Fruehauf Trailers

[Jeff]

 

[yellow freight]

Associated Transport had a good relationship with them.

 

[Triplex]

Associated Transport had a good relationship with them.

Cleveland to Carlstadt, 1974.

 

[seabreeze]

Cleveland to Carlstadt, 1974.

I think these were newer models than the old Fruehauf torsion suspension,
they were nightmares when worn.

 

[yellow freight]

nice pic,dad ran turnpike doubles to ny and nj.broke them apart at suffern. did alot of singles to scranton and cleveland

 

[xeastend]

I believe Fruehauf has been revived and are being built again. Seen a growing number of new one on the road lately

 

[truckinus]

I believe Fruehauf has been revived and are being built again. Seen a growing number of new one on the road lately

That is correct. They were once made in Fresno, CA. Now Bowling Green, KY. https://www.truckinginfo.com/101739...nounced in,van trailers in Kentucky Transpark.

 

[SuperCourse]

How about Dorsey, I don't think they make vans anymore.

 

[ltltrkr]

How about Dorsey, I don't think they make vans anymore.

looks like flatbeds and specialized vans(tipper/walking floors)- http://www.dorseytrailer.net/

 

[flybynite]

My Dad’s company pulled lot’s of Fruehauf trailers and Utility. Trailmobile also.

 

[victor93]

How about Dorsey, I don't think they make vans anymore.

Not since Jimmy & Tommy passed away

 

[Triplex]

Not since Jimmy & Tommy passed away

This isn't as good as Hip Hop or Rap, but it's pretty good anyway.

 

[kboomarang]

Not since Jimmy & Tommy passed away

 

[SMOKESTACK]

If I remember correctly the Fruehauf was a bit heavier on the scale empty ?

 

[victor93]

If I remember correctly the Fruehauf was a bit heavier on the scale empty ?

They were well built. New Penn acquired some NEMF trailers. We had trouble getting very high skids in their trailers compared to ours. The back plate above the roll up door came down a few inches lower than ours

 

[seabreeze]

Not since Jimmy & Tommy passed away

I wish I had a banned button.

 

[seabreeze]

them If I remember correctly the Fruehauf was a bit heavier on the scale empty ?

Black Diamonds were heavier and pulled like sleds. Harris Express had tons, but PIE dumped them shortly.

 

[YellowFellow]

That is correct. They were once made in Fresno, CA. Now Bowling Green, KY. https://www.truckinginfo.com/10173989/fruehauf-returns-to-u-s-trailer-production-after-25-years#:~:text=Trailer manufacturer Fruehauf North America,production in the United States.&text=The new facility, announced in,van trailers in Kentucky Transpark.

Fruehauf had a plant for years in Fort Madison, Ia. When they had Yellow orders that was all they built for a week or so. We hauled all the decals and tires already mounted in there. Was always a busy place. Siemens bought the plant and made big windmill vanes there. Now it is empty.

 

[The End is near]

I Nominate Yellow and all YRC Trucking Companies to be moved to this Boneyard!