Monthly Archives: March 2018

NYSDOT Diamond Reo

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Eric

In the name of economy and tracking assets old trucks like this NYSDOT Diamond Reo don’t often hang around 30 years after their active service time.  Nevertheless NYS still has a hand full of these rigs lurking around the downstate … Continue reading →

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Shifting Gears with Aaron Kaufman

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Eric

Big Rig Racing is back! Of course well all knew that but it looks like it’s about to hit the main stream. You may or may not be a fan of those reality tv shows were a group of high … Continue reading →

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Coop by Ryder

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Eric

We are living in the age of the gig economy. You can rent your home, boat, car, even yourself out through a variety of online apps like Uber, AirBNB and GoShare. Ryder is taking the next step by allowing you, … Continue reading →

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I went to NY/NJ

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Eric

As I alluded to yesterday I spent some time in the NYC metro area last week. Did I mention I left on Wednesday? Yup, just in time for a big nor’easter to pass through the region. Some of you out … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – King of the Autocar

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Eric

The past couple of days I spent some time wandering around the big apple with my wife. Most streets are some combination of narrow and or traffic choked. It’s hard to believe that big monster Autocars like this early DC … Continue reading →

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White Drag-In

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Eric

It’s not Monday (Thank God!) but that doesn’t mean we can’t take a look at this awesome early 40’s Autocar Wrecker. For reasons unknown (although I can take a guess) Andy was digging through the Tacoma Public Library online digital … Continue reading →

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Always Be Prepared

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Eric

What is the second largest city in West Virginia? The answer might depend on the time of year when you ask. The Summit Bechtel Reserve is a massive scouting complex that in years past has hosted upward of 35,000 scouts … Continue reading →

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Not a Diesel

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Eric

It might not be diesel powered (a DD could be squeezed under the hood) but it is an International and that’s good enough for me! Jon sends in this shot of an truck that probably hails from the 1930s back … Continue reading →

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Northgate Ready Mix

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Eric

I had some time on my hands so I decided to clean up my Gmail inbox. The goal was to trim about 400 emails so the inbox total fell below 1,000 items. As I was deleting away I happened to … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Bring a Friend

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Eric

The government always has the coolest toys. Paul shares this shot of a crew cab Autocar from Hill Air Force near Ogden, Utah. Powered but a Cummins and connected to a automatic trans this truck is easy to drive for … Continue reading →

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