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Cool 80s Old School LTL Trucking Video

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by Mike2633, May 19, 2016.

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  1. May 19, 2016 #1
    Mike2633

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    Obviously this video is bias and way out of date now I'm not here to debate it's content more of you have to love the nostalgia of it all and all those old school outfits, I know Viking is gone and that other company I never heard of them and I think there gone too, but it's pretty 80s camp and probably brings back memories for some.
     
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  3. May 20, 2016 #2
    JReding

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    :crybaby:I was fortunate enough to start working for Viking Freight in the tail end of its existence...I miss that company.
     
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    Mattflat362

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    God I loved those Ford LTL9000's!!
     
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    Mike2633

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    I think Fabrizi Paving of Middlbeburg Heights, Ohio still has a couple Ford LTL 9000 left running around.
     
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    Mike2633

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    Viking had what a couple regional companies under it's umbrella correct? They were bought out by FedEx Freight, but there were a couple different brands and colors under the Viking umbrella right?
     
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    Mattflat362

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    Shaw dump trucking here in Avon has a sick 600HP one! I drove it for a while...
     
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  9. May 20, 2016 #7
    Mike2633

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    Cool!
     
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    JReding

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    I don't remember exactly how it worked, but Viking was partnered with Cole's, Spartan, and Central Freight Lines. Included was RPS (Roadway Package System, now FedEx Ground) and Roberts Express (now FedEx Custom Critical).
     
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  11. May 21, 2016 #9
    flatbeb mac

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    The guy @ 2:00 almost ate a pallet.
     
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  12. May 22, 2016 #10
    Giuseppe Ventolucci

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    I definitely remember seeing the Vikings brand. How long have they been gone ?

    San Jo area always a place for technology and studies
     
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