Author Archives: Eric

Thin Ice

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Eric

I haven’t watched Ice Road Truckers in a few seasons now so correct me if I’m wrong but did any of the major characters ever break through the ice? It was certainly suggested that they would before ever commercial break … Continue reading →

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Olde Tyme Winter

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Eric

How about that weather? It’s only the end of December but already the single digit temps and the hibernation inducing wind chills are upon us. Ask the old timers out there and they will tell you this current stretch of … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas 2017

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Eric

A Merry Christmas to you and yours this holiday season.

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At the Dealer – Western Star 5700XE Fleet

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Eric

If you’re a driver for the Upstate Shredding, the largest scrap empire in the Northeast, your butt might be in one of these brand new Western Star 5700XE. The fleet you see below was at Tracey Road Equipment a few … Continue reading →

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The Final Phase

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Eric

The final plane of existence for many over the road tractors occurs when it is converted to a dump truck. Usually by this point the truck has an odometer reading that we wished resembled our bank account balance. Often selling … Continue reading →

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Albach Diamant Mobile Chipper

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Eric

As most tales begin this time of year on a dark and snowy night so shall this one. While passing over the Erie Canal just outside of Chittenango my headlights briefly fell upon the outline of a strange machine. I … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Wrecking Ball

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Eric

When you combine a four ton wrecking ball with super high resolution cameras you get some quality time wasting video. It’s even better when lurking in the background is a heavy spec Autocar. While not the main point of the … Continue reading →

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Friendly Face

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Eric

In this time of impeding nuclear doom, political turmoil, and ceaseless environmental disasters it’s good to see a familiar face. A constant in the sea of change. That’s how I feel about this ’99 International 2574. A Marmom-Herrington 12,000 lb … Continue reading →

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Bubbling to the Surface

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Eric

This International 9300 recently moved into view for a photo. It’s been hanging around a local concrete products yard for a good while now but never where it could fully be seen by hungry eyes. Will this truck be part … Continue reading →

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Euclid R-15

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Eric

You might now know it but if you see a truck like this parked along the side of the road you must stop and take a photo. Rules of the road. I came across this old Euclid R-15(?) the other … Continue reading →

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