Category Archives: On the Job

On the Job – Oshkosh Mixer

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Eric

I always get excited when my wife tells me she took a picture of an interesting truck. I like to think that she has fresh eyes. By that I mean she is not jaded or snobbish when it comes to … Continue reading →

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Something Went Wrong

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Eric

If you see a convoy liked this parked along the side of the road in your neighborhood you know something has gone wrong. This Kenworth army belongs to Winters Rigging, a company that specializes in train derailments. According to their … Continue reading →

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Big Stacks

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Eric

Not too many Peterbilts with oversized stacks pop up on this sight. I don’t think this is conscious decision of mine but maybe it is. This one was dropping of a load of generators at a State owned building in dowtown … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Oil City

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Eric

Yesterday my wife called me shortly before lunch and asked if I wanted to see a building being demolished. Without hesitation I tossed on my jacket and fled from the office like it was on fire. We took a short … Continue reading →

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On the Job – CSX 2715

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Eric

I was cruising through an industrial part of town last weekend when I saw a train riding down the middle of the street. At least that is how it appeared at first glance. CSX 2715 (MOPAR Powered) was shuffling some … Continue reading →

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On The Job – Oshkosh F2346

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Eric

The more I look at this truck the more I like the glossy all white paint job. This Oshkosh F2346 is the mixer truck  you send when you need to get the job done. Check out the pumpkin up front. … Continue reading →

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The Western Report – Going Big

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Eric

I received an email from Ryan the other day that asked the question of how to move a large rock crusher. The answer will be crystal clear when you look at the photos below. You can do this too with … Continue reading →

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Fire Truck Exposition

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Eric

Zack shares with us a few more pictures from his excellent website dedicated to the photography of fire trucks and other rescue vehicles. I like the variety of equipment covered in the latest selection. Command vehicles, brush trucks, vintage pumpers, … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Bur-Trans

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Eric

A pair of sharp looking Mack Visions today brought to you by Dan. These two belong to Bur-Trans of Moravia, NY. On this particular day the Macks were busy hauling loads to a composite site. Can’t you smell that smell? … Continue reading →

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Back to the Front

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Eric

You know what they say about cabover trucks? When you drive one you are the first to arrive at the accident scene. *Rim Shot* More entertaining photos today from Rick and his archive of crane and other heavy haul moves. … Continue reading →

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