Author Archives: Eric

Lost and Found – Federal and Kenworth

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Eric

Last weekend as I traveled south on I-81 through Binghamton I noticed a large green tow truck poking through the tree line. Having passed this location many times in the past I was surprised that I never took notice of such a unique … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Oswego DPW Paystar

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Eric

Did you know that Oswego, NY is the namesake to communities in Montana, Oregon, Kansas and Illinois? I’m willing to be that none of them experience the same snowfall rate as their namesake.

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The Collector

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Eric

International Trucks puts together a nice little publication called Trail Magazine. Every couple of months a new edition rolls around in either print or electronic format. Trail Magazine includes coverage of the most recent advancements to the International product line … Continue reading →

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W 42nd Street NYC

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Eric

This weekend I took a trip with my wife to NYC. While trying to avoid the numerous Elmos, Spidermans, and Dora the Explorers begging for money I was able to spy a few cool trucks. The first was a beautiful … Continue reading →

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Town of Harford – Western Star 4700SF

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Eric

Have we been here before? Looks like Western Star is making serious inroads into the local  snow plow market especially with the 4700SF platform. Just like the Town of Cuyler truck from last week this 4700 is powered by a … Continue reading →

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Winter Hibernation

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Eric

A line of Mack dump trucks await the spring weather and the constructions projects that it will bring.

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Loadstar Hotrod

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Eric

If you watch the SPEED show Gearz this might be old news for you but for all others check out the videos below. Personally, I haven’t watched the show in years but please don’t take that as a slight against … Continue reading →

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Oshkosh Organ Donor

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Eric

Fulton, NY sees A LOT of snow over the course of the average winter. This old rig probably more than earned its keep over the years of its active use. While this Oshkosh no longer plows it lives on through … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Hitachi EX750

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Eric

The television in my childhood home was a Hitachi. I never really thought much about it but once I learned that Hitachi also made heavy equipment the TV became much cooler in my eyes. More than once I tried to … Continue reading →

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The Drom Box

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Eric

Yesterday Ryan sent me some photos of a former Hostess plant near Sacramento, CA. Everything onsite is how it looked the day the company declared bankruptcy and ceased operations. Among the rows of parked trucks (most of which were cabovers) … Continue reading →

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