Monthly Archives: June 2014

Autocar Mondays – 100 Years of Autocar

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Eric

They year of 1997 marked 100 years of Autocar Trucks. By that point in history the brand had fallen into the hands of Volvo and was largely a Volvo truck with an Autocar logo slapped on the side of the … Continue reading →

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ebay Finds – 1982 Mack DM

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Eric

Last week as I was coming back from the ESTRA show in Lake George when I passed an interesting Mack truck on the side of the road. Dan was driving and was nice enough to pull over to the shoulder … Continue reading →

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California Truck Culture

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Eric

California car culture. What comes to mind? The elegant concourse restorations of Pebble Beach? Or maybe custom built hot roads cruising the streets in the company of pristine muscle cars. Even imports with fart can mufflers if that is your … Continue reading →

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The Death of a Street

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Eric

Yesterday we witnessed the rebirth of a street. Today we witness the death of a street. A four lane stretch of Erie Blvd used to run here. You may remember that this is the job with the long reach Cat … Continue reading →

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The Birth of a Street

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Eric

Drivers rejoice! A new street is entering the world or at the very least, half a street. Now that utilities, curbs, and sidewalks have all been upgraded or replaced work has started on rebuilding the tattered remains of West Fayette … Continue reading →

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Snowplowpalooza

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Eric

Despite the return of nice weather the plow shots have continued to roll in to Daily Diesel Dose in record numbers. For the duration of the summer I’ll probably continue to gather shots for a monthly blowout like this June … Continue reading →

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J. Supor and Son Trucking & Rigging

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Eric

Dan caught lighting in a bottle the other night when he came across an awesome rig of the world renowned J. Supor and Son Trucking and Rigging of New Jersey. You may not known them by name but you’ve probably … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Town of Pompey, NY

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Eric

By now we should all be familiar with the new Western Star 4800 recently received by the Town of Pompey, NY. After all, this site has contained photos of this truck since it arrived as a bare chassis at Tracey … Continue reading →

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2014 ESTRA Tow Show

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Eric

Yesterday I paid my first visit to the annual Empire State Towing and Recovery Association annual show in Lake George, NY. The natural beauty of the area is only surpassed by the amazing rigs of tow operators from across the … Continue reading →

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