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You're not Yellow, you're Orange!!!

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by Goodykos, Jun 15, 2015.

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  1. Jun 15, 2015 #1
    Goodykos

    Goodykos Light Load Member

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    Can someone explain why YRC (Yellow Roadway Co.) their trucks and insignia is orange, but they are called Yellow?
     
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  3. Jun 15, 2015 #2
    rickybobby

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    Just like the name Richard is called dick.
     
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  4. Jun 15, 2015 #3
    Oldman49

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    If you really care go back and research the history of yellow freight co.
    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/YRC_Worldwide#History
     
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  5. Jun 15, 2015 #4
    nikmirbre

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    Yellow is the name of the company, Orange is color of trucks for cheaper insurance rate!!!!
     
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  7. Jun 15, 2015 #5
    Oldman49

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    According to history accounts on Wiki,,one of the owner partnered with DuPont back in the 30s and determined that this particular orange would provide the safest visibility for trucks.
     
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  8. Jun 17, 2015 #6
    lfod14

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    That's bothered me for years.
     
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  9. Jun 17, 2015 #7
    camionneur

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  10. Jun 18, 2015 #8
    ACH1130

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    Its swamp Holley orange, originally it was a taxi company and they said that was the most visible color
     
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  11. Jun 19, 2015 #9
    fat albert

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    Orange Freight does not sound right.
     
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  12. Jun 21, 2015 #10
    brtecson

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    To be honest, 'Yellow Freight' doesn't sound right either, with yellow being the color of dishonesty and deceit and everything...
     
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