Author Archives: Eric

Private vs Public

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Eric

Below you see an example of a well maintained older dump truck. It happens to belong to the Town of Lysander. After staring at this truck for a few minutes I began to think about the differences between public sector … Continue reading →

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What does 2013 hold in store?

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Eric

I have a Magic 8 Ball on my desk at work. I use it to make all my critical decision. Should I have chili for lunch? Should a take a nap in the conference room? The majority of the time … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Dallas Fire Rescue Tow Trucks

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Eric

Modern firefighting is equipment intensive. Without fire engines and other support vehicles the brave individuals who responsed to desperate 911 calls would be at a serious disadvantage. When a piece of equipment is down for repairs or service the window … Continue reading →

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John Deere 744K Wheel Loader

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Eric

I stopped to photograph this loader because it was very large. That is pretty much the story behind this one. Browsing through the specs for this 744K online I noticed it has keyless start as standard option. A security code … Continue reading →

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We Need A Bigger Plow

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Eric

In the snowflake world this plow must seem like jaws. I’m not sure if the white triangles on the blade skirt are meant to be some sort of safety marking or just a decal that raises the level of coolness … Continue reading →

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Tombstone Run

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Eric

Well this sure looks like fun. Check out the exciting video of The Tombstone Run, a now annual event held on the twisty mountain roads of Oregon. Plenty of eye and ear candy here as old Peterbilt, Mack, Autocar and … Continue reading →

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Diorama-rama!

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Eric

The crane in the photo below is not a miniature or scale model. It probably has a working height of around 230 feet which is absolutely dwarfed by the 390 combined feet of the wind tower and blade assembly standing nearby. … Continue reading →

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On The Job – Big Red Towing

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Eric

This International 9400 was just about done dropping of a Freightliner at the local dealer when I passed by. An International towing a Freightliner? The natural order of things or maybe a rare occurrence? The answer would probably change depending on the person … Continue reading →

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CSX Crane Trucks

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Eric

Vocational rigs like these crane trucks from CSX don’t receive much love or attention. Most of the time they fly under the radar. The white paint and slap on company stickers really don’t do much to enhance their visual appeal. … Continue reading →

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2013 New Year’s Resolution

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Eric

The year is almost over so that can only mean one thing…RESOLUTIONS! For 2013 the resolution of this website will be to catch more plow trucks in action. That’s right, the trucks of the new year will be wearing their blades and … Continue reading →

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