Thursday, September 13, 2018

Straight trucks with sleepers

There are few straight trucks with sleepers on the road - at least in this part of the world, so when I see one I grab a photo.

This F-liner shows up on the waterfront from time to time with supplies for cruise ships. Clipper Ship Supply is based in Montreal and obviously includes perishables amongst the products it will supply to ships.



Once likely a hot shot type delivery truck, this Inter has taken on a second life as a pumper. Its job appears to be pumping out restaurant grease traps. A fairly unpleasant job, and no doubt the sleeper has been converted for other uses. The long wheelbase and short body gives a distinctive appearance.




A giant high rise aerodynamic sleeper hardly seems necessary for a guard rail post digger, but here it is. The Pete must have had an over the road career to start, but that big box probably serves a a crew cab. If the digger body is readily de-mountable, the truck could hit the road again if needed.

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