Trailer Saves Return Haul Costs (Aug, 1931)
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Source: Modern Mechanix ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Aug, 1931
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Source: Modern Mechanix ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Aug, 1931
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Trailer Saves Return Haul Costs
A GREAT saving in the return trips of trucks used for the transportation of automobiles from factory to dealer has been effected as a result of the development of a new type of trailer. Built with rear extension that can be folded back, the trailer can be shortened so that one truck can be hauled by another on the return trip.
Triangular truss frame construction of the trailer makes possible a combination of maximum strength and minimum weight. The photo below shows the manner in which one truck is carried by another, without danger of accident on road.
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Comment by StanFlouride — May 14, 2009 @ 9:40 am
How do they get the truck back?
Comment by Charlene — May 14, 2009 @ 8:48 pm
Two trucks, two drivers deliver cars to the lot. One truck is loaded on the other and both drivers ride back together.
Comment by Sean — May 15, 2009 @ 6:51 am
With the announcement today, they have eliminated the need for deliveries all together.
Comment by Mike — May 15, 2009 @ 6:08 pm
Double decker car carriers became common when? Late 1950s? That way, one truck went out loaded, one driver drove it back, with the top folded to reduce drag. No second driver/engine/tire set/license. Ten cars moved, sometimes (usually 7 or 9, I think.)
Comment by Toronto — May 15, 2009 @ 11:48 pm
truck sex …how discusting
Comment by fred — May 16, 2009 @ 6:20 pm
Yo dawg, we herd you like trucks, so we put a truck in your truck so you can haul while you haul!
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