Monthly Archives: May 2014

Superfund Fun

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Eric

Looking back at the past few days worth of posts I realized there has been plenty of Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks. Today will be no different. Ryan sends in some great photos from a job site he has been working … Continue reading →

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At The Dealer – Peterbilt 389

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Eric

If you search the At The Dealer category of the website you won’t find much in the way of Peterbilt coverage. Even though the local Peterbilt dealer, Utica General, is .6 miles from my house I never go there. The … Continue reading →

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Palmyra Municipal Auction 2014

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Eric

Three weeks ago I went to the Palmyra Government Surplus Equipment Auction that gathers a variety of trucks, pickups, and heavy equipment from numerous government entities from around the region and beyond. If you are looking for a late model … Continue reading →

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Specialized Peterbilt

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Eric

Take a look at this piece of equipment, it’s a machine designed to do one unique job, the removal of traffic stripes from roadways. That’s it. Nothing else. At least that is my story. I hope it does something else. … Continue reading →

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Dump Truck History

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Eric

You’re looking at a piece of dump trucking history, maybe, at least for the Syracuse area. Now that the disclaimers are out of the way feast your eyes on this steel hood Mack DM. Not too shaby for a mid … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – 1982 Autocar Semi

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Eric

Can you believe I went to a municipal truck auction over three weeks ago and I am now just posting photos and videos?! Crazy but worth the wait…I hope. Despite reviewing the auction catalog for weeks prior I missed lot … Continue reading →

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Diggerland USA

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Eric

First there was Dig This, a heavy equipment playground in Las Vegas for adults yearning to free their inner doozer. Now, a more family orientated park is slated to open soon in West Berlin, NJ by the name of Diggerland … Continue reading →

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ebay Finds – 1993 White AWD Behemoth

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Eric

The Cave of Wonders, otherwise known as ebay, has released another jewel for discerning buyers in the form of this 1993 White complete with Marmon Herrington AWD conversion. It may come as no surprise that this truck was housed on an … Continue reading →

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Mack Trucks On The Job

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Eric

A Mack truck so nice I took its photo twice. This truck has been busy dropping off bricks for various projects around downtown. The loading arm out back is really nothing more than a beam that can extend and swing … Continue reading →

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Still Working – International 9370 Eagle

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Eric

This International 9370 is a young truck when looking at some of the other vehicles that make up the Still Working category of this site but age is not only factor to determine how well a truck has survived the … Continue reading →

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