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REAZ marked trailers??? Whats up with that??

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Anonymous
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REAZ marked trailers??? Whats up with that??
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 28, 2006 4:34 PM
Remnant of the REA?
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CSSHEGEWISCH
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Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 10:08 AM
Since REA Express was liquidated rather than re-organized, it's probable that the leasing firm that currently holds that reporting mark probably obtained it from REA's estate.
The daily commute is part of everyday life but I get two rides a day out of it. Paul
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 4:18 AM
you are both correct, i checked  some links online and found the following info- rea leasing was created in 1961 to lease piggyback trailers to railroads and industry.this later became known as realco(railway express agency leasing company)it was profitable and was spun off  in november 1974 on the eve of rea's 1975 liquidation and is still  operating today useing reaz,real,and reax reporting marks.
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