“It’s all about going up and down the road,” says

Nov 3, 2011

“It’s all about going up and down the road,” says Ray Crandall of Jefferson, Wis., about this 2005 International 8600 he uses for Milwaukee Delivery Service. “There’s no room for toys.” Hence the “Strictly Business” moniker. The truck is powered by a 425-hp Cummins and a 10-speed transmission, hauling furniture and mail in the Midwest.

Among Otto Transfer's all-Detroit-D13-powered trucks hauling poles in its specialized operation is this beauty of a Western Star.

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