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1946 Sterling Cement Mixer

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Eric

It took a little over a decade but I was finally able to grab a half decent shot of this 1946 Sterling. The first time I remember seeing this truck was back in 2002, maybe even earlier. I went to … Continue reading →

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Two for One Special

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Eric

Last week I went to a surplus auction for a local ready mix company, The Saunders Companies. The auction catalog caught my eye with more than a few well maintained heavy duty Macks and other pieces of equipment. Just like … Continue reading →

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Mack Dump Trucks

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Eric

In my travels last week I came across a nice lineup of Mack dump trucks (some Freightliners too) belonging to the Saunders Companies. I was very happy to see the DM as it has been on my hit for a … Continue reading →

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A Mixer for Everyone

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Eric

Day two of “Trucks @ Work” continues with a series of cement trucks heading to the jobsite. The first truck to roll by is a Phoenix Mixer which until yesterday was not a company I was familar with. Next the … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Saunders Mack

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Eric

The last Daily Diesel Dose topic about a ready-mix truck was 50 calendar days ago. I can hear the screams of outrage across the globe as I admit to this travesty so please accept this Mack DM(?) as an apology. … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Everyone wants to be downtown

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Eric

Like many older cities across the northeast the downtown portion of Syracuse, NY has seen better days. Decades of flight to the suburbs by both retail and business owners have left their scars. But not all hope is lost. The … Continue reading →

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