Category Archives: On the Job

The Garbage Trucks of CNY

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Eric

The garbage truck. The humble hero of the modern world. As a society where would we be without it? I’ve often wondered if garbage men (sorry ladies) have a time of year they prefer when it comes to collection. Weather … Continue reading →

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Lowboys and Drop Decks

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Eric

Nothing too outrageous today. Just a collection of trucks attached to lowboy and drop deck trailers. The Kenworth below belongs to Clark Rigging. As you can see it has a variety weights and pulleys for a crane (not shown) that … Continue reading →

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On the Job – JPW Riggers

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Eric

Another day. Another closed street in downtown Syracuse. Today we enjoy some high lifting action with a crew from JPW Riggers. Work is drawing to a close on a the rehab of a former commercial space that will soon be … Continue reading →

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On the Job – American Auger and Ditching Co.

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Eric

Two days ago I was heading home from work when I passed the International you see below while it was heading in the opposite direction. At the time there was a large steel pipe strapped on the back. I thought … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Mack Dump Trucks

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Eric

This past February there was a large water main break in a part of downtown Syracuse known as Armory Square. For some reason the local media latched on to this story and rode it into the earth with stories of … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Costello Cat CT660

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Eric

FINALLY! A Cat CT660 in the wild! I’ve seen more than enough at trade shows and the dealer lot but never one on the mean streets of life. Belonging to Costello Blacktop Paving this truck was one of three (Mack … Continue reading →

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Excavator Line Up – Kennedy Square Demolition

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Eric

Yes. That is snow in the background. No. This is not a recent photo. Thank God! I grabbed this photo back in March and forgot about it until now. Kobelco and Komatsu excavators of all shapes and sizes. This equipment … Continue reading →

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Bomag and Marini Cold Planers

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Eric

My wife happened to take some great shots of two different milling machines being hauled by two different Mack trucks. Below you see a NYSDOT Mack Granite hauling a Bomag 600/15 Cold Planer. According to photos on Bomag’s website this … Continue reading →

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TMC Transportation

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Eric

I thought this was an interesting catch considering the load was untarped. I’m guessing the rolls out back are aluminum that originated from mills in Oswego or Massena, NY. Just a guess. Check back later this afternoon (5/14) for intense … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Western Star Dump Truck

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Eric

Changing gears here for a moment just to referesh and give everyone a break from the rusted iron. I spotted this truck working a few weeks back hauling away old sidewalk. Later that same day I found it across town … Continue reading →

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