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About Us

From the trucking yard to the fabrication floor

The Kirkpatrick family has been in trucking since 1938, when their father, Seth, founded Kirkpatrick Trucking. After selling the fleet in 1995, Bob and Terry turned their attention to the next challenge — building tanks that truckers could depend on. Starting in a small workshop, they spent years designing and fabricating their own production equipment, often working nights and weekends to bring AlumiTank to life. They focused first on integrity and quality — every weld, every fitting, every baffle — and that commitment quickly earned the trust of drivers, mechanics, and major logistics companies nationwide.

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Our Values

Integrity. Service. Craftsmanship.

From the beginning, AlumiTank has been built around three core principles. That mindset has fueled over 30 years of steady growth, allowing AlumiTank to serve everyone from local truckers to major carriers like UPS, Union Pacific, and R+L Carriers.

Integrity

Do it right, even when it’s hard.

Service

Treat every customer — from single-truck owner-operators to national fleets — with equal respect and urgency.

Craftsmanship

Our welders are artists. Every tank reflects decades of experience and attention to detail.

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Our Capabilities
At AlumiTank, quality isn’t an option — it’s a guarantee. Each tank is engineered to meet strict FMCSA standards, backed by our two-year limited warranty, and shipped with care from our Illinois facility. From precision fabrication to nationwide delivery, we ensure every detail meets the highest standards of safety, reliability, and service.

Prototyping & Engineering

  • Collaborative design & fitment optimization
  • 3D CAD modeling & drawing support
  • Fast quotes & quick prototypes
  • Proven OEM & fleet project expertise

Quality Control & Testing

  • Weld integrity & pressure testing
  • Leak detection & dimensional accuracy
  • Visual & documentation review process

Manufacturing

  • CNC machining for precision parts
  • Robotic welding & fiber laser cutting
  • Deep draw press forming (350-ton)
  • Press brakes for complex bending applications
  • CNC plate/sheet rollers
  • In-house powder coating — durable black finish
  • Rapid turnaround with on-hand inventory
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What We Do

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We manufacture standard and custom aluminum fuel tanks, mounting systems, and accessories, all proudly built in the USA. Whether it’s a direct replacement or a one-off custom job, we offer solutions that fit. Every product is built to meet FMCSA standards and quality tested before leaving our shop.

View our products to see what is the best fit for you.

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Our expert team can help

Looking for an aluminum fuel or hydraulic tank? Our team is ready to help. Whether you need a quote on a custom tank or have questions about our products, we’re here to provide fast, reliable support.

Call us today or send your details — we’ll get back to you promptly with the information you need.

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