Never Stand Still

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by Mike2633, Aug 23, 2016.

  1. MACK E-6

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    Hmm... Never knew Overnite ran R-models.
     
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    Here's a picture of the Richfield, Ohio CF terminal when it was live and in business from the Richfield, Ohio historical society this picture was taken in 1988, the year I was born.

    The Richfield, Ohio CF terminal was one of the most famous terminals in probably all of LTL trucking history. The place should be some kind of historical land mark. Well no instead it was bought by Central Transport and now looks like any one of there defunct garbage properties.
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    Here is what the old Richfield, Ohio break bulk terminal looks like as of August 2016
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    Sad .
     
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    Dang, kid, I was born in 1969, not long after the moon landing. It's wonderful that you have an interest in history, unlike many of your contemporaries...you're showing me stuff I never knew and making me wistfully long for a better time in America.
     
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    The c.f. terminal in Omaha still sits empty today .
     
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    The old pie terminal in Omaha on f st today looks like a junk yard.
    Was once a bustling 200 door terminal right off I 80 .
    Should be bulldozed now and an eyesore .
     
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    The one here is still being used. I believe Ward Trucking is in there now.
     
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