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On the Job – Red Power

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Eric

The phrase “red power” has long be associated with IHC tractor collectors and the community they share around the love of their red machines. There is even a bi-monthly magazine that celebrates all things red. While standing around watching some road … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Glitch in the Matrix

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Eric

Yesterday morning I logged on to the site, made a post, saved it, and then went about my business. I didn’t check back on things until twelve hours later and to my surprise not only was the current post not … Continue reading →

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The Easy Way

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Eric

Today I have no plows to post. It’s not that I don’t have any photos but I mean c’mon, enough is enough right? Rhetorical question. Let’s take a look at some equally vital and hard working vehicles, the tow truck. … Continue reading →

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Big Red Towing – Western Star 4900

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Eric

I’ve heard a lot about the Western Star 4900 you see below but I have never seen it in person. It’s pretty famous around these here parts with a press release on the Western Star Trucks website and the official fan community … Continue reading →

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They Have The Power

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Eric

Last weekend was the Taste of Syracuse which happens to be a very large food festival in downtown Syracuse. A few days prior to the event the setup of tents, porta potties, fencing and generators began in full force. During … Continue reading →

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Truck Spotting – Hiawatha Blvd

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Eric

Today we have the result of truck spotting that took place on Hiawatha Blvd. The activity on this four lane stretch of road is constant. Plenty of trucks heading to the Roth Steel and other industrial businesses in the neighborhood. … Continue reading →

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Big Red Towing – International PayStar5000

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Eric

I was coming home from work the other night when I passed a disable garbage truck on the exit ramp. The company service truck was on scene but there was not much activity to spy. A few hours later I … Continue reading →

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On The Job – Big Red Towing

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Eric

This International 9400 was just about done dropping of a Freightliner at the local dealer when I passed by. An International towing a Freightliner? The natural order of things or maybe a rare occurrence? The answer would probably change depending on the person … Continue reading →

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The Easy Way

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Eric

Would you rather move drywall up the stairs four stories or pass it through a window? I bet the workers on this job would have a clear answer. This International Paystar belongs to Gypsum Express, a local company that also … Continue reading →

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