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	Want the Cascadia We Have EM!! Our Precision Series Freightliner Cascadia family continues the trends of unsurpassed detail and options. learn more...
	BAE regional Jet article The BAE-146 was first conceived to answer many of the world’s airlines needs for a short to medium range aircraft that could operate quietly into densely populated areas. learn more...
	Kenworh T800 The Kenworth T800 is one of the most versatile, and therefore, most popular Class 8 trucks in North America. The set-back front axle facilitates greater maneuverability in close quarters, whatever the job may be, including a vast array of vocational applications, linehaul, and severe service off-highway. learn more...
	Let's Roll: Freightliner Cascadia When you're the market leader, you look for other market leaders with which to work. That's why Freightliner chose Tonkin Replicas' Precision Series to help announce their new model, the Cascadia. Tonkin Replicas worked closely with Freightliner engineers to develop a replica that could be launched concurrently with the real model - yet another example of our extraordinary relationship with the world's top OEMs. learn more...
	Penn Yan Express: Still better than ever Formed in 1941, Penn Yan Express developed into a major carrier in the northeast United States. Penn Yan, the county seat of Yates county New York, became the primary operating area during its early years, although the company quickly expanded in 1951 after being purchased by Bob Hinson. learn more...
	Monfort: A Look Back As one of the largest beef producers in the country, with a sizable fleet, Monfort commissioned Jack Tonkin to make a high quality scale model replica that accurately reflected the graphics they were so proud of. Cast in 1:53 scale, the Monfort truck helped set the tone for what would later transition into Tonkin Replicas Signature Series. learn more...
	Paul Brandt Q&A After recently completing a production run of Precision Series Peterbilt Model 379x trucks for Paul Brandt Trucking in Canada (http://www.brandttruck.com/) we sat down with them for a little Q&A. Here are the results of the interview. learn more...

Archives of past Industry News articles...

	Agriculture Double Flatbeds When it comes to efficient design and versatility not much beats the double flatbed combinations found in most agricultural areas. read more...
	Soccer Hauls! Now you can take your favorite team with you! Available in Tonkin Replicas' HO-scale line, ton (rhymes with stone), each team in both conferences are represented by their own unique truck. Included in the set are the brand new New York Red Bulls and Houston Dynamo squads. read more...
	Sysco Turnpike Doubles As fuel prices continue to climb, trucking and distribution companies are scrambling to increase efficiency of their fleets and reduce the cost of delivering goods. Aside from governing speeds and utilizing the most efficient engines available, many truck operators in states that permit longer combination vehicles (LCVs) continue to benefit from the operation of various trailer/truck combinations that fall into this specific category. read more...
	Recruiting Challenge Finding highly qualified, professional drivers that represent your company's values can be an ongoing challenge for every major fleet. Robert Transport was innovative in its use of die-cast models to recruit drivers by cleverly printing their company phone number on the trailer roof where it was easily visible. read more...
	Sky's the Limit Long known for making replicas for the trucking industry, Tonkin Replicas has now branched into aviation. First in the series is the Boeing 747-400 Freighter, the symbol of modern airfreight, along with two World War II vintage aircraft. read more...
	Two Classic Fleet Designs Resurrected Joe Garlington and Duane Ellis of Little Big Trucks have teamed up to resurrect two classic fleet designs - Willig and Pacific Intermountain Express (P.I.E.). Pacific Intermountain operated their International COEs throughout the West ... read more...
	Ferrell Gas Bobtail - Then & Now As the nation's leading retail propane company, Ferrellgas has bobtails that can be found all over - from the nation's busiest interstate highways to the most remote country roads. They can be seen in residential neighborhoods, farm communities, and industrial parks... read more...
	1:87 Scale Big Rig Replicas Trucks hit market Tonkin Replicas' new ton (rhymes with stone) series represents the first high quality - yet affordable - replica in the 1:87 scale market. Featuring a die-cast metal cab and plastic 53' trailer, each model blends... read more...