Category Archives: International

International Transtar Grain Truck

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Eric

Got Soybeans? That tagline was much more effective with milk. Anway, I thought this old 1974 Transtar 4300 was a nice slice a farm life. I poked around this old rig at the Empire Farm Days auction and made a … Continue reading →

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A New International PayStar?

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Eric

Last week I heard whisperings of an all new International PayStar design being shown to International dealers. This rumor came from the BigMackTrucks.com forum of all places but I see no reason why it shouldn’t be true. International has placed … Continue reading →

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Wegmans Food Markets – International TerraStar

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Eric

There is no good reason to go to a super sized Wegmans grocery store on a weekend. Imagine the busiest mall parking lot you ever saw and then multiple that intensity by a factor of five. And just wait to … Continue reading →

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So Shiney

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Eric

No offense to the Syracuse DPW but these trucks will never look as good again as they do now. But who says a truck dedicated to public service hauling leaves, snow, and dirt has to be without blemish? Heading home … Continue reading →

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Still Working – International S2200

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Eric

Ah, the good old working mule that was the International S-Series. It was with us for so many years and in so many forms it can be hard to determine the exact age of one. Looking at the 2200 below … Continue reading →

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Tough Enough for the Job?

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Eric

Two or three weekends ago I went to an auction of municipal equipment. The standard fair was there in regards to snow plows, pickups and heavy equipment. Most items were well used and over ten years of age. Walking the … Continue reading →

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NYSDOT – International S-Series

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Eric

Believe it or not this truck is something of a dinosaur when it comes to the NYS DOT fleet. From my outsider perspective I see nothing but new tandem axle Mack Granites with shiny aluminum bodies running up and down … Continue reading →

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International 9670 Cabover

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Eric

I know I have plenty of cabover fans out there so this one is for you! Don shares with us a great photo of his 1987 International 9670. If you attended the ATHS show in Springfield last year you may … Continue reading →

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NYS Thruway International Workstars

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Eric

The sun sets on a row of NYS Thruway International Workstars. This image would be even more poetic if the trucks were at the end of their life but no, they are brand new. They have yet to receive their … Continue reading →

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The Crossroads of New York State

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Eric

I was coming home from the National Brockway show two weeks ago when I passed through the scenic town of LaFayette, NY. If you are familiar with the area you know that the hills surrounding the town provide for near … Continue reading →

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