Category Archives: On the Job

Springtime Dump Trucks

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Eric

If there was an overflow alarm on this website that went off when dump truck photos reached a certain level it would be going off right about…now. Buzzers, lights, sirens, signal flares. We have reached capacity! The time has come … Continue reading →

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The Honeywagon

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Eric

Oooh that smell. Can’t you smell that smell? It’s the smell of spring in the air and it’s brought to you by manure.  Breath deep! The honey wagons are out it in full force. Andy caught one in his travels … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Riccelli Enterprises

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Eric

For awhile now I’ve noticed a steady stream of trucks from Riccelli Enterprises entering 690 East from one of the main on ramps that lead out of downtown Syracuse. The bed tarps were always down so I knew they had … Continue reading →

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Mobile Drone Platform?

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Eric

What you see below is a mobile landing strip, an aircraft carrier if you will, for drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles. The truck and platform move around during the day hiding under bridges and tall trees in an effort … Continue reading →

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Smile, You’ll live longer.

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Eric

By now we all know I take pictures of trucks and equipment that the majority of people simply don’t care about or even notice. I’ve received puzzled looks from passerby’s as I shoot video of road construction or snow plowing … Continue reading →

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New Pete’s On The Street

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Eric

I gotta be honest, I like the way this Peterbilt 337 looks wearing the New England Motor Freight colors and I’m the last person on earth you would call a Pete fan. Plus I think it’s fun to sound out … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Ruston Paving

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Eric

I’ve featured one or two trucks of Ruston Paving on Daily Diesel Dose before but until now they have just been fragments of their vast fleet of equipment. Today I am able to provide a greater picture of the equipment … Continue reading →

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Lowboys

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Eric

According to Wikipedia a lowboy is a trailer with two drops in height. One comes after the gooseneck while the second comes before the wheels allowing for the trailer to be low to the ground. Well Duh! One reason I … Continue reading →

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Fishing’s Great In New York State

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Eric

Today is opening day of trout season in New York State. At some point in the past month or so this truck probably helped stock local streams and rivers with the fish anglers will by hoping to catch. Recent snow … Continue reading →

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Grove RT700E Crane

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Eric

I was wandering around downtown yesterday morning hoping to stumble upon something interesting when the freezing temperatures and gusting wind began to squash my enthusiasm. Resigned to find nothing I started back to the office when I noticed this combo … Continue reading →

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