The fruehauf trailer historical society celebrates the 100th anniversary of august fruehaufs invention of the semitrailer with our first book, singing wheels. To commemorate the centennial in 2014, we present a biographical essay on august fruehauf and the history of the company he created. History of fruehauf trailers on display in detroit truckers news. View ruth fruehaufs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Ruth and coauthor darlene norman captured it all or at least as much as would fit in the book singing wheels. View ruth fruehaufs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional. Local mariposa authors publish book on the history of the fruehauf. Originally shown at the 2017 induction and awards ceremony. Local mariposa authors publish book on the history of the. Growing up with the last name fruehauf made ruth fruehauf feel. Fruehaufs engineering story told in new book trailer. This is the ongoing investigation and reporting of their efforts. The 1940 documentary film singing wheels showed americans how trucks connected every segment of society, from farms to factories, from businesses to households.
Fruehauf as an entity was gone by 1989, but companies in mexico, france, turkey, and new zealand still make fruehauf trailers, she says. By ruth ann fruehauf darlene norman singing wheels, august. Fruehauf, i found her and darlene normans admirable work that. The society has created historical books and a traveling exhibit rich with fruehauf. Expedited shipping via priority mail is an option visible as a separate product if you prefer. But she also thinks its important to draw lessons from history. Ruth fruehauf is the founder of the fruehauf trailer historical society, an organization. Enthusiasts are invited to the event, honoring the longgone company and its people. August fruehauf and the history of the fruehauf trailer company. Ruth fruehauf wrote singing wheels to celebrate the 100th anniversary of her grandfathers invention.
Ruth ann fruehauf is the youngest daughter of roy and ruth horn fruehauf. Old trucking photos and a tale of envy, pride and greed. Ruth fruehauf senior manager, partner relations art. Planned for 2015 are 2 books, the fruehauf promotional story, 19261960 and fruehauf, the first name in transportation an indepth analysis of the companys history. The website was compiled by a descendent, ruth ann fruehauf, and researcher darlene norman. They plan to publish a book that expounds upon the material. Our next book, fruehauf, the first name in transportation. Fruehauf trailer reunion set for next month in detroit. August fruehaufs invention of the semitrailer with our first book, singing wheels. Ruth fruehauf tells that story and many others in her book, singing wheels, a history of the company.
A tribute to august fruehauf, 2017 inductee into the automotive hall of fame. Ruth ann fruehauf and darlene norman have dedicated hard work, determination and intuition to bringing this project to life. The first name in transportation exhibit opens at detroit. Ruth fruehauf and darlene norman created an organization dedicated to the. Fruehauf trailer reunion set for next month in detroit trailer talk. The fruehauf story singing wheels on the web and on film.
The unexpectedly fascinating story of the fruehauf trailer. Thanks to a comment on an older article here on the old motor by ruth a. The fruehauf trailer historical society is dedicated to the preservation of the. Happened internal struggle for power fruehauf in the movies trailer photos viewers contribute news blog fruehauf family killarney fruehauf airplanes global operations still active who invented the mudflappress for singing wheels museum exhibition store. The history of the fruehauf trailer company goes all the way back to the. Fruehauf, author of singing wheels and several other books on. Ruth fruehauf continues her singing wheels efforts to preserve the trailer builders history. Ruth fruehauf senior manager, partner relations art money. With a unique career in the business of fine art marketing and sales, ruth developed an expertise and understanding of expensive works of art and those who build these collections.