Author Archives: Eric

Road Boss 2

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Eric

Well, I was going to make a joke about the name Road Boss 2 sounding like a movie squeal title until I realized I already made that joke four years ago in this post. I guess it’s time for some … Continue reading →

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New, Newer, Old

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Eric

The age of the Star Car as the plow chassis of choice continues on, unbridled by no man or force of nature. Here we see the latest edition to the Village of Minoa DPW fleet. They picked up a WS … Continue reading →

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Still Working – International 2574

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Eric

That old Loadstar from yesterday was a nice looking truck but personally I like this one a little better. The Town of Verona is still rolling with this nicely preserved 2574. The black strip up near the hood ads at … Continue reading →

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The Infamous Loadstar

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Eric

THE International Loadstar. Say that line like your an Ohio State football player introducing themselves on Sunday Night Football and will make sense. I came across this old truck a few weeks back on a farm outside of Rome, NY. … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Lucky 13

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Eric

When you see a still working Autocar DK from the land of rust you just have to stop for a picture even if old Mr. Sun is blaring directly into your lense. Overall I would give this truck a 9 … Continue reading →

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NYSDOT Diamond Reo

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Eric

In the name of economy and tracking assets old trucks like this NYSDOT Diamond Reo don’t often hang around 30 years after their active service time.  Nevertheless NYS still has a hand full of these rigs lurking around the downstate … Continue reading →

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Shifting Gears with Aaron Kaufman

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Eric

Big Rig Racing is back! Of course well all knew that but it looks like it’s about to hit the main stream. You may or may not be a fan of those reality tv shows were a group of high … Continue reading →

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Coop by Ryder

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Eric

We are living in the age of the gig economy. You can rent your home, boat, car, even yourself out through a variety of online apps like Uber, AirBNB and GoShare. Ryder is taking the next step by allowing you, … Continue reading →

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I went to NY/NJ

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Eric

As I alluded to yesterday I spent some time in the NYC metro area last week. Did I mention I left on Wednesday? Yup, just in time for a big nor’easter to pass through the region. Some of you out … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – King of the Autocar

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Eric

The past couple of days I spent some time wandering around the big apple with my wife. Most streets are some combination of narrow and or traffic choked. It’s hard to believe that big monster Autocars like this early DC … Continue reading →

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