Monthly Archives: April 2017

The Color of Danger

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Eric

My how I do love these vintage training films. In the same vein as the classic Shake Hands With Danger and The Roll of Drums welcome to the training family The Color of Danger. While not as large as a dozer … Continue reading →

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Brockway Class of 2017 – Photos

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Eric

I don’t know how you feel when you look in the mirror but it’s a safe bet that most of these trucks are aging better than you or me. Some great looking trucks came and went this past Saturday. If … Continue reading →

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Brockway Class of 2017

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Eric

It’s hard to believe but another year has come and gone at the Brockway Truck Museum and that means it’s time for the annual change of display trucks. This year over a dozen Brockways are on display (a record high) … Continue reading →

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Kenworth K100 with 318 Detroit

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Eric

It’s been awhile since I’ve had some good ol’ Detroit Diesel action on this page so here is a Kenworth K100 with a 8V71 Detroit.

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Autocar Mondays – Autocar DS

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Eric

The natural splendors of the American southwest are many. The Grand Canyon. Death Valley. White Sands National Monument. The Autocars DS from the City of Williams, Arizona. Yes, I think this truck stacks up well against those natural wonders. Apparently … Continue reading →

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Regional Haul Trucks

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Eric

What is the number one issue facing the trucking industry today? Is it fuel costs? Increasing government regulations? The ever increasing mechanical and technological complexity of trucks? To be sure all of these are challenges but perhaps the most glaring is driver retention. … Continue reading →

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Heavy Snow Removal – A Photographic Archive

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Eric

It has been over a year since the concept of a snow plow book was presented on these electronic pages and while there has been no update since that time rest assured that action was taking place behind the scenes. … Continue reading →

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1941 International KB State Police Truck

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Eric

The year 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the New York State Police and to celebrate a century of public service various events (open houses, memorabilia displays, etc) will be held across the State. The “kick off” to this party took place … Continue reading →

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Ebay Finds – Liteway Truck

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Eric

Here is a vehicle that many of you have never seen before and probably never will see again. It’s a 1953 Liteway, later know as the Road King. The concept behind the Liteway was to maximize payload through the use … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – C is for Construcktor

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Eric

Can it get much better than this? Wow. Take a look at this 1978 Autocar and tell me you don’t want one. Believe it or not this truck is daily runner for McEnnis and Sons Excavation of Tyngsboro, MA. Just … Continue reading →

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