Monthly Archives: June 2013

National Grid Truck Bingo

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Eric

I have something of a game when it comes to spotting National Grid trucks on the road. While most of the fleet is your average run of the mill Freightliner bucket truck there are few specialized vehicles in the mix. … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – Diamond Reo and Mack

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Eric

A Mack and Diamond Reo in the same photo? Talk about a power couple. The two trucks belong hang out at Action Topsoil in Minoa, NY. I haven’t seen the Diamond Reo on the road in a few years so … Continue reading →

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Freightliner Cascadia and Oshkosh Blower

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Eric

Check out this awesome photo of Freightliner Cascadia Mid-Roof hauling a brand new Oshkosh Snow Blower. No need to have a long winded post about this one. It speaks for itself! Major thanks to Ryan for sharing this photo.

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At the Dealer – Garbage and Plow Trucks

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Eric

I was digging through my photos the other day to see if there were any worthy trucks I had passed over during the flurry of activity from the past few months. Turns out there were more than a few. The … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – 1949 DC100 Autocar Semi Truck

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Eric

Here is hold over from the ATCA truck show that I new I just had to save for Autocar Mondays. I passed this ’49 Autocar on the way to the show and later I saw it arrive. I hoped that … Continue reading →

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Metalico Scrap Yard Fire – East Syracuse, NY

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Eric

Yesterday there was a massive fire at the Metalico Metal Recycling facility in East Syracuse, NY. This particular location happens to be ooohhh about 1/2 a mile from my home! Think black smoke poured from the scrap yard for nearly … Continue reading →

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Dimethyl Ether – The fuel of the future?

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Eric

Official news from Mack today (and for that matter Volvo) that starting in 2015 the production of dimethyl ether (DME) powered Pinnacle Axle Back models will begin. If you’ve never heard of DME don’t worry, you’re in good company. According … Continue reading →

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I-690 West Bridge Replacement

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Eric

Ahh, Downtown Syracuse. Where would this site be without you? Yesterday I had the chance to view the replacement of the Interstate 690 West bridge decks as they cross over North Salina Street. Last week the old decking was removed … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Barrett Paving

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Eric

For the past three or four weeks I have been following an ongoing sewer repair project occurring on the fringes of Armory Square. I’m not exactly sure what is going on but based on the piping and concrete forms being … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Jacks Septic Service

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Eric

You probably wont find a nice looker septic truck this side of the Mississippi if you try. Belonging to Jack’s Septic Service this International 9900i is a common site around town. On the municipal side of things similar trucks are … Continue reading →

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