Tag Archives: Mack

Ultimate Factories – Mack Trucks

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Eric

The National Geographic Channel has a great series by the name of Ultimate Factories. Past seasons have paid visits to Bentley, Ferrari and Maserati, in other words, the elite of the elite. So it’s only fitting that the Ultimate Factories … Continue reading →

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Truck Hunting

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Eric

Hunting trucks on the great plains of Oneida County.  Mack, International, Gradall? Mack.  

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Truck Spotting of Yesteryear

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Eric

If you’re a regular visitor of this site you now how it works around here.  I tend to post articles relating to older trucks and equipment while sprinkling in some industry news for good measure.  I don’t proclaim to be … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Dump Truck Variety Pack

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Eric

A few months back I brought you a post about owner/operator dump trucks which you can read by clicking here.  Just like the Paystar from that post here are some other trucks working on the same job site. Enjoy the … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – A Treasure Trove

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Eric

Spencer sent me this great tip of a veritable treasure trove of old iron in Duchess County, NY. Based on his recon work we know the yard contains Freightliners, Autocars, Brockways, and of course, Macks.  Many of the trucks appear … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – Mack and Autocar

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Eric

Welcome to the most recent edition of Lost and Found.  This time up we have trucks from two of America’s most storied truck manufacturers, Autocar and Mack.  As you can see, both trucks have been enveloped by a thick stand of … Continue reading →

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One Truck to Rule them All – The CT600

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Eric

This past spring Caterpillar unveiled their newest product line, the CT600 Class 8 vocational truck.  Some may say that making inroads into the already competitive commercial truck market with a new and unproven product during an economic downturn is a big challenge, if not … Continue reading →

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ATHS Hudson Mohawk – Past Videos

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Eric

As I mentioned a few days ago the Hudson Mohawk chapter of the ATHS will hold their annual two day show at the fairgrounds in Ballston Spa, NY.  Pack up the kids, the wife, the dog and hit the roads … Continue reading →

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Road Train – Australian For Truck

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Eric

Australia is the sixth largest country by land mass. Therefore it stands to reason they have some pretty awesome trucks. As indisputable evidence I offer the video below. No where in the U.S. will you see trailer lengths and loads … Continue reading →

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How to move a 400 Ton Radioactive Generator

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Eric

So how do you move a 400 ton radioactive generator nearly 800 miles across multiple state lines? The obvious answer..very carefully….by using a combination of heavy haul Kenworths and Macks. Make sure you don’t forget the numerous escort vehicles. A … Continue reading →

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