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At The Dealer – Stars of Different Types

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Eric

What can be said about this truck? Not much. We’ve seen this kind of setup before. It’s a newer model for sure, notice the lack of model badges on the door and engine badges on the hood. I didn’t travel … Continue reading →

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Everyday Big Rigs – Freightliner Cascadia

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Eric

It doesn’t get more everyday than the Freightliner Cascadia, the true and undisputed fleet champion of the North American truck circuit. Last week I told you to count Volvo VNLs on the road. I’m sure you stopped after you entered … Continue reading →

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Roadtec SB2500e Shuttle Buggy

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Eric

A new piece of heavy equipment eye candy as replaced the Western Star 6900XD on the Tracey Road Equipment display pad, the Roadtec SB2500e, aka, the Shuttle Buggy. The idea behind the shuttle buggy is to remove the inefficiencies in asphalt … Continue reading →

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Western Star 6900XD – The Video

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Eric

I stopped by Tracey Road Equipment again to grab a video of that awesome looking Western Star 6900XD. I attempted to narrate while sounding like a knew what I was talking about with less than stellar results. After looking over the … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – Western Star 6900XD

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Eric

Last night I received a text message from Andy telling me to stop by Tracey Road Equipment because there was a huge Western Star on display with front fenders that had railings. I knew right then and there a 6900 … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – Cats and Stars

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Eric

Too much chrome? No one is going to say that about this CT681.  And what about those aluminium rims? You could make a great deep dish pizza in one of those. Can you tell I have no interesting facts to … Continue reading →

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Heavy Equipment for All

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Eric

This is the view from the cab of a 400,000 dollar wheel loader. The largest machine on display during the Tracey Road Equipment open house was a Liebherr L586. The Liehberr name seems to be a new addition to the … Continue reading →

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New and Improved

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Eric

Row upon row of brand new trucks all open for the inspection. Just in case you haven’t figured it out yet Tracey Road Equipment is Daimler Trucks NA dealership which means Freightliners and Western Stars of all types. Tracey has … Continue reading →

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Tracey Road Equipment Open House

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Eric

We all know that I’m no stranger to the Tracey Road Equipment lot. Usually I’m just a casual visitor passing through but this weekend saw an open house that allowed me to get up close and personal with all types … Continue reading →

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New Macks, New Western Stars, New Freightliners

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Eric

I won’t pretend that I don’t have a leaning toward the trucks of the past but new rigs are not without their charm. Sometimes they look pretty darn good if you ignore all the electronic gremlins and engine problems that … Continue reading →

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