Category Archives: Still Working

Posts about old trucks and equipment still earning their keep.

Flip a Coin – Falter Mack

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Eric

Here is another case of a truck falling between the Still Working and the Lost and Found categories. I stopped by Falter Construction in Syracuse hoping to catch a glimpse of their Superliner and a few other trucks of their … Continue reading →

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Mack Truck Collection

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Eric

I sure do enjoy finding an old and weathered truck that is still on the road earning its keep. This R-Model Mack belonging to the Northern Group seems to fit the bill nicely. Months back I passed by their Fulton, … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Ford L9000 Cement Truck

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Eric

More old Fords on display today courtesy of Vitale & Robinson Concrete and their “vintage” L9000. I’m not sure about your part of the world by the rear discharge mixer is quickly becoming a thing of the past. Personally I … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Mack DM

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Eric

Have a look at this old beast of dump truck, the venerable Mack DM. This past Monday I was sitting at a light when I noticed this old rig lumbering down the street with a full load. As you can … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Syracuse Haulers Autocar

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Eric

I may be out of vintage Autocar photos to share but that doesn’t mean Autocar Mondays have to end! If you have been here from the very start and by that I mean April 14th 2011 then you might remember … Continue reading →

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Still Working – International S-Series Dump Truck

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Eric

This past Thursday I was staking out a busy truck watching spot in downtown Syracuse. I was about to call it quits when I heard this International approaching from the opposite side of the avenue. There was no mistake about … Continue reading →

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Dump Truck Week – GMC General

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Eric

Now this is a nice survivor GMC General. I first spotted this truck a few days ago shortly before the sun set. A that time I was able to grab a few shots but the photos came out a little … Continue reading →

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Western Star Dump Truck

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Eric

Today dump truck week continues with a really sharp looking Western Star. I am unsure of the age or model but I’m guessing early 90’s? Maybe something from the 49XXX line of trucks? Western Stars are similar to Autocars in … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Ford LTL9000

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Eric

A heavy duty Ford LTL9000 still looking good after years of use.

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Still Working – GMC “Crackerbox”

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Eric

Andy sent me this photo a few days ago. It’s a GMC COE commonly referred to as a crackerbox or sometimes a slab cab. Looking at the photos it’s clear where this name came from. The more I thought about it the more … Continue reading →

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