Author Archives: Eric

A Mixer for Everyone

Day two of “Trucks @ Work” continues with a series of cement trucks heading to the jobsite. The first truck to roll by is a Phoenix Mixer which until yesterday was not a company I was familar with. Next the … Continue reading

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I lift things up. I put things down.

Today I kick off a series of videos relating to trucks (and some heavy equipment) on the job. Below you will see a truck that has appeared on DDD before, an International Paystar working for Gypsum Express. This particular job … Continue reading

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Hell on the Highway

One upon a time SPEED had a great show by the name of Wrecked. The premise was simple, following the daily action that occurs when running one of the largest towing operations in Chicago. Car crashes, truck crashes, heavy equipment, … Continue reading

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NYSDOT Freightliner M2 Vac Truck

This Freightliner M2 112 VAC truck is something of a rare setup in the NYSDOT fleet that is comprised mainly of Mack and International trucks. I don’t think this truck represents a switch from Mack to Freightliner but you never … Continue reading

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On the Job – International 8200

Check out the nose on this one! This International 8200 operates for Cranesville Block hauling whatever it is you haul in a tanker when running a ready mix company.

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At the Dealer – Cat Roll Back

Nothing too outrageous here, just a CT660 setup for life as a roll back. I have yet to see one outside of the dealer lot or truck show but I know they exist. Have you see one? Email Me!

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ETF Mining Trucks – A pipe dream?

Innovation is a fact of life. Established ideas of the past may not be the best ideas for the present or the future. That seems to be the driving force between the ETF Haul Trucks. Take a look at the … Continue reading

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Still Working – Galion Grader

I’m a fan of the color green, even the shade of emergency/lime green on this Galion Grader. This grader was hanging out the local CSX rail yard. I really don’t have a clue on the age of this machine but … Continue reading

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Veterans Days 2012

Norfolk Southern is celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. Part of the festivities involve creating a fleet of trains that wear the colors and paint schemes of the predecessors that eventually lead to the modern company we know today. The heritage fleet consists of … Continue reading

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Something for the Ford fans

I stumbled across this Ford truck collection outside of Fultonville, NY a few months back. The truck below was clearly the jewel of the collection with pin striping, fancy lights and what appears to be a rather large engine based … Continue reading

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