So I’ve been looking for a truck…
C.E. Grundler
…but not just any truck. No, when you write murder and mayhem, you sometimes find yourself in the need of an extra special truck. I’m not concerned about mileage, warranties, amenities, or any of the other considerations usually associated with choosing a vehicle. First off, the truck I need must have certain specific features — the ability to drive through storm surge flooded roads, clear or push clear debris and obstructions, be tall enough, heavy enough, and strong enough to get through the worst. While some quarry trucks may be downright awe-inspiring, for the story, it needed to be something I might borrow from a construction site of the sort found along the Jersey shore. I’ve been considering a cement truck, but today I took a wrong turn, drove past a construction site of the sort I’d envisioned, and found myself gazing at the truck of my dreams!
What you can’t tell by these pics is just how HUGE this thing is. The tires were taller than me.
The bottom is covered in steel plates. No working parts exposed and vulnerable. 
I’ve found the specs on this lovely beast, and I’d say it’s just the ticket. And while an 11 foot beam puts it beyond legal road size, I’d imagine once the area’s been evacuated and the roads submerged, the legality of what you’re driving becomes less of an issue. Fill this baby with some gravel (ballast) and I’d say we’re ready to roll!
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