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Big, Bigger, Biggest

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Eric

It has been a down year for snow across much of the country if you don’t pay attention to that blizzard from a month ago. So far the forecast for March looks similar to that of February, unseasonably warm and … Continue reading →

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August 2015 Plow Update

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Eric

First day of August. First plows of the month. We begin with a pair of NYSDOT Mack Granites doing what they do during the off season. Generating traffic. The dogs days of summer may have just begun but new plows leave the … Continue reading →

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Where’s the Snow?

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Eric

It seems funny to be asking that question after suffering days of media hysteria regarding the blizzard that just slammed the east coast but it’s one that has been on my mind recently. Around here the snow has only fallen … Continue reading →

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Snowplow Stalking 2015 Season

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Eric

Usually walking around in freezing temperatures with precipitation falling from the sky places me in a foul mood but add the prospect of seeing some snow plow action and suddenly I gain the ability to stay outside for hours. Funny … Continue reading →

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Towing Conspiracy

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Eric

Internationals towing Fords. Fords powered by International built diesel engines. Is there a connection to be made here? By now we all know how the relationship between the two ended. Decades of mutual cooperation and profitability wiped away in a … Continue reading →

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Buffalo or Bust

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Eric

By now you have probably heard of the apocalyptic snow that has obliterated parts of the Buffalo area. Areas south of city took the major body blow with between 7 and 10 feet of snow being reported while sections north of the … Continue reading →

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Battle Stations – Part 1

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Eric

By now most of the U.S. that receives snow during winter has received snow. In some cases, significant snow. Buffalo and Tug Hill I’m looking at you. It’s time to settle in and enjoy the vehicles that will help save us … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – The Last Autocar?

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Eric

The City of Syracuse, NY used to run many, many heavy duty Autocars. They still have one in the form of this AWD Wrecker and years ago I found the remains of one hiding in the weeds. All other trucks of this … Continue reading →

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So Shiney

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Eric

No offense to the Syracuse DPW but these trucks will never look as good again as they do now. But who says a truck dedicated to public service hauling leaves, snow, and dirt has to be without blemish? Heading home … Continue reading →

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Smile, You’ll live longer.

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Eric

By now we all know I take pictures of trucks and equipment that the majority of people simply don’t care about or even notice. I’ve received puzzled looks from passerby’s as I shoot video of road construction or snow plowing … Continue reading →

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