International introduces new set-back axle dump truck

International unveiled its newest heavy-duty truck model at CONEXPO, held in Las Vegas this week.

The PayStar 5900i set-back axle dump truck made its debut at a nearby quarry, located outside of Las Vegas, where it was put on display, a demonstration that showcased the truck's interior and exterior design features, engine capability and its maneuverability.

"The reason for the 5900 set-back is really the completion of the PayStar product line," said Phil Christman, vice-president and general manager of International Truck's Severe Service Vehicle Centre, who described this new model as a step up from the original PayStar 5500 and 5600. "This is the granddaddy of them all: from a gross vehicle weight; from maneuverability; from a visibility standpoint."

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Back to work driving a truck

I will be returning to the work field in a couple weeks (or as soon as the weather breaks) still cold and snowy here.
I have driven trucks for 10 years, and Nov.29,2005 I was hurt on the job. I have a neck injury, the hood of a truck slammed shut on me as I was removing a lifting strap from the front axle.

My company has been screwing with me for several months now. My lawyer is taking care of this for me.
I am going back to driving a dump truck now, this is how I started out driving and I really enjoyed it.
I will be driving a 6 axle Sterling dump truck! I am going to be hauling mostly blacktop but with some hauls being rock also.

Just a word on getting hurt on the job......DON'T DO IT! My company was and still is a self insured workers comp company and they really SUCK! You have to fight tooth and nail to get anything out of them.

All they want to do is send you to " their " DR. and pay him $1000.00 to say their is nothing wrong with you.
Well I finally have proof of my injury, and they will NOT accept the claims.

So we are in the middle of going to court over it now. We will just have to wait and see what happens.