Swift double flatbeds

Discussion in 'Swift' started by Adeleon93, Mar 28, 2021.

  1. Adeleon93

    Adeleon93 Bobtail Member

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    I'm looking for more information regarding these swift setups. I would love to see more photos if you have them. This is from a picture that was taken back around 2007.





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  3. fairshake

    fairshake Road Train Member

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    Arizona and California thing, seen some at Phoenix yard many times. Some were loaded up just like the picture with decals removed and looked like they were being sold/traded, don't see them on the road much anymore.

    They do have a similar setup for hauling cargo vans from Laredo, still very active. Will see a normal flatbed hauling the smaller truck on top.
     
  4. Adeleon93

    Adeleon93 Bobtail Member

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    Around what year did you see them with decals removed? The reason I created this thread is because I'm interested in buying a set of those trailers, and as far as I know swift was the only one with the aluminum Ravens doubles. I've called Swifts equipment sales and the guy I spoke with had no idea what I was talking about. He said that there was no record of any ever being sold. He also said the best thing would be if I could get a unit number.. I do know of 1 guy that has a set of Ravens doubles but I'm not sure if they are former swift trailers. I haul hay in Arizona and California and pull doubles, and I would really love to acquire a set of aluminum doubles. Weight is a huge factor for us. I know that the one guy that has them hauling hay his tare is right around 23,000.
     
  5. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Swift doesnt keep any older equipement on their lot over 4 years old. Shouldnt be that hard to find an a train flatbed setup in cali and az
     
  6. Adeleon93

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    It's not difficult I have a few sets already, I was just hoping to get more information regarding the Ravens that swift had. As far as I know they where the only company to have them. But finding information on them is like finding hens teeth. If they don't keep equipment for more than 4 years is it possible they scrapped them? I have never seen any for sale.
     
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    They may have sold em back along time ago. Or they could be scrapped or in mexico
     
  8. fairshake

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    It's been a few years back, no good time period I can remember.
     
  9. FerrissWheel

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    Last set of complete flatbed pups i ever seen in the yard was like 4-5 years ago. And they dissapeard.

    Swift used to move hay and cotton on them.

    Its how the company started actually.

    But they haven't used them in so long i doubt your going to find any.
     
  10. royal55flush

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    The use them to move prostar vans from laredo tx to the canada border. Last one i saw was 2 years ago in the detroit terminal where i heard they based some of the drivers.
     
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