Author Archives: Eric

2019 ATCA Upper Canada

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Eric

The ATCA Upper Canada truck show is a great show. But despite all its greatness I usually do a poor job of covering this event. By the time mid August rolls around I’ve already attended numerous shows that have filled … Continue reading →

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Classic Cruising

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Eric

The video will tell you all you need to know!

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2020 Virtual Brockway Truck Show

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Eric

The BTPA is still planning on hosting a 2020 National Brockway Truck show this year. The event has been scaled back to a one day show that will take place partially at the CNY Living History Center and most likely … Continue reading →

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Two for One

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Eric

If you are in the market for a heavy wrecker it seems like you have three choices of trucks to choose from. Peterbilt, Kenworth, Western Star. Keep your eyes peeled the time you are on the road and tell me … Continue reading →

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The Nicest S2500 in the World – Part II

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Eric

I found it again, the nicest S2500 in the world. This time it was at Fulton Spring Service with a freshly installed dump body. A company name, Clear-A-Way All Season Service, has also been applied to the doors. I would … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Walt

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Eric

Walt the Crane became an immediate fixture in the Syracuse skyline from the very first day it grazed the clouds of the Salt City. His arrival was long foretold and his presence seemed permanent. But yet, he is gone. I … Continue reading →

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Old Trucks Live in the Country

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Eric

They say country air is good for you. It must also be good for old trucks based on this picture from John. He snapped this picture back in 2014 but I’m willing to bet the lineup has changed much. Maybe … Continue reading →

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Town of Sullivan Paving

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Eric

Here we see the Town of Sullivan and the Madison County Highway Department working together to pave a lake side road. Despite all the madness in the world you still have to keep the lights on and the roads paved. … Continue reading →

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R-Model Fire Tanker

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Eric

Nothing says spring like cruising through the country side with a screaming kid in the backseat. He was probably upset because I kept telling him we were going home only to make yet another turn in a direction that was … Continue reading →

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Inland Port

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Eric

For a very long time, possibly decades, there has been a plan to develop an inland port somewhere in the CNY area to suckle of the massive growth at true water based ports along the eastern coast line. There have … Continue reading →

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