The Forties were remarkable for the Colorados. One of the greatest squads in the club's history was formed in that decade: The Rolo Compressor (Steamroller). They were an extremely offensive team that played from 1940 to 1948 and won eight Rio Grande do Sul championships. The reason for such superiority dated back to 1926, the year Inter started accepting Black players in their squad – something that was not adopted by rivals Grêmio until 1952. That decision ended up strengthening the team, which placed no restrictions and always had the best players, and also gave birth to the affectionate nickname of "The People's Club."

That team included some of the greatest football players in the club's history. Alfeu, Tesourinha, Abigail, Carlitos, Adãozinho, among others. The term "Rolo Compressor " was coined to represent Inter's power of "crushing the opposition" in their quest for victories. It showed the superiority of the team at that time.

Original Steamroller from 1940