Category Archives: International

Truck Racing Returns?

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Eric

I’ve talked about big rig racing on this site before. I really don’t expect it to return anytime soon but in the mean time we can enjoy this little promo put together by International Trucks featuring the Terrastar and Durastar … Continue reading →

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Versatility and Dependability

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Eric

This interesting setup was at the local International dealer a few weeks back.  I can hear some of you moaning now.  NOT ANOTHER PLOW TRUCK!  Well, what can I say, CNY specializes in this type of vehicle.  From the front … Continue reading →

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Still Working – International Eagle

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Eric

Today we have some what of a classic rig, an International 9300 Eagle.  This truck can trace it’s heritage all the waaaaay back to 1984 when it was introduced as a premium conventional model which basically means that this truck was designed to look boxy and … Continue reading →

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International Reefer

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Eric

Found this sharp looking late model International at the local Thermo King dealer.  Clean and classic with some nice customs touches for a truck model that was often over looked as a plain jane workhorse.  It could be a 4800 … Continue reading →

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My Kingdom for a Workstar!

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Eric

At Daily Diesel Dose we love those Internationals so here is a three pack of WorkStars. Nice setup with a National Crane.  Pay no attention to the hippie bus in the background. This truck was at the local Freightliner dealer… HERESY! … Continue reading →

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1956 International RD-220

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Eric

Not too long ago Spencer contacted me with a video of a pretty cool truck, his International RD-220.  Originally this great truck belonged to his grandfather and was used to help with the construction of Interstate 87 in New York. … Continue reading →

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The International Harvester Film Library

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Eric

From FarmingtonImplement.com International Harvester changed the advertising world forever in 1911 with the production of “Back to the Old Farm,” the world’s first commercial film. Shown in local theaters, all early films were 35mm and featured tractors, trucks and many … Continue reading →

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Navistar and Caterpillar – Close Friends Getting Closer

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Eric

Way back in the ancient history of 2008 Caterpillar and Navistar joined forces to create a new truck manufacturing company called NC(2) Globall, LLC.  The goal of this company was to create trucks for various markets around the world.  The … Continue reading →

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Still Working – International Cargostar

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Eric

I nearly lost control of my car when I saw this old Cargostar parked at the NYS Thruway garage in Syracuse. Some may find this crazy but being partial to Internationals I consider this quite the catch. At first glance … Continue reading →

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International TerraStar

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Eric

Here is a shot of an International TerraStar at the local dealer. With this new model and the departure of GM from the class 4/5 work truck market International hopes for to see some serious success with the new model … Continue reading →

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