Why Yellow Was Orange
In 1929, A.J. Harrell enlisted the help of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company to improve highway safety by determining the vehicle color that would be the most visible on the nation's highways. After the review was completed, it was determined that the color of the Swamp Holly Orange would be most visible from the greatest distance. Swamp Holly Orange became the color used on all company tractors.
The American Trucking Association has recognized the YRC Worldwide Safety Program with its prestigious President's Trophy, the motor carrier industry's highest award for highway safety and accident prevention.
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For the wet winds are blowing out of the clinging air;
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Is Cathleen, the daughter of Houlihan.”
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