Category Archives: On the Job

Rest Stop Photo Op

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Eric

While travelling the Thruway last week I came across this scene around mid morning. Unfortunately all the action was taking place at a rest stop on the opposite side of the direction I was heading. Cursing my bad luck I … Continue reading →

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They Have The Power

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Eric

Last weekend was the Taste of Syracuse which happens to be a very large food festival in downtown Syracuse. A few days prior to the event the setup of tents, porta potties, fencing and generators began in full force. During … Continue reading →

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The Death of a Street

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Eric

Yesterday we witnessed the rebirth of a street. Today we witness the death of a street. A four lane stretch of Erie Blvd used to run here. You may remember that this is the job with the long reach Cat … Continue reading →

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The Birth of a Street

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Eric

Drivers rejoice! A new street is entering the world or at the very least, half a street. Now that utilities, curbs, and sidewalks have all been upgraded or replaced work has started on rebuilding the tattered remains of West Fayette … Continue reading →

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J. Supor and Son Trucking & Rigging

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Eric

Dan caught lighting in a bottle the other night when he came across an awesome rig of the world renowned J. Supor and Son Trucking and Rigging of New Jersey. You may not known them by name but you’ve probably … Continue reading →

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Superfund Fun

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Eric

Looking back at the past few days worth of posts I realized there has been plenty of Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks. Today will be no different. Ryan sends in some great photos from a job site he has been working … Continue reading →

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Specialized Peterbilt

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Eric

Take a look at this piece of equipment, it’s a machine designed to do one unique job, the removal of traffic stripes from roadways. That’s it. Nothing else. At least that is my story. I hope it does something else. … Continue reading →

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Dump Truck History

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Eric

You’re looking at a piece of dump trucking history, maybe, at least for the Syracuse area. Now that the disclaimers are out of the way feast your eyes on this steel hood Mack DM. Not too shaby for a mid … Continue reading →

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Mack Trucks On The Job

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Eric

A Mack truck so nice I took its photo twice. This truck has been busy dropping off bricks for various projects around downtown. The loading arm out back is really nothing more than a beam that can extend and swing … Continue reading →

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Road Work Ahead

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Eric

So here is a video that I’ve been gathering footage over the past three weeks. If you enjoy watching road construction this video is for you. I’ve got some excavators ripping up streets, dozers pushing gravels, rollers rolling, and cement … Continue reading →

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