Monthly Archives: July 2012

Calling All Dump Trucks

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Eric

Nothing like a sewer project spanning a few city blocks to bring out the dump trucks of all shapes and sizes.  This job site is a very active one.  The primary contractor has their own fleet of trucks, the local … Continue reading →

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Bring On The Snow

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Eric

I know we have many Star Car fans out there so this one is for you.  This brand new Western Star 4900 SF is decked out and ready for winter.  Double wings?  Oooooh yes.  Everest plows, Hi-Way box sander and … Continue reading →

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Calling all Mixerologists

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Eric

Do you like readymix trucks?  Maybe you call the cement trucks.  Either way, if you have ever stopped to photograph one on the job site then I have something for you, allreadymix.com, the site made for and run by mixerologists … Continue reading →

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Cornfield Cadillac?

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Eric

Some trucks are at home on the highway while others enjoy the back roads and the farm fields. This International 9900 has the looks of an Interstate rig while wearing the black and white stripe more commonly found on its … Continue reading →

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Unsafe Lane Change

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Eric

Around the City of Syracuse there are many old rail road bridges.  Some a very low and have the habit of snaring the unsuspecting truck driver.  Bridge and truck crashes are so common that the local news media barely bothers … Continue reading →

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Vintage Words – GM Diesels

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Eric

Top Daily Diesel Dose contributor Marc, just sent me a huge collection of vintage advertisements that I can now begin to share with you.  To start, we have this ad for GM Diesels, aka, Detroit Diesel. Much like the Million … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – Western Star 4700

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Eric

Clean, shiny, new, how long will it last? Read the Western Star 4700 Review at TruckingInfo.com by clicking here!

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A world without trucks….

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Eric

A world without trucks, sounds like the scariest movie premise ever.  CDL Life.com published this infogram the other day to highlight the dependence our modern world has on the every day work truck.  Interesting stuff. Source: CDLLIFE.com

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Right off the Block

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Eric

I caught this older Autocar working on the same sewer project as the Ford LTL 9000 from last week.  The number on the windshield makes it appear the truck just came from the auction block. I couldn’t make out the … Continue reading →

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The Unmarked Tow Truck

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Eric

I took a walk during lunch the other day hoping to find a truck or two that would be interesting for this site.  After nearly 60 minutes of wandering all over town I had nothing. The streets were empty of … Continue reading →

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