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National Grid Truck Bingo – Video Edition

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Eric

Welcome to the first edition of National Grid truck bingo containing video! It’s been a long time coming. Earlier this week there was massive power outage at the nations 6th largest mall, Destiny USA. The outage lasted for over 24 … Continue reading →

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On The Job – National Grid Freightliner M2

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Eric

This is for all my Freightliner Business Class fans. You know who you are.

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A Second Chance?

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Eric

This past summer National Grid replaced a series of underground electrical vaults across the street from my office. After the electrical equipment was removed contractors spent a week chiseling the old vault away with a backhoe mounted jackhammer so new … Continue reading →

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On the Job – National Grid Freightliners

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Eric

Adding to the ever expanding National Grid archives here at Daily Diesel Dose check out this collection of Freightliners.  The first truck has a Posi-Plus cable handler mounted out back.  Interesting but ultimately worthless fact, the reel drive torque for … Continue reading →

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Reach For The Sky

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Eric

This past holiday season I had to borrow a ladder to put up the Christmas lights on my home. The ladder did the job fine but I have to say using this truck would have been more fun. Yes, it … Continue reading →

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The Look of CNG

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Eric

There has been much noise recently about alternative fuel sources for trucks.  Last year it was all about electric vehicles.  This year, it’s all about another fossil fuel taking the stage, natural gas.  I will spare you the mumbo jumbo … Continue reading →

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