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1930 - 1939



1930

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
Serial formats (no I, O, Q, T, W, X used except for weight class):
00AA - 999FZ ("R" class) (observed high 564EK)
00GA - 999KZ ("S" class) (observed high 49JP)
00LA - 999MZ ("T" class) (observed high 934MD)
00NA - 999NZ ("U" class) (observed high 693NL)
00PA - 999PZ ("V" class) (observed high 354PN)
00RA - 999RZ ("W" class) (observed high 459RD)
00SA - 999TZ ("Y" class) (none observed)
00UA - 999UZ ("Z" class) (observed high 892UE)
00VA - 999VZ ("ZZ" class) (none observed)

Much of the serial data above came from a 1930 Bulletin Almanac. This system of weight class designation is exclusive to 1930.



Plates measure:
- 4 characters: 6" x 10"
- 5 characters: 6" x 12"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: dark blue on gold
From Jeff Lesher


From Worthpoint		 Not offered on this format Not offered on this format

1931

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
Serial formats (no I, O, Q, T, W, X used except for weight class):

R class:
R0A00 - R9Z99
R00A0 - R99Z9
R000A - R999Z
0R0A0 - 9R9Z9
Observed high: 1R4Y7

S class:
S0A00 - S9Z99
S00A0 - S99Z9
S000A - S999Z
0S0A0 - 9S9Z9
Observed high: 6S3J4

T class:
T0A00 - T9Z99
T00A0 - T99Z9
Observed high: T44L5

U class:
U0A00 - U9Z99
Observed high: U2J97

V class:
V0A00 - V9Z99
Observed high: V9L31

W class:
None observed

Y class:
None observed

Z class:
None observed



All plates measure 6" x 12"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: gold on dark blue
From Peter Cohen


From Worthpoint


From Peter Clericuzio


From Worthpoint		 Not offered on this format Not offered on this format
MYSTERY PLATES

This mystery plate image (855AK) had been posted by Rick Kretschmer. I contacted Rick and Eric Tanner for their take on the plate, as it does not fit any known 1931 format. It should be noted that in 1931 Truck plates went back to using the R through Z prefix to indicate the weight class. This was after 1930 plates used a 2-letter suffix to identify truck weight classes. Eric offers a possible explanation that this plate could be part of an early group of Truck plates. This plate is also not a stand-alone oddball or error. Enough 2 and 3 digit plates with 2-letter suffixes have been seen including 96AC, 793AC, 277AH, 176BB pair, 43BC and 987BC suggesting these are part of a series.

Additional plates, 384AC and 200AV, have been added to the display.

Eric suggests that the plate(s) shown here is (are) part of a group of 1931 R-weight truck tags which were made well ahead of time using the 1930 system before the decision was made to switch to a new system (R through ZZ) for 1931 truck plates. Maybe they ran off 25,000 pairs before the change? That would take us from 00AA to 999BE. Too many to waste, so they were issued anyway, Eric offers as a possible explanation.

Eric has also done some math calculations, adding up the known number of R-series plates, plus the series described here, resulting in a total number of plates similar to 1929 and '30 plates. While this is only a theory at this point, and lacks proof, it does offer a plausible explanation.
From eBay (369george)


From Rick Kretschmer


From Worthpoint		 Not offered on this format Not offered on this format

1932

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
2-AXLE TRUCKS

Serial formats (no I, O, Q, T, W, X used except for weight class):
R class: R10-000 - R93-480
S class: S10-000 - S76-054
T class: T10-000 - T46-340
U class: U10-000 - U21-234
V class: V10-000 - V21-581
W class: W10-000 - W16-746
Y class: Y10-000 - Y13-973
Z class: Z10-000 - Z13-097



All plates measure 6" x 15"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: dark blue on gold
From Troy E. Payson


From Rob Baran


From Peter Cohen


From Eric Tanner


From Troy E. Payson


From Eric Tanner


From Rob Baran


From Eric Tanner		 Not offered on this format Not offered on this format
3-AXLE TRUCKS

Serial formats (no I, O, Q, T, W, X used except for weight class):
RZ class: RZ1-000 - RZ9-999 (none observed)
SZ class: SZ1-000 - SZ9-999 (none observed)
TZ class: TZ1-000 - TZ9-999 (none observed)
UZ class: UZ1-000 - UZ9-999 (none observed)
VZ class: VZ1-000 - VZ9-999 (none observed)
WZ class: WZ1-000 - WZ9-999 (none observed)
YZ class: YZ1-000 - YZ9-999 (none observed)
ZZ class: ZZ1-000 - ZZ1-329

This is the first year for 3-axle truck plates



All plates measure 6" x 15"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: dark blue on gold
From John Anshant		 Not offered on this format Not offered on this format

1933

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
2-AXLE TRUCKS

Serial formats (no I, O, Q, T, W, X used except for weight class):
R class: R10-000 - R90-504
S class: S10-000 - S77-692
T class: T10-000 - T52-646
U class: U10-000 - U21-443
V class: V10-000 - V20-991
W class: W10-000 - W16-090
Y class: Y10-000 - Y14-255
Z class: Z10-000 - Z99-999 (none observed)



All plates measure 6" x 15"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: gold on dark blue
From Clayton Moore


From eBay (hfritz2.570)


From Peter Cohen


From Eric Tanner


From Jeff Hinkle


From Eric Tanner		 Not offered on this format Not offered on this format
3-AXLE TRUCKS

Serial formats (no I, O, Q, T, W, X used except for weight class):
RZ class: RZ1-000 - RZ9-999 (none observed)
SZ class: SZ1-000 - SZ1-160
TZ class: TZ1-000 - TZ9-999 (none observed)
UZ class: UZ1-000 - UZ9-999 (none observed)
VZ class: VZ1-000 - VZ9-999 (none observed)
WZ class: WZ1-000 - WZ9-999 (none observed)
YZ class: YZ1-000 - YZ9-999 (none observed)
ZZ class: ZZ1-000 - ZZ9-999 (none observed)



All plates measure 6" x 15"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: gold on dark blue
From John Anshant		 Not offered on this format Not offered on this format

1934

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
2-AXLE TRUCKS

Serial formats (no I, O, Q, T, W, X used except for weight class):

R class:
R000A - R999Z
R00A0 - R99Z9
R0A00 - R9Z99
RA000 - RZ999
Observed high: RS665

S class:
S000A - S999Z
S00A0 - S99Z9
S0A00 - S9Z99
SA000 - SZ999
Observed high: SH287

T class:
T000A - T999Z
T00A0 - T99Z9
T0A00 - T9Z99
Observed high: T3H91

U class:
U000A - U999Z
Observed high: U245S

V class:
V000A - V999Z
Observed high: none observed

W class:
W000A - W999Z
Observed high: None observed

Y class:
Y000A - Y999Z
Observed high: None observed

Z class:
Z000A - Z999Z
Observed high: Z687A



All plates measure 6" x 12"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: dark blue on gold
From Jim Moini


From Brandon Sowers


From Worthpoint


From Peter Cohen


From eBay (jjijil6)


From John McDevitt		 Not offered on this format Not offered on this format
3-AXLE TRUCKS

Serial formats (no I, O, Q, T, W, X used except for weight class):
RZ class: RZ00A - RZ99Z (none observed)
SZ class: SZ00A - SZ27C
TZ class: TZ00A - TZ99Z (none observed)
UZ class: UZ00A - UZ99Z (none observed)
VZ class: VZ00A - VZ99Z (none observed)
WZ class: WZ00A - WZ99Z (none observed)
YZ class: YZ00A - YZ99Z (none observed)
ZZ class: ZZ00A - ZZ99Z (none observed)



All plates measure 6" x 15"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: dark blue on gold
From John Anshant		 Not offered on this format Not offered on this format

1935

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
2-AXLE TRUCKS

Serial formats (no I, O, Q, T, W, X used except for weight class):
(* indicates highest number ordered in initial order)

R class:
R000A - R999Z
R00A0 - R99Z9
R0A00 - R9Z99
RA000 - RZ999 (RU999*, this format was ultimately skipped)
R00-00A - R99-99Z
Observed high: R62-38B

S class:
S000A - S999Z
S00A0 - S99Z9
S0A00 - S9Z99
SA000 - SZ999 (SG999*, this format was ultimately skipped)
S00-00A - S99-99Z
Observed high: S15-51B

T class:
T000A - T999Z
T00A0 - T99Z9
T0A00 - T9Z99 (T9B99*)
Observed high: T7H31

U class:
U000A - U999Z (U999L*)
Observed high: U888N

V class:
V000A - V999Z (V999L*)
Observed high: none observed

W class:
W000A - W999Z (W499H*)
Observed high: W457G

Y class:
Y000A - Y999Z (Y999E*)
Observed high: Y472B

Z class:
Z000A - Z999Z (Z499D*)
Observed high: Z110C



Plates measure:
- 5 characters: 6" x 12"
- 6 characters: 6" x 15"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: gold on dark blue
From Drewski


From Platedog


From Bill Krellner


From John McDevitt


From Worthpoint


From Worthpoint




From Eric Tanner		 Not offered on this format Not offered on this format
3-AXLE TRUCKS

Serial formats (no I, O, Q, T, W, X used except for weight class):
RZ class: RZ00A - RZ99Z (none observed)
SZ class: SZ00A - SZ99Z (none observed)
TZ class: TZ00A - TZ99Z (none observed)
UZ class: UZ00A - UZ99Z (none observed)
VZ class: VZ00A - VZ99Z (none observed)
WZ class: WZ00A - WZ99Z (none observed)
YZ class: YZ00A - YZ99Z (none observed)
ZZ class: ZZ00A - ZZ99Z, then ZZ0A0 - ZZ1C4



All plates measure 6" x 12"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: gold on dark blue 		Not offered on this format Not offered on this format

1936

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
2-AXLE TRUCKS

Serial formats (no I, O, Q, T, W, X used except for weight class):

R class:
R000A - R999Z
R00A0 - R99Z9
R0A00 - R9Z99
R00-00A - R99-99Z
Observed high: R20-08B

S class:
S000A - S999Z
S00A0 - S99Z9
S0A00 - S9Z99
S00-00A - S99-99Z
Observed high: S22-16B

T class:
T000A - T999Z
T00A0 - T99Z9
T0A00 - T9Z99
Observed high: T7S98

U class:
U000A - U999Z
U00A0 - U99Z9
Observed high: U55U2

V class:
V000A - V999Z
Observed high: V480C

W class:
W000A - W999Z
Observed high: W716C

Y class:
Y000A - Y999Z
Observed high: none observed

Z class:
Z000A - Z999Z
Observed high: none observed



Plates measure:
- 5 characters: 6" x 12"
- 6 characters: 6" x 15"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: dark blue on gold
From Chuck Sakryd


From Jeff Francis


From eBay (blasco38)


From Brandon Sowers


From Rob Baran


From eBay (mg00000)		 Not offered on this format Not offered on this format
3-AXLE TRUCKS

Serial formats (no I, O, Q, T, W, X used except for weight class):
RZ class: RZ00A - RZ99Z (none observed)
SZ class: SZ00A - SZ99Z (none observed)
TZ class: TZ00A - TZ99Z (none observed)
UZ class: UZ00A - UZ02F
VZ class: VZ00A - VZ99Z (none observed)
WZ class: WZ00A - WZ99Z (none observed)
YZ class: YZ00A - YZ99Z (none observed)
ZZ class: ZZ00A - ZZ99Z (none observed)



All plates measure 6" x 12"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: dark blue on gold
From John Anshant		 Not offered on this format Not offered on this format

1937

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
2-AXLE TRUCKS

Serial formats (no I, O, Q, T, W, X used except for weight class):

R class:
R000A - R999Z
R00A0 - R99Z9
R0A00 - R9Z99
R00-00A - R99-99Z
Observed high: R68-26A

S class:
S000A - S999Z
S00A0 - S99Z9
S0A00 - S9Z99
S00-00A - S99-99Z
Observed high: S87-93A

T class:
T000A - T999Z
T00A0 - T99Z9
T0A00 - T9Z99
Observed high: T7S50

U class:
U000A - U999Z
U00A0 - U99Z9
U0A00 - U9Z99
Observed high: U5G17

V class:
V000A - V999Z
Observed high: V300M

W class:
W000A - W999Z
Observed high: W168F

Y class:
Y000A - Y999Z
Observed high: none observed

Z class:
Z000A - Z999Z
Observed high: none observed



Plates measure:
- 5 characters: 6" x 12"
- 6 characters: 6" x 15"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: gold on dark blue
From Jim Moini


From Jim Moini


From Chuck Sakryd


From Worthpoint


From Steve Briand & Richard Krause


From Worthpoint		 Not offered on this format Not offered on this format
3-AXLE TRUCKS

Serial formats (no I, O, Q, T, W, X used except for weight class):
RZ class: RZ00A - RZ99Z (none observed)
SZ class: SZ00A - SZ99Z (none observed)
TZ class: TZ00A - TZ99Z (none observed)
UZ class: UZ00A - UZ99Z (none observed)
VZ class: VZ00A - VZ99Z (none observed)
WZ class: WZ00A - WZ99Z (none observed)
YZ class: YZ00A - YZ99Z (none observed)
ZZ class: ZZ00A - ZZ57D



All plates measure 6" x 12"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: gold on dark blue
From John Anshant		 Not offered on this format Not offered on this format

1938

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
2-AXLE TRUCKS

Serial formats (no I, O, Q, T, W, X used except for weight class):

R class:
R000A - R999Z
R00A0 - R99Z9
R0A00 - R9Z99
R00AA - R99ZZ
Observed high: R83AD

S class:
S000A - S999Z
S00A0 - S99Z9
S0A00 - S9Z99
S00AA - S99ZZ
Observed high: S12EL

T class:
T000A - T999Z
T00A0 - T99Z9
Observed high: T92Y2

U class:
U000A - U999Z
U00A0 - U99Z9
U0A00 - U9Z99
Observed high: U9F16

V class:
V000A - V999Z
Observed high: V382K

W class:
W000A - W999Z
Observed high: W709G

Y class:
Y000A - Y999Z
Observed high: none observed

Z class:
Z000A - Z999Z
Observed high: Z050D



All plates measure 6" x 12"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: dark blue on gold
From eBay (mitzipinehigh)


From Platedog


From Brandon Sowers


From Tim Gierschick


From Rob Baran


From Worthpoint


From Worthpoint		 Not offered on this format Not offered on this format
3-AXLE TRUCKS

Serial formats (no I, O, Q, T, W, X used except for weight class):
RZ class: RZ00A - RZ99Z (none observed)
SZ class: SZ00A - SZ99Z (none observed)
TZ class: TZ00A - TZ99Z (none observed)
UZ class: UZ00A - UZ99Z (none observed)
VZ class: VZ00A - VZ99Z (none observed)
WZ class: WZ00A - WZ99Z (none observed)
YZ class: YZ00A - YZ99Z (none observed)
ZZ class: ZZ00A - ZZ99Z (none observed)



All plates measure 6" x 12"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: dark blue on gold 		Not offered on this format Not offered on this format

1939

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
2-AXLE TRUCKS

Serial formats (no I, O, Q, T, W, X used except for weight class):

R class:
R000A - R999Z
R00A0 - R99Z9
R0A00 - R9Z99
R00AA - R99ZZ
Observed high: R46DK

S class:
S000A - S999Z
S00A0 - S99Z9
S0A00 - S9Z99
S00AA - S99ZZ
Observed high: S71JL

T class:
T000A - T999Z
T00A0 - T99Z9
T0A00 - T9Z99
Observed high: T7M88

U class:
U000A - U999Z
U00A0 - U99Z9
U0A00 - U9Z99
Observed high: U7Y68

V class:
V000A - V999Z
Observed high: V815K

W class:
W000A - W999Z
Observed high: W357H

Y class:
Y000A - Y999Z
Observed high: Y040D

Z class:
Z000A - Z999Z
Observed high: none observed



All plates measure 6" x 12"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: gold on dark blue
From Peter Cohen


From Drewski


From Jim Moini


From Worthpoint


From Bob Connison


From eBay (mg00000)


From Jeff Lesher		 Not offered on this format Not offered on this format
3-AXLE TRUCKS

Serial formats (no I, O, Q, T, W, X used except for weight class):
RZ class: RZ00A - RZ99Z (none observed)
SZ class: SZ00A - SZ99Z (none observed)
TZ class: TZ00A - TZ99Z (none observed)
UZ class: UZ00A - UZ99Z (none observed)
VZ class: VZ00A - VZ99Z (none observed)
WZ class: WZ00A - WZ99Z (none observed)
YZ class: YZ00A - YZ99Z (none observed)
ZZ class: ZZ00A - ZZ99Z (none observed)



All plates measure 6" x 12"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: gold on dark blue 		Not offered on this format Not offered on this format