About[]
Osco Truck & Tank Sales is an American fire apparatus manufacturer located in Orion, Illinois. They build and refurbish custom tank trucks for fire departments and municipalities, as well as oil, construction, septic & fertilizer companies.
History[]
In 1999 Tom Weber establishes Osco Tank & Truck Sales Inc. in Orion, Illinois. Initially specializing in refurbishing tandem trucks and mounting stainless steel tanks for liquid fertilizer hauling. As interest from fire departments grew, Osco expanded it's reach into fire apparatus, developing an in-house line of tankers and tenders and establishing facilities to cater towards that.
In January 2000, Jed Weber joins the company as Sales Manager, helping to steer product development toward firefighting applications.
On March 14, 2005, Osco Tank & Truck Sales Inc. obtained its USDOT operating authority, formalizing its status as a national carrier and manufacturer in fire apparatus..
In the period between 2016–2018, the company formalized its fire apparatus lineup—including the Dominator and Commander Series and the Fusion Vacuum Tanker—showcased in industry spotlights.
Production[]
Dominator Series[]
Dominator Series trucks are custom built with poly tanks and poly bodies either in an elliptical or wetside format.
Specifications[]
- Freightliner, International, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Mack or custom chassis
- 1000 - 4000 gallon tank
- Custom-built storage compartments
- Hale, Darley or Waterous pump
- 250 -1250 GPM pumps
- Optional gas-powered auxiliary pumps
- Whelen LED emergency lighting
- 10” dump valve
Add ons[]
- Portable tank racks
- Custom built hose trays
- Side mounted dump valve
- Rear swivel dump
- Traffic advisors
- LED emergency lighting
- Water cannon(s)
- Custom electronic water level gauges
- Center control console
- Custom sirens and air horns
- Roll-up doors
- Scene lighting
- Auto charge systems
Commander Series[]
Cost-effective fire tankers with stainless or impact-resistant poly tanks, tailored for long-term departmental budgets.
Specifications[]
- T-304 grade stainless steel or poly tanker bodies.
- Liquid Foam tanker bodies up to 5000 gallons.
- Monarch, Berkley, Gorman Rupp, MP Pumps, Defco, Hale, Darley, CET Pumps
- (3) threaded NPT openings/fittings
- Back welding (interior seams welded)
- Mild steel skid
Add ons[]
- Epoxy coating
- Extra baffling
- Stainless steel hose tray
- 9″ X 7″ Halogen scene lights
- Stainless steel SDTR
- Stainless steel catwalks
- 10″ dump valve
- Stainless steel skid
- Stainless steel storage compartments
- Stainless steel rear step bumper/hose tray
Industrial Foam Tenders[]
Specifications[]
- Stainless steel, aluminum, or mild steel tanks
- Up to 4000 gallon capacity
- Stainless steel or aluminum bodies
- Liquid cooled and also fan cooled vacuum pump
- Mid-ship side mount or top mount pump variants
- PTO water pumps (cross-mount or side kick mounted)
Add on[]
- Auxiliary gas powered water pumps
- Water cannons, hose reels, spray heads
- Stainless steel and aluminum body/trim packages
- LED emergency lighting
- LED and halogen scene lighting
- Electric or manual tank racks
- Manual or electric intake/discharge valve
Fusion Vacuum Tankers[]
Specifications[]
- Poly and stainless steel tanks up to 5,000 gallons
- Foam pumps up to 400 GPM
- Fire-rated pumps up to 3,000 GPM
- Outboard water source plumbing for direct injection foam system
- Porta tank carriers with folding frame and self-rising tank variants
- Flush systems for plumbing
See Also[]
Departments operating Osco apparatus