Monthly Archives: February 2012

CAT CT660 – First Sighting

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Eric

At Daily Diesel Dose we’ve talked about the Caterpillar CT660 more than a few times but until now this new truck line has remained elusive…until yesterday.  On a whim I decided to swing by Milton Cat to see if they had one … Continue reading →

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The Last of the Cabovers – International Eagle 9670

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Eric

Here is a truck model that at one time was so numerous it was nearly impossible to drive on any road and not see one.  Most of the major carriers ran units like this for decades or more. All the … Continue reading →

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Natural Gas – Fuel of the Future?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Eric

T. Boone Pickens.  Now that’s an honest to goodness Texas name through and through.  Just forget the fact he was born in Oklahoma.  You may recall a few years back when Mr. Pickens made headlines with his plan to build … Continue reading →

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Onondaga County DOT Western Star

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Eric

As far as municipal plow trucks go this Western Star 4900 is a pretty sharp unit with clean looking black steel wheels wearing custom lug covers upfront.  At the rear you have aluminum rims on the tandems with a Henderson … Continue reading →

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