Author Archives: Eric

On the Job – CSX Everything Edition!

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Eric

Yesterday I stopped by a busy CSX job site in Liverpool, NY where crews were busy removing and replacing an at grade railroad crossing. I don’t travel this road on a regular basis but I understand from the locals that … Continue reading →

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ATHS CNY Chapter Annual Truck Show 2013

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Eric

Sorry for the short notice but the CNY ATHS Annual truck show is tomorrow (7/14) at Long Branch Park in Syracuse, NY. This is my home truck show so I can personally attest that the turn out is always strong … Continue reading →

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The Del DeYoung Classic Car and Truck Collection

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Eric

For regular readers of classic truck magazines such as Double Clutch and Wheels of Time today’s post might be old news but for everyone else consider it a public service announcement. July 25th will see the well known classic car … Continue reading →

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Western Star of the West

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Eric

Another of the edition of the DDD Western Report today featuring a Western Star wearing a paint job you won’t soon see again. I don’t know about you but this truck reminds me of one that you would see at … Continue reading →

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Chevy Titan – Built to Stay Tough

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Eric

After seeing that beautiful Chevy Titan at the ATCA Macungie show last month my day dreams were preoccupied with seeing more pristine examples of this overlooked truck. My friends at eBay came to the rescue when the provided a five … Continue reading →

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Peterbilt 367 Crane Truck

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Eric

Many years ago I uploaded a video of classic Peterbilt truck from an ATHS show in Colorado. By mistake I added the leter U to the Peterbilt name. Some of the comments I received on that video because of my … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Mack Superliner Dump Truck

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Eric

Sorry, I am temporarily out of Autocar truck material so we’ll have to make due with this sharp looking Mack Superliner. Come to think about it….Mack Truck Mondays does have a certain ring to it…

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On the Job – Mack CL700

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Eric

Now this is a nice setup for hauling dumpsters, a Mack CL700. Belonging to Robinson Roll Off this Mack was a site for sore eyes on an otherwise bland truck spotting day.

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Still Working – Ford L9000 Cement Truck

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Eric

More old Fords on display today courtesy of Vitale & Robinson Concrete and their “vintage” L9000. I’m not sure about your part of the world by the rear discharge mixer is quickly becoming a thing of the past. Personally I … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Utica Dump Trucks

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Eric

More action from Utica, NY with an impressive collection of dump trucks from Dave T. A near mint Ford LTL9000 dump truck is the star of the collection if you ask me.  

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