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Winter Storm Stella

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Eric

As you probably know by now the east coast of the United States just had experienced a wonderful two day winter storm by the name of Stella. There have been more than enough jokes on the internet about this one … Continue reading →

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Bent out of Shape

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Eric

Last week I mentioned that my potential photo of a mean looking International Paystar was wrecked by red light running jerk. Honestly, it nearly ruined my entire evening. I kept replaying the event again and again in mind because obliviously … Continue reading →

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Plows, Plows and More Plows

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Eric

The local heavy duty spring shop has been a real gold mine of plow spotting recently. Of course, this is usually the case no matter the time of the year. Fortunately for me it happens to be on my path … Continue reading →

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Truck 57 – Onondaga County DOT

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Eric

My neck of the woods came through relatively unscathed by the storm/blizzard that will be known to future generations as Nemo. For the most part it was just a regular winter storm that brought a respectable 6 – 10 inches … Continue reading →

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Brother from a different mother

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Eric

Daimler Trucks North America, the parent company to both Freightliner and Western Star trucks. Below is an interpretation from each sibling company on what a plow truck should be. Which one would you choose?

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We Need A Bigger Plow

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Eric

In the snowflake world this plow must seem like jaws. I’m not sure if the white triangles on the blade skirt are meant to be some sort of safety marking or just a decal that raises the level of coolness … Continue reading →

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What’s this? Onondaga County DOT Kenworth?

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Eric

Today we have a Kenworth T800 (maybe) behind the fences at Kenworth of Buffalo.  What caught my eye about this rig (besides being a plow truck) was the Onondaga County DOT seal.  I can’t say that I have ever seen … Continue reading →

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Onondaga County DOT Western Star

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Eric

As far as municipal plow trucks go this Western Star 4900 is a pretty sharp unit with clean looking black steel wheels wearing custom lug covers upfront.  At the rear you have aluminum rims on the tandems with a Henderson … Continue reading →

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