Author Archives: Eric

Pit Fenders

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Eric

Pit fenders, you don’t seem them around much on new rigs, if at all. Kenworth still offers them on their C500 line but I can’t think of many other trucks that come with them from the factory. Lightweight and aerodynamic … Continue reading →

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Mine Rescue

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Eric

Yesterday a potentially tragic situation was avoided when 17 miners were rescued from a broken elevator shaft of the the deepest mine in North America, the Cayuga Salt Mine in Lansing, NY. Descending 600 feet per minute to an eventual … Continue reading →

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Brockway 762

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Eric

I was digging through some of my old files yesterday when I came across this nice looking Brockway 762 owned by Clarence Ritchie. Back in 2013 I paid Clarence a visit and was provided the red carpet treatment of his … Continue reading →

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Volvo For a Good Time

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Eric

You have waited long enough. But for what? A video of construction work promised back to you on April 3rd of last year. Back during that time I was spoiled when it came to the connective corridor construction work taking … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Double Up

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Eric

Age is just a number. This point of view rings true when finding old Autocar trucks still in active service. A prime example is this 1978 DC87 for the Town of Smithfield, NY. Joe happened to catch this well maintained … Continue reading →

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Pump It Up

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Eric

This is exactly what it seems, a concrete pumper pumping concrete through an open window. Pouring concrete in the comfort of heated office building. What an easy job.

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At the Dealer – Cats and Stars

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Eric

Too much chrome? No one is going to say that about this CT681.  And what about those aluminium rims? You could make a great deep dish pizza in one of those. Can you tell I have no interesting facts to … Continue reading →

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Lowboys Make it Happen

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Eric

Ah yes, more footage from York, PA. I feel this video is a good representation of the change in preference when it comes to companies that haul trucks and heavy equipment for a living. Below you’ll see a fleet of … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Separating the Trucks from the Toys

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Eric

Can you tell I’m in a TV watching kind of mood? This nice little video recently hit the ATHS Youtube channel. It chronicles the construction of Autocar trucks from start to finish while describing what sets an Autocar apart from … Continue reading →

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Roll of Drums

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Eric

Of the following two individual which one has the more dangerous job? The average Joe Shmoe heavy equipment operator or the dare devil circus performer? The answer to this questions depends on the person that heeds the roll of the … Continue reading →

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