them running the hi-ways and bi-ways of the United States. Take this fine truck as … Continue reading →

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Australian Road Trains…seriously, it’s a train.

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Eric

We’ve talked about Australian trucking before on the Daily D but this takes it to a whole new level. According to the poster… On February 18, 2006, an Australian built Mack truck with 113 semi-trailers, 2,865,980 pounds (1,299,987 kg) and … Continue reading →

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Diesel Sales Up, Hybrid Sales Down.

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Eric

Diesel sales rose 27% among passenger vehicles in the year 2011 according to a study performed by HybridyCars.com and Baum and Associates. This should come as no surprise. Over the past year nearly every major auto manufacturer has announced plans … Continue reading →

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Evel Knievel’s Rig – Help Save Trucking History

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Eric

The old truck hiding behind a farmers barn. The rig buried in the back corner of some industrial wasteland. We all have caught a fleeting glimpse of a road side relic in our travels. You consider yourself lucky if you … Continue reading →

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Heavy Metal Task Force

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Eric

Another programming note. Tune in this Thursday at 8PM EST to the Science Channel for their show Heavy Metal Taskforce. The LeTourneau L-2350 will be highlighted in all of its diesel powered glory. Some quick stats on the L-2350 courtesy … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – Three Coronados for J.B. Hunt

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Eric

J.B. Hunt is one of the largest trucking companies in North America. Chances are high that you have passed at least one of their trucks the last time you were on the interstate. Most of their fleet is comprised of … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Factories – Mack Trucks

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Eric

The National Geographic Channel has a great series by the name of Ultimate Factories. Past seasons have paid visits to Bentley, Ferrari and Maserati, in other words, the elite of the elite. So it’s only fitting that the Ultimate Factories … Continue reading →

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Jeep Diesel, It’s baaaack

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Eric

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is going diesel. Chrysler announced the other day that it plans to add a third shift to their Jefferson North assembly plant in order to meet a rise and demand for the new Jeep. Nearly 1,100 … Continue reading →

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The Heil STARR

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Eric

To many the truck above is just a garbage truck.  A vehcile that comes once a week to haul away your trash and occasionally wake you from your slumber.  But to the truck nuts of the world this is very … Continue reading →

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Heavy Duty Trucking – Kenworth Brute

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Eric

The 1974 Kenworth Brute, they don’t come much bigger than this and still fit on the average side road…legally.  Everything about this truck is designed for the heavy haul loads.  The setback front axle helps with steering while the tag … Continue reading →

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