Author Archives: Eric

Cranes

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Eric

Craaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnneeeessss. If you read that as a zombie pronouncing the word brains you might be laughing right about about now. Today it is all about cranes both old and new. I’m going to start out with the vintage iron. This … Continue reading →

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Syracuse Recycling Destroyed By Fire

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Eric

Another day, another industrial fire in East Syracuse. Like many other village residents I was unaware of the massive conflagration that was taking place just blocks from my home early Tuesday morning. It wasn’t until I attempted to take a … Continue reading →

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The Ghosts of Trucks Shows Past

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Eric

I’ve started backing up my photos to “the cloud” as it is all the rage. I backup most of my material on a regular basis but it’s good idea to have at least one location that doesn’t reside under my … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Autocar Trucking

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Eric

Now this…is an Autocar! Around town there is a local dump truck company that runs nothing but Autocar trucks. The name? Autocar Trucking. Simple enough. Back when I took this photo in 2009 Autocar Trucking ran around 3 or 4 … Continue reading →

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CNY ATHS 2013 – The Videos

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Eric

Well it took a week but I finally found some time to upload the videos from the CNY ATHS chapter show. There are some familiar faces with a few new ones mixed in. Over five minutes of non-stop pulse pounding … Continue reading →

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Heavy Hauling Peterbilt Style

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Eric

Today I have the pleasure of sharing with you an amazing collection of photos from long time Daily Diesel Dose supporter Dan. Perhaps his best work to date? You be the judge. Working his contacts in the industry Dan was … Continue reading →

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National Grid Truck Bingo – Chevy C7500

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Eric

Who gets excited when they see a Chevy C7500? This guy. When you’re playing National Grid Truck Bingo that is the sort of thing that happens. At one time the National Grid fleet in Upstate, NY (following their purchase of Niagara … Continue reading →

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Cat 245 Excavator – It’s Really Over Now

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Eric

Do you remember my obsessive coverage of the Bristol Myers-Squibb factory demolition in East Syracuse? I hope you do as I trudged through snow and ice for the better part of two months to grab exclusive video and photos of … Continue reading →

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1972 White 7400 Cabover

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Eric

A few days ago I received some great photos from Scott who is the process of restoring a 1972 White 7400 cabover. The truck once belonged to Lyons Transporation Lines of Erie, PA. When restoration is complete the truck will … Continue reading →

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ATHS CNY Truck Show 2013

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Eric

Yesterday the CNY chapter of the ATHS held their 16th annual classic truck show at Long Branch Park near Syracuse, NY.  If you have been to this site before your probably know about the show. There is always a nice … Continue reading →

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