Category Archives: On the Job

Cellular Eye

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Eric

I used to carry a camera around with me during my lunch break walks so I could be ready to capture that noteworthy truck or heavy piece of heavy equipment. Despite the general amount of crazy behavior that takes place … Continue reading →

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Red, White and Blue

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Eric

I’m sure before this 4th of July is over at least one of these trucks will be called out after celebrations get out of hand. There’s a joke in there somewhere about loosing your hand to fireworks but I’m not … Continue reading →

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Custom Built Equipment

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Eric

Sometimes you can’t find the tool you need so there is no choice but to build one. Or in this case, six. Hugh fills us in on the details. Watched this unique truck doing small area paving in Connecticut today.  … Continue reading →

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Disappearing Before Your Very Eyes

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Eric

Last summer the west bound lanes of I-690 were completely demolished right down to the very core. Despite the massive amount of heavy machinery involved I covered very little, if any, of the action. I figured I could atone for … Continue reading →

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Cash Is King

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Eric

You hear a lot these days about the end of government sponsored currency, aka, the cash in your wallet. The experts claim digital currency (Bitcoin, etc) will be become the choice of payment in the future. Some claim it is … Continue reading →

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Rando Construction

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Eric

I often neglect my heavy construction equipment fans and for that I’m sorry. Enjoy these random shots I collected during my lunch break today just for you. I’m not sure why the parking lot isn’t being hauled out as it … Continue reading →

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Hire the Classics

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Eric

Not too long ago I was in the market for a new driveway. The good people at Pro Pave were right at the top of my list with a very competitive quote and I figured they would my company of … Continue reading →

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NYSDOT Bingo

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Eric

Remember when we used to play National Grid truck bingo? Well, at least I did. It was fun for awhile until I stopped seeing any trucks other than Freightliner M2 bucket trucks. A man can not live on Business Class … Continue reading →

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Go Hasties

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Eric

Go Hasties! It sounds like the slogan of Division III football team. If you’re from the Sacramento area you know that Hasties is the go to location for all your aggregate needs. Ryan need some mulch recently so he went … Continue reading →

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Always Be Prepared

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Eric

What is the second largest city in West Virginia? The answer might depend on the time of year when you ask. The Summit Bechtel Reserve is a massive scouting complex that in years past has hosted upward of 35,000 scouts … Continue reading →

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