Trucks on Display
Below is a sampling of the many trucks on display in our Trucking Hall of Fame® Exhibit Hall. Check out our app for more information, photos, and an audio recording for each truck. Click here to download.
1923 Sterling 2 1/2 Ton
Engine Type:
Waukesha 364 CI 4-Cylinder
Transmission Type:
4-Speed brown-Lipe
Truck Information:
Originally a dump truck, this Sterling was later bought by Frank Oulicky in 1931. He and his wife used it to haul equipment and their belongings to California to mine for gold. With a top speed of 22 MPH, it took them 16 days to reach California. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Sternberg Motor Truck Company was founded by William Sternberg in 1907. During WWI, the name was changed to Sterling Motor Truck Company. One of Sterling’s most well-known features were the solid oak boards laid into the frames to reduce road shock. This feature was patented in 1922. Showcasing how proud Sterling was of their brand, you will find “Sterling” stamped into the rear frame and cast into various parts on the truck. In 1951, Sterling was sold to White Motor Company. Then, in 1953, White Motor Company bought Autocar, and the Sterling brand was discontinued. Top Speed: 22 MPH
Waukesha 364 CI 4-Cylinder
Transmission Type:
4-Speed brown-Lipe
Truck Information:
Originally a dump truck, this Sterling was later bought by Frank Oulicky in 1931. He and his wife used it to haul equipment and their belongings to California to mine for gold. With a top speed of 22 MPH, it took them 16 days to reach California. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Sternberg Motor Truck Company was founded by William Sternberg in 1907. During WWI, the name was changed to Sterling Motor Truck Company. One of Sterling’s most well-known features were the solid oak boards laid into the frames to reduce road shock. This feature was patented in 1922. Showcasing how proud Sterling was of their brand, you will find “Sterling” stamped into the rear frame and cast into various parts on the truck. In 1951, Sterling was sold to White Motor Company. Then, in 1953, White Motor Company bought Autocar, and the Sterling brand was discontinued. Top Speed: 22 MPH
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