Erin Dorn

On 9/1/2021 at 6:00 PM, Dave S. said:

Erin, does your father Robert live in Massachusetts currently? 

On 9/1/2021 at 6:00 PM, Dave S. said:

Erin, does your father Robert live in Massachusetts currently? 

Yes he does in Springfield, did you know my dad or grandpa Walt?

On 9/1/2021 at 6:00 PM, Dave S. said:

Erin, does your father Robert live in Massachusetts currently? 

On 9/1/2021 at 6:00 PM, Dave S. said:

Erin, does your father Robert live in Massachusetts currently? 

Yes he does, he lives in Springfield. Did you know my Dad or Grandpa Walter?

On 1/2/2018 at 10:34 PM, Joho said:

I worked out of the Chicopee, Massachusetts barn in the early 70's . Our TM was Audrey Snow. You couldn't miss the terminal - it was painted PINK. The terminal had about 9 doors, that's if they all opened without kinking to one side. In the winter, the wind blew across those docks without mercy. The B67's were all on their last leg- but, we managed. The dirt yard blew sand and dust all over the place. We had one mechanic who operated out of his van. The break in the day was listening to the chatter over the company land-line, watching the TTY stream endless reams of paper punch tape of someone lookin for missing freight. The roadmen use to pull in from the Mass Pike, leave the tractor running, get out with the driver's door wide open, come into the terminal office, call a taxi then leave. Unusual bunch, like they had a chip on their shoulder or something. Our terminal was broken into so the TM got this guard dog - named it ...DOG. (figures) One of the dock guys felt sorry for the dog one brisk night and let him sleep in one of the trailers in the makeshift bone yard that we had. Unfortunately the trailer was just used to haul mothballs. The dog was higher than a kite. A cop patrolling the area, heard a strange noise coming from the area, stopped and opened the trailer, only to be greeted by a row of teeth and one spaced out dog. There was a small farm  in back of the terminal and a couple of goats/rams got out and chased a few of us around the gas pumps for a while. Things were tough then, tested the best of us. But, after working there, everything else that followed was really boring.  Damn, that was the best job I ever had. Good people, good trucking.  A man by the name of Lindquist use to visit us. Nice guy.

What job was this? What trucking company?

On 5/21/2011 at 6:40 PM, dockmen027 said:

Here is what I have, there are still a few trailers around being used for storage. The two top ones are mine from the Albany area, and the other Fred Gruin Photo is borrowed from Hank's. Try using Dorn's Transportation in your search.

http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/pix/trucks/fgruin/d/fg_dorns_transportation_1a.jpg

http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/pix/trucks/fgruin/d/fg_dorns_transportation_1b.jpg

They were parked on Rail Road aAvenue for years and years, they are gone now

On 2/26/2013 at 1:39 PM, John Phillips said:

My Uncle was the VP.Also my Dad was the terminal manager in Plattsburgh,NY and then VP after my Uncle passed .I have some old pics.

Who was your Uncle and your Dad?

On 5/21/2011 at 4:47 PM, heavyhauler said:

Mark:

Just bought Vol 5 at Amazon but maybe I should purchase the entire set? Thanks for the advice. Looking at the history of Dorn Trucking, it was sad to see that they were purchased by Oneida Trucking which subsequently went out of business. I am sure Mr. Fred was turning in his grave at that moment. By the way, I just purchased a Mack B-77 but I don't know much about this particular model except that it is ultra-rare-only 133 units were made between 1958-1964. B-73's were Cummins powered and B-75's were Mack powered but what about B-77's? I will call the Mack Museum on Monday to see what they may have but any info that you guys may have would be greatly appreciated.

John

Hello John,

My Uncle Fred did not die until 1997, he was alive and well when Oneida went under. My Grandfather Walter who ran the business for the last 30 years actually died 6 months before Fred. Walter was 78, Fred was 95! They actually had to sue Oneida for the last bit of money that was owed to them from the sale. And they won and Oneida had to pay although they tried hard not to.

On 12/24/2020 at 7:06 PM, other dog said:

Sure, there's only these few-

Awesome, thank you so much!!!

I actually bought the book from the Amazon link you sent me

Thank you!

I added some newspaper articles related to Dorn’s and my Grandpa Walter Dorn

4 minutes ago, Erin Dorn said:

They did sell to Oneida, my grandfather was Walter Dorn he owned Dorn’s transportation. They sold the business. My father Robert Dorn and grandfather did sell the trucks under the name Dorn’s fleet Maintenance. But Dorn’s Transportation in-fact did sell in 1981 to Oneida, for around a few million dollars. Then Oneida went out of business.

And I asked my Dad and he remembers your Dad 

On 9/23/2020 at 2:14 PM, Pabange said:

My father, Pete Bange drove for them for decades out of Kearny, NJ right til they closed. I don't recall a sale to Oneida. Owners turned it into a truck leasing outfit, I believe... around 1984.

Beacon straight truck featured in famous hijack scene in 'GoodFellas'.

They did sell to Oneida, my grandfather was Walter Dorn he owned Dorn’s transportation. They sold the business. My father Robert Dorn and grandfather did sell the trucks under the name Dorn’s fleet Maintenance. But Dorn’s Transportation in-fact did sell in 1981 to Oneida, for around a few million dollars. Then Oneida went out of business.

On 1/3/2018 at 10:49 AM, 57 bcr said:

Here's  a pic I found  on Pinterest,Matt. Thought  you  might  like the wreckers in the background. Al  

I have that original, my grandfather owned Dorn’s transportation

On 5/20/2011 at 6:02 PM, other dog said:

I remember them too, but I don't have any pictures. There is an article about them and a few photos in the "Trucking Pioneers" book 5, that I have. If you don't have those books I could send it to you to look at and copy,and you could send it back. My scanner doesn't work anymore,I can only take pictures of pictures

I'll take a picture of the article if you want,and if you want the book i'll be glad to loan it to you.

Could you send pictures of Dorns trucks from that book?

On 5/20/2011 at 11:25 AM, heavyhauler said:

Dorn Trucking ran out out of their main terminal south of Albany, NY from the 1960's to the 1980's before the business was shut down. According to my sources, they ran local deliveries and doubles in that area. We need information on that trucking company including pictures of trucks, trailers etc if available. Thanks in advance.

John

My grandfather Walter Dorn owned Dorn’s Transportation, they had multiple terminals in PA, NJ, CT, etc. Their main terminal was in Rensselaer NY before moving to Albany. He employed almost 800 people and his business was in operation from 1934-1981, when he sold it to Oneida Trucking.  I have a lot of picture that I can post.

Erin Dorn-Lewis

the business was solD in 81, IT was in Renesselaer and then moved to Railroad Avenue, and they had many other terminals.

. Dorn's Transportation

How do you add pictures to this site?

No problem

Hunter, was your dad Merton Phillips? He was terminal manager of Plattsburgh and then became VP

Thank you for the warm welcome, Happy Holidays to you all

They didn't die the company was sold in 1981 to Oneida and it was Oneida that went out of business

i remember them,,i grew up in the boston area,,and they were every where,,mostly red macks.sorry dont have any other information,,but im sure deregulation killed them,like the rest of the good company,s..now were all workin for peanuts,,and no more pentions..good luck bud.im trying to find photo,s of beacon fast freight,cant find anything but hats,and patches..bought them from a guy in florida,,but i think he died,dont see his ads anymore...keep trying bubba

Hunter 972, who was your Dad? We always talk about Dorns and family when my dad comes. My grandfather Walter Dorn owned Dorn's transportation.

Dorns Transportation operated from 1934-1981 when it was sold to Oneida Trucking who then quickly went out of business. There first terminal was in Renselaer NY, when they moved to their Albany terminal in the 1950's. Fred Dorn was CEO and my Grandfather Walter Dorn was the president/owner from 1950- 1981, his brother fred was the owner before that, he was 16 years older. I have many pictures of Dorn's Trucks that I can post. Other Dorns terminals whee in Philadelphia, Secaucus NJ, Buffalo, Massachusetts and, their were 9 terminals in all, he employed over 500 people.