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All sorts
The European RVs keep rolling in. They range in size from a BMW station wagon (I saw it today, but there were people with it and I didn't mant to invade their privacy) to full scale Dakar Rally...
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Big and Red
Navistar International seems to be selling more big trucks recently, after years of being mostly invisible in that segment of the business. Kenworth, Peterbilt, Mack and Western Star had that...
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Odd Load
The variety of loads coming out of Halifax ship terminals seems endless. The constant stream of mining, agricultural, and construction equipment is impossible to keep up with, but occasionally...
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Are we there yet
Halifax is the port of entry for many oversize and odd loads from overseas. They are then trucked to points all across the country - even as far as British Coumbia at times. A nice white Freightliner...
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Machinery rolling in - and out
Numerous pieces of construction, agricultrual and mining machinery have arrived in Halifax by sea in the past few weeks. They soon rolled out again by truck - several pieces a day. In no particular...
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Bigger than Big and just big
Another big load coming out of the port today was this giant transformer.It took a tri-axle dolly/trailer/dolly rig built by Temisko to carry the unit.Total Transport + Rigging used their big...
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Mercedes Actros
One of the best known truck brands and truck models in the world is the Mercedes Actros. Although not sold in North America (I think they are sold everywhere else) they do show up here from time to...
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Classics on the Move
There is a significant trade in used cars leaving Halifax by ship. They arrive from the used car lots and auctions each week by the dozens - most are just barely running. There are also a few trucks...
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Another Scania
I have spotted only a few Scanias over the years, and all of them from New Brunswick. The last two that I saw were in Nova Scotia, and today I added a third.Today's rig appears to be owned by Kooiker...
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Hauling farm trailers in style
Farm trailers, usually confined to fields and towed by farm tractors, are not seen on the highways. Unless that is they are imports and must be transported from the Port of Halifax to dealers in...
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Extra Axles
Equipment Express from Ayr, ON has this interesting Western Star on the road. The set back front axle and three rear axles makes for an unusual looking truck.It appears more than capable of hauling...
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More Extra Axles
If yesterday's post was not enough, here are some mpre extra axles spotted today. JNB Heavy Haul from Mitchell, ON (also represented in Halifax) is a specialist hauler with some big gear including...
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Ford Country - Road Trip Report #1
Truckfaxhas made very few road trips recently, so a brief loop through northern mainland Nova Scotia on September10 was the first in many months. The destination was Pictou County - noted for lots of...
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Road Trip - Part 2
Continuing my northern mainland Nova Scotia jaunt from September 10, is a mixed bag of interesting or different vehicles.Truro, NS is an important transportation hub on the Trans Canada Highway...
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Where's the fire (truck)
I have not seen much in the way of fire apparatus recently, so here is what little I have been able to catch.My recent road trip to northern mainland Nova Scotia turned up the well maintained units of...
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They're Back
Many of those European RVs that migrated across the Atlantic in the spring are now on their way back home after venturing around North America - many to Alaska or other far corners of the continent....
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They're Back continued
Even more European RVs appeared on the streets today. I am wondering if perhaps these are arrivals - in time to see the fall colours, then head south for warm winter weather. In no particular...
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They're Back - continued again
One more European RV showed up after my last post, and this one is built by Hymer, one of the largest Geman RV makers. They build a wide range of RVs of various sizes. They all seem to use Mercedes...
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Still on the road
Despite qualifying as an antique auto in most jurisdictions, this RV is still on the road today and has made it all the way from Saskatchewan to Nova Scotia. The "Bounder" name wasn't a clue as to its...
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More Mercs
The Mercedes Sprinter is a favourite amongst RV owners, and not just the van model, but the Mercedes running gear too. Among the latest RVs that I have seen, several are Mercedes or Mercedes...
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