Category Archives: At the Dealer

Plows, Plows, and More Plows.

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Eric

It hasn’t been much of winter this year with regards to snow fall but that hasn’t stopped the new plow trucks from rolling off the line.  Who knows, old man winter may still have a few tricks up his sleeve … Continue reading →

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Twas the Season

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Eric

Have you ever looked for something but was unable to locate it? Usually you find the object of your search only when you stop looking.  And many times you discover that what you wanted to find was right under your … Continue reading →

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What’s this? Onondaga County DOT Kenworth?

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Eric

Today we have a Kenworth T800 (maybe) behind the fences at Kenworth of Buffalo.  What caught my eye about this rig (besides being a plow truck) was the Onondaga County DOT seal.  I can’t say that I have ever seen … Continue reading →

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The New CATs

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Eric

Milton CAT in Syracuse had not only the new CT660 on the lot but also an entire fleet of brand spanking new heavy equipment.  Believe it or not the massive 966k wheel loader and the 349E excavator shown below are … Continue reading →

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CAT CT660 – First Sighting

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Eric

At Daily Diesel Dose we’ve talked about the Caterpillar CT660 more than a few times but until now this new truck line has remained elusive…until yesterday.  On a whim I decided to swing by Milton Cat to see if they had one … Continue reading →

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The Last of the Cabovers – International Eagle 9670

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Eric

Here is a truck model that at one time was so numerous it was nearly impossible to drive on any road and not see one.  Most of the major carriers ran units like this for decades or more. All the … Continue reading →

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Onondaga County DOT Western Star

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Eric

As far as municipal plow trucks go this Western Star 4900 is a pretty sharp unit with clean looking black steel wheels wearing custom lug covers upfront.  At the rear you have aluminum rims on the tandems with a Henderson … Continue reading →

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Altec Hybrid

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Eric

For years now power companies have compelled consumers to save energy with behavior modifying rebates on items like programmable thermostats, air sealing, and insulation.  Most utilities will even allow you to purchase energy generated from renewable resources.  Like the old saying goes, practice what … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – Stadium International

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Eric

I stopped by Stadium International a few weeks ago and grabbed shots of the trucks you see below.  As fate would have it I was the lime green Prostar was in for service.  Just a few days earlier it was … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – Three Coronados for J.B. Hunt

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Eric

J.B. Hunt is one of the largest trucking companies in North America. Chances are high that you have passed at least one of their trucks the last time you were on the interstate. Most of their fleet is comprised of … Continue reading →

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