"HISTORY BUFFS, REJOICE! Being a fan of trucking's fascinating history, I've been keenly following the Fruehauf Trailer Historical Society for the past couple of years. It's been gradually growing with new photos and tidbits, and it's pretty entertaining. Now, to celebrate the centennial of August Fruehauf’s 1914 invention of the semi-trailer, the Society -- that is, Ruth Fruehauf, the founder's granddaughter -- has produced a book to tell the company's colorful history and to some extent that of the equally colorful family behind it". For the full article click here.
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AnnMarie Brady Cunningham
11/2/2017 06:16:45 am
Do you have any information about the employees or employment records in Ft. Wayne IN? For example maybe Fruehauf had company newsletters that mentioned employees by name.
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The advancement of transportation accelerated the economic growth of all industries in the industrial booming United States. The Fruehauf Trailer Company contributed to the advancement of American industry.AuthorsRuth Ann Fruehauf and Darlene Norman have dedicated hard work, determination and intuition to bringing this project to life. This is the ongoing investigation and reporting of their efforts.
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January 2018
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We are SocialAn organization dedicated to the preservation of the history of Fruehauf Trailer Company and the Fruehauf family legacy.
The society has created historical books and a traveling exhibit rich with Fruehauf memorabilia and archival materials. Our next book, “Fruehauf, the First Name in Transportation” an in-depth analysis of the company’s history will be published soon. |
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