National Refining Photo Album

Tank Trucks

Clarks Hill, Indiana - Courtesy Laura Hall

Aluminum truck

First aluminum truck tank made by the Davis Welding and Manufacturing Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. is mounted on aluminum trailer made by the Fruehauf Trailer Co., Detroit, Michigan.  This tank and trailer was tested by The National Refining Company on April 17, 1929. The tests were conducted to see the savings of aluminum over steel.

Great color photo of two delivery trucks, circa 1940's.
Courtesy Cecil Hunter and Dan Griggs.


Another great color photo of a delivery trucks, circa 1940's.
Courtesy Cecil Hunter and Dan Griggs.


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