Monthly Archives: August 2019

Dump Truck Duo

Posted on August 31, 2019 by Eric

Back when these trucks were new I probably wouldn’t have given them a second look but now that they have aged they are more worthy of a photograph. The yellow Freightliner was a former Onondaga County DOT unit. It’s been … Continue reading →

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The Gambler

Posted on August 31, 2019 by Eric

By now must of us are familiar with the vintage training video Shake Hands With Danger produced by Caterpillar in the early 80’s but what about the The Gambler? No, we are not talking about the Kenny Rogers song. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Hay Now

Posted on August 31, 2019 by Eric

Oh boy. Can you feel it coming? That’s right…fall is around the corner. Pretty soon you’ll notice more of these old tractors popping up in your local farm fields. Luscious waves of green are steadily turning a light brown. Deep … Continue reading →

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IHI Excavator

Posted on August 31, 2019 by Eric

IHI????? That’s what I thought when I saw this machine a few weeks ago at a local ski center. At first I thought it might be the name of the company that operates this excavator but other markings indicated that … Continue reading →

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2019 ATHS Reno – Part 2

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Eric

Well, I thought this site would have a few more posts since the last entry but that didn’t happen so here is part 2 of the rolling footage from the 2019 ATHS National Convention in Reno, Nevada.

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Looking at Trucks – ATHS Reno 2019 Part III

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Eric

I would say we’re about halfway through the show field at this point in the video. Still plenty of trucks to see!

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Autocar Mondays – G. Lopes Collection

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Eric

If you had to choose one truck from the two seen below could you? I know I couldn’t. Ryan received the red carpet treatment when he stopped by to see the trucks of the Lopes collection. And as much as … Continue reading →

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Syracuse Mega Crane

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Eric

The crane is complete! Somehow when you are standing near the base of this behemoth you fail to realize its true height. It really only struck me when I was traveling north on I-81 last week. Shortly after the Nedrow … Continue reading →

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Looking at Trucks – ATHS Reno Part II

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Eric

Return with me to Reno and enjoy another wander through the show field of amazing classic trucks. You never know what you might find!

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Autocar Mondays – Reliable Foundation

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Eric

When you are starting a trucking business it goes without saying that your truck better be rock steady reliable. That’s why Roger turned to this 1986 DK64 to help get his fledgling business off the ground. Powered by a Cummins … Continue reading →

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