Republic Motor Truck Company

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Republic Motor Truck Company was the manufacturer of commercial trucks circa. 1913 - 1929, in Alma, Michigan. One of the major suppliers of "Liberty Trucks" used by American troops during World War One.

The author Edgar Rice Burroughs purchased a Republic truck in 1916 and drove it across the United States. His exploits were later published as a pamphlet and distributed by Republic. In 1927, Republic purchased the Linn Manufacturing Company, makers of heavy duty tractors. After the sudden death of its' president in 1928, the company ran into financial difficulties and merged with the American LaFrance Company to become LaFrance-Republic.


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