Category Archives: On the Job

Kenworth K100 Cabover

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Eric

On the way home from work last week I spotted this Kenworth K100 unloading behind the neighborhood Lowes. I cried a little inside for a picture that I thought would never be. Today I saw the same truck at the … Continue reading →

Posted in On the Job | Tagged | Leave a comment

Track Geometry Derailments

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Eric

Track geometry derailments are the leading cause of derailments nation wide. Did you know this? I’m just making stuff if you can’t tell. This fun looking rail car is part of the Federal Railroad Administration fleet that travels the country … Continue reading →

Posted in On the Job | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Canadian Spread

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Eric

I saw this Mack lurking behind a diner last week and promptly made a detour for a closer look. The second I saw it from the interstate I knew this truck was not original to New York State or many nearby locations…unless … Continue reading →

Posted in On the Job | Tagged , | 3 Comments

Everyday Big Rigs – PACCAR

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Eric

You can’t say you didn’t see this one coming down the road! This Peterbilt 587 of Transco Lines is decked out in an eye catching U.S. Marines livery. If you check out the Transco website linked above you’ll see photos … Continue reading →

Posted in On the Job | Leave a comment

Mack for Refuse

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Eric

If this truck could talk what would it say? Better yet, what would it sound like? I imagine it would sound like a burned out old hippie. I’ve seen things maaaaaan. This is not a terribly old truck. Maybe around … Continue reading →

Posted in At the Dealer, On the Job | Leave a comment

Everyday Big Rigs – Peterbilt and International

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Eric

I came across this fun scene the other day, it’s the remains of the Onondaga County War Memorial ice rink heading off to a new owner. Presumably someplace in Canada. I’m not just taking an easy shot at Canada here, … Continue reading →

Posted in On the Job | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Everyday Big Rigs – The Volvo VNL

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Eric

Time to catch up with another edition of everyday big rigs with a colorful selection of Volvo VNL’s. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, and again, and again, modern trucks can look okay if they come in … Continue reading →

Posted in At the Dealer, On the Job | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Moving Day

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Eric

Hot in the summer. Cold in the winter. Such is the life of metal shipping container turned mobile construction office. I caught this Peterbilt from A-Verdi Storage Containers removing a home away from home for someone at the site of the … Continue reading →

Posted in On the Job | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Dirt Hauling to the Dome

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Eric

I wandered back up to the Carrier Dome the other day to see if I could catch any sign of dirt being hauled in for the upcoming Monster Jam event. As you can see below there was a little action … Continue reading →

Posted in On the Job | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Make Way for Monsters

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Eric

The monsters are coming. Monster trucks that is. They yearly spectacle that is monster truck racing has once again returned to Syracuse. As you know, I have attended the past couple of years and found both the actual show and … Continue reading →

Posted in On the Job | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment