Monthly Archives: November 2012

Hell on the Highway

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Eric

One upon a time SPEED had a great show by the name of Wrecked. The premise was simple, following the daily action that occurs when running one of the largest towing operations in Chicago. Car crashes, truck crashes, heavy equipment, … Continue reading →

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NYSDOT Freightliner M2 Vac Truck

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Eric

This Freightliner M2 112 VAC truck is something of a rare setup in the NYSDOT fleet that is comprised mainly of Mack and International trucks. I don’t think this truck represents a switch from Mack to Freightliner but you never … Continue reading →

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On the Job – International 8200

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Eric

Check out the nose on this one! This International 8200 operates for Cranesville Block hauling whatever it is you haul in a tanker when running a ready mix company.

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At the Dealer – Cat Roll Back

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Eric

Nothing too outrageous here, just a CT660 setup for life as a roll back. I have yet to see one outside of the dealer lot or truck show but I know they exist. Have you see one? Email Me!

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ETF Mining Trucks – A pipe dream?

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Eric

Innovation is a fact of life. Established ideas of the past may not be the best ideas for the present or the future. That seems to be the driving force between the ETF Haul Trucks. Take a look at the … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Galion Grader

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Eric

I’m a fan of the color green, even the shade of emergency/lime green on this Galion Grader. This grader was hanging out the local CSX rail yard. I really don’t have a clue on the age of this machine but … Continue reading →

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Veterans Days 2012

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Eric

Norfolk Southern is celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. Part of the festivities involve creating a fleet of trains that wear the colors and paint schemes of the predecessors that eventually lead to the modern company we know today. The heritage fleet consists of … Continue reading →

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Something for the Ford fans

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Eric

I stumbled across this Ford truck collection outside of Fultonville, NY a few months back. The truck below was clearly the jewel of the collection with pin striping, fancy lights and what appears to be a rather large engine based … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – International LoneStar

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Eric

Believe it or not this is the first International LoneStar that has ever graced the pages of Daily Diesel Dose. The styling on this truck speaks for itself and usually has elicits one of two reactions. I hate it! I love it! … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Autocar Construcktor

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Eric

Fall appears to be the time of year I cross paths with this particular Autocar Construcktor. Regular visitors may recall this truck from a December posting last year when it was caught working on a sidewalk replacement job. Once again … Continue reading →

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