Monthly Archives: February 2012

This is a truck.

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Eric

This is a truck.  That is all.

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Industry Heavy Weights Challenge EPA

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Eric

More than a few lines of code on Daily Diesel Dose have been spent discussing the emerging saga of Navistar and their non EPA 2010 compliant diesel engines. As a quick recap, Navistar was using EPA credits to continue the … Continue reading →

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ATHS Hudson Mohawk – The Lost Footage

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Eric

I was poking around my computer the other day when I came across the two videos below from the ATHS Hudson Mohawk trucks show from this past September. Enjoy this never before seen footage of classic Mack trucks in action! … Continue reading →

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Luggers or Skip Loaders?

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Eric

Most of us are probably familiar with roll-off trucks that deliver and haul large dumpsters. For reference check out this old Autocar roll-off still in service today. Less popular, at least around my part of the world, is the skip … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse of Things to Come

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Eric

Is the future of truck design upon us?  What is the mystery product below?  Will it truly revolutionize the industry as Freightliner claims?  The answer to these questions and more will be answered in a less than a month’s time … Continue reading →

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Award Season – Peterbilt 587 and 210

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Eric

The Grammys, the Oscars, the Emmys, big whoop is what I say.  Let’s start talking about real awards.  Awards like the American Truck Dealers Commercial Truck of the Year.  It’s one thing to beat your chest when you win an … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Ford N600 and International Transtar

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Eric

This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending a wine tour through the beautiful country surrounding Cayuga and Seneca lakes.  Nestled between the rolling hills that open to expansive lakeside views I spotted plenty of old iron in the … Continue reading →

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Freightliner 114SD

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Eric

I don’t have much to say about this Freightliner 114SD, it speaks for itself, tough.

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World’s Toughest Trucker – Some Thoughts

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Eric

*Beware Possible Spoilers Below* Ice Road Truckers may be done for the season but never fear a new reality tv based truck show has hit the airwaves.  World’s Toughest Trucker hit the airwaves in the U.S. this past Monday on … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Oshkosh Plow Truck

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Eric

In years past this truck would have been used to push snow, lots of snow. That is not the case this year. Now it sits patiently, waiting for that end of year blizzard that becomes more and more remote with … Continue reading →

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