Category Archives: On the Job

Ozinga Concrete

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Eric

Did Ryan go to Chicago to enjoy two days of Pearl Jam concerts? Or did Ryan go to Chicago to look at concrete trucks? That’s like asking what came first, the chicken, or the egg? Philosophers and theologians will debate … Continue reading →

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The Money Makers

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Eric

Before leaving the Athens truck and starting my journey home I decided to swing by the HQ of the Tackaberry fleet to possibly catch a glimpse of the rigs that will someday make up the truck shows of the future. Some of … Continue reading →

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International 2574 Rollback

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Eric

I’ve always thought that a rollback truck would be a useful rig to have around. You can haul other vehicles, building materials, heavy equipment or more. The heavier duty the truck and the bed the better. This International 2574 fits … Continue reading →

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Rail Tie Replacement

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Eric

Living in the rail community that I do it’s a near crime that I don’t have more rail related material on this site. I’ll never reach the heights of seasoned train spotter but I hope this video makes up for … Continue reading →

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I-690 East Bridge Deck Demolition

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Eric

Peak summer has been reached in CNY with the arrival of one of the most intense road constructions projects of the season. The eastbound lanes of I-690 through downtown Syracuse are now closed for approximately one week as crews remove … Continue reading →

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Through the Looking Glass

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Eric

I was stopped in a construction zone last month in Cortland, NY when I noticed a pilot car approaching from the opposite direction. Seeing as I had nothing better to do I found my camera and got ready to grab … Continue reading →

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Around Town

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Eric

Today, a semi random collection of photos from various construction jobs taking place around downtown Syracuse, NY. We’ll start off with the crown jewel of all current projects, the Hotel Syracuse renovation. While most of the work to this grand … Continue reading →

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Ford Traveling Show

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Eric

I can’t help to think that back in the day this traveling Ford road show would have utilized a Ford heavy truck like the LTL 9000 or maybe the now famous WT9000. Don’t get me wrong, this Peterbilt 389 is … Continue reading →

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Last Call

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Eric

There was a bar here once. It went by the name of Shenanigans. At some point in the past five years or so it closed. Sitting a busy part of the city more than a few more entrepreneurs tried to make a … Continue reading →

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Fabco Trucks

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Eric

Green in the field doesn’t translate to green in the wallet unless you can get those crops to the consumers that want them. In this case were talking lettuce and lots of it. Ryan was passing through Salinas, California last weekend … Continue reading →

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