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An elongate, closed, fiberglass tank of round or oval cross-section is mounted horizontally on a truck frame. An opening is provided in the bottom portion of the tank wall. A fiberglass sump projects downwardly from the opening and is joined with the bottom wall portion along the periphery of the op

An elongate, closed, fiberglass tank of round or oval cross-section is mounted horizontally on a truck frame. An opening is provided in the bottom portion of the tank wall. A fiberglass sump projects downwardly from the opening and is joined with the bottom wall portion along the periphery of the opening. Liquid may drain from the tank compartment through the opening into the sump. The sump has a generally vertical wall segment at one end. The wall segment faces sideways and forms an outlet. The outlet is positioned above the rails of the truck frame. A discharge assembly, comprising a valve and piping, is connected to the vertical wall segment, communicates with the outlet and extends horizontally above the frame to the side of the tank. By incorporating this design, the tank can be positioned close to the frame and its discharge assembly still remains clear of the frame. The center of gravity of the tank is relatively low and the truck is less likely to overturn.

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A tank assembly for mounting on the frame of a vehicle for conveying liquid cargo, comprising: an elongate, generally cylindrical, hollow tank formed of fiberglass and having an oval or circular cross-section, said tank having a curved side wall and end walls, said tank having at least one interior

A tank assembly for mounting on the frame of a vehicle for conveying liquid cargo, comprising: an elongate, generally cylindrical, hollow tank formed of fiberglass and having an oval or circular cross-section, said tank having a curved side wall and end walls, said tank having at least one interior compartment, said side wall having a bottom portion when the tank is horizontally mounted on its side for use, said bottom portion forming an opening for discharging liquid from the compartment; a hollow sump of fiberglass and integral with the wall bottom portion along the periphery of the opening, said sump protruding downwardly from the bottom portion, said sump having a generally vertical wall segment at one end, said wall segment forming an outlet for connection with a discharge assembly.