Heavy Haul Operator Tapestries
Description: Heavy haul trucking is a segment in and of itself, and Boise, Idaho's Pierce Heavy Haul was one of the top player's in the game. Primarily operating in the northwest, Pierce was one of the companies to call when you needed to move the big iron. From high track dozers to massive quarry dumps, Pierce could get it from here to there, on time, every time.
Description: Founded in 1959, Clarke Bros. Heavy Transport started out as movers of houses and other structures, eventually expanding into heavy equipment and other oversized, overweight loads. By the mid-seventies, they had added a massive fleet of 200 Autocar dump trucks and began taking on earth moving contracts where tons of material needed to be relocated in a short amount of time. These jobs ranged from large construction site digs to mining operations, usually related to opening or closing a mine.
Description: R. G. LeTourneau founded R. G. LeTourneau, Inc. in 1929 in California as a manufacturer of earth moving equipment. Specializing in off-road dump trucks, loaders, and other heavy equipment used in the mining and construction industries, LeTourneau manufactured his products in Longview, Texas. LeTourneau was largely responsible for the invention and development of many types of earth moving machines now widely used. He designed and built machines using technology that was years, sometimes decades, ahead of its time and became recognized worldwide as a leader in the development and manufacture of heavy equipment. After the death of R. G. LeTourneau in '69, the company was sold to Marathon Manufacturing in 1970, and renamed Marathon LeTourneau.
Description: Black Hills Towing was a heavy recovery towing operation based out of Rapid City, South Dakota. While they did operate some smaller wreckers, the majority of their fleet was made up of heavy haul rigs. They primarily worked the I-90 corridor, extracting everything from disabled semis and RV's to snowbound tankers and rollover accidents requiring big pulling power and expert rigging.
Description: The M911 C-HET is a heavy equipment transporter that begin production in 1977 as a more capable and lower cost alternative to the M746 HET. Based on the commercial F2365 truck, M911 C-HET was modified in a number of areas, including two winches added behind the cab, and a non-driven drop axle located in front of the two rear axles. The M911 was to be used with the M747 trailer that was developed in the HET-70 program, alongside the M746 tractor truck that the M911 supplants. This combination allowed for loads in excess of 68.95 tons, including the M1 Abrams main battle tank.
Description: A rugged collection of three vintage-inspired semi trucks featuring weathered paint, classic heavy-duty styling, chrome details, and old-school trucking character. This detailed big rig illustration is perfect for truck drivers, owner operators, diesel enthusiasts, long haul drivers, trucking fans, and anyone who appreciates classic semi trucks and life on the open road.
Description: This -inspired mining truck design is perfect for heavy equipment fans, construction workers, mechanics, and truck lovers. Featuring a bold vector illustration of a massive dump truck, this artwork captures the power of mining and construction life. Perfect gift for engineers, diesel mechanics, truck operators, and anyone who loves Hitachi trucks or industrial machines. Wear it proudly on your next job site or as a cool everyday outfit for heavy machinery enthusiasts!
Description: This -inspired mining truck design is perfect for heavy equipment fans, construction workers, mechanics, and truck lovers. Featuring a bold vector illustration of a massive dump truck, this artwork captures the power of mining and construction life. Perfect gift for engineers, diesel mechanics, truck operators, and anyone who loves Komatsu trucks or industrial machines. Wear it proudly on your next job site or as a cool everyday outfit for heavy machinery enthusiasts!
Description: This -inspired mining truck design is perfect for heavy equipment fans, construction workers, mechanics, and truck lovers. Featuring a bold vector illustration of a massive dump truck, this artwork captures the power of mining and construction life. Perfect gift for engineers, diesel mechanics, truck operators, and anyone who loves trucks or industrial machines. Wear it proudly on your next job site or as a cool everyday outfit for heavy machinery enthusiasts!
Description: This -inspired mining truck design is perfect for heavy equipment fans, construction workers, mechanics, and truck lovers. Featuring a bold vector illustration of a massive dump truck, this artwork captures the power of mining and construction life. Perfect gift for engineers, diesel mechanics, truck operators, and anyone who loves trucks or industrial machines. Wear it proudly on your next job site or as a cool everyday outfit for heavy machinery enthusiasts!
