Category Archives: On the Job

Goodbye Walt

Walt the Crane became an immediate fixture in the Syracuse skyline from the very first day it grazed the clouds of the Salt City. His arrival was long foretold and his presence seemed permanent. But yet, he is gone. I … Continue reading

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Town of Sullivan Paving

Here we see the Town of Sullivan and the Madison County Highway Department working together to pave a lake side road. Despite all the madness in the world you still have to keep the lights on and the roads paved. … Continue reading

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Only the Strong Survive

I always love finding these old dinosaurs still working away. Of course many of you will look at this truck and not think that it is that old but it’s pushing at least 20 years on the clock if not … Continue reading

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In Place Asphalt Replacement

I was cruising down RT 13 between Chittenango and Cazenovia last weekend when I came across this veritable train of equipment belonging to Highway Rehabilitation Corp. If you know anything about that stretch of road you know it is full … Continue reading

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Dump Truck Duo

Back when these trucks were new I probably wouldn’t have given them a second look but now that they have aged they are more worthy of a photograph. The yellow Freightliner was a former Onondaga County DOT unit. It’s been … Continue reading

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The Summer of Sewage

One of the greatest summers of my childhood occurred when my hometown village replaced miles upon miles of sewer mains. Yup. you read that right. For months prior to the project nearly every intersection contained staged precast catch basins and … Continue reading

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PA Oversized Load

I was heading on 380 last week when I came across this oversize load. You know it’s a big one when it has three pilot cars. Confirmed as a large precast bridge beam. Lights on for safety.

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A Fast UPS Truck

I went to the Syracuse Nationals the other weekend, it’s one of the largest car shows on the east coast with over 8,000 registered vehicles. This is the only picture I took. Don’t cry for me, I was there to … Continue reading

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The Comforts of Home

With a baby it’s a little hard to get around and check out trucks and heavy equipment. Luckily for me they objects of my desire have been coming directly to my door step. Living in the middle of a farm … Continue reading

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Western Star Heavy Hauler

The other day I came across a heavy haul load, a massive electric transformer, that had a pilot car in the front and the rear. I don’t have any pics of the truck doing the hauling but that’s okay because … Continue reading

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