Hauling Logs - SEVEN Loads

This Logging Truck is pulling SEVEN loads of logs out of the Thompson River drainage in Western Montana.

In the early '70s Claridge Trucking had the task of haulling Anaconda's logs from up to 100 miles away to the rail head at Thompson Falls. They were able to successfully haul multiple loads down the private Anaconda Logging road to the landing.

This video was provided by Michelle Veach Ferrel, grand daughter of Floyd Veach who was the dirver of this truck. Hauling seven loads earned him recognition in the Guiness Book of World Records.

During this time it was not unusual to see multiple loads on this road. 3, 4, or 5 loads were common. Floyd Veach pioneered hauling SEVEN loads. He did this more than once.

For additional pictures please look at our Flicker Account at http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickandjanettaylor/

We have a "Set" titled "Montana Logging Commercial" in which there is also a video of Chevrolet Commercials from that Era.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• Logging Trucks
• Montana
• Beau Convoi
• Peterbuilt
• kenworth
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[mackdetroit4life]

The reason this guy is hauling out seven loads of logs is because all six other trucks/drivers havent gotten out of bed yet!

[73f1004x4]

Thats right aint no highway truck goona pull that. Very Cool amazing.

[wackerthecracker]

wow thats to cool thx for sharing , the good ol days

[sneno77]

Thanks for posting this. My Grandpa worked for Claridge during the time this was done.