Author Archives: Eric

I-690 East Bridge Deck Demolition

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Eric

Peak summer has been reached in CNY with the arrival of one of the most intense road constructions projects of the season. The eastbound lanes of I-690 through downtown Syracuse are now closed for approximately one week as crews remove … Continue reading →

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A New (old) Toy

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Eric

I took a cruise by the local Flying J the other day and spotted this flatbed hauling some interesting vehicles. The old wrecker is a Dodge. In fact the name plate actually reads Dodge Brothers which firmly places this truck … Continue reading →

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The Forgotten

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Eric

Take a look at this, another Mack RM with super tall rubber just sitting out in the weeds. Similar to the truck from Little Falls that hasn’t seen work in over a year this rig from the Town of Danube … Continue reading →

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CNY ATHS in Video – Part II

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Eric

The final video from the CNY ATHS show contains more than a few noteworthy trucks but please judge for yourself. Catch trucks. Not Pokemon.

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Now That’s a Blade

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Eric

In one of the most 80’s movies of all times Paul Hogan plays an Australian bush master Crocodile Dundee who through a series of events ends up in the Big Apple. This clash of culture and locals sets up a … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Why Buy New?

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Eric

Across the globe heavy truck manufacturers are experiencing a slump in sales. While the reasons are many and complex one factor happens to be a large used truck market with low prices. Faced with financing a new truck full of … Continue reading →

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The History of Diamond Reo Trucks – Part I

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Eric

Editor’s Note: I’m proud to announce the first edition of The History of Diamond Reo Trucks by esteemed author. M.E. Folsom. In this monthly feature Mr. Folsom will guide us through the complex and often muddle history of Diamond Reo … Continue reading →

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CNY ATHS in Video

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Eric

Did you receive your recent edition of the ATHS publication, Wheels of Time? If so, keep an eye out for a familiar face. Hint, you probably saw it on the cover. Other trucks included a Detroit powered Studebaker, a truck … Continue reading →

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Silicon Valley Truckers

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Eric

Silicon Valley has gone crazy for trucks. Recently we read about a group of former Google Maps engineers building Otto, a retrofitted Class 8 truck capable of autonomous interstate highway driving but utilizing a variety of off the self components. Not content … Continue reading →

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Brockway 758 Follow Up

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Eric

A little over a year and half ago I came across a Brockway 758 tanker sitting in the yard of Clifton Recycling. I kept telling myself that someday I would return during business hours to take a closer look at … Continue reading →

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