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.
1922 White 15 ¾-Ton
Engine Type:
White 4-Cylinder Flathead 3.75 Bore 5.125 Stroke
Transmission Type:
White 4-Speed
Truck Information:
White Motor Company began with steam-powered cars, but eventually became one of the leading truck manufacturers in America. Interestingly, the company made sewing machines before they entered the automotive business. White Sewing Machine was founded by Thomas White in Templeton, Massachusetts. In 1876, he moved operations to Cleveland, Ohio. The first White truck was built in 1911 under the direction of White’s sons. This White Model 15 has a ¾-ton capacity. There are oil-filled shock absorbers on the front. It has both kerosene and carbide lights. The wheels are wood, but the tires are pneumatic. You’ll notice the mount for the spare tire blocks the exit on the driver’s side. On many vehicles from the ‘20s, you could only enter and exit curbside. That’s why for any locking vehicle of the time, the lock was on the passenger-side door. This is a fuel truck; back then people bought fuel in such small increments that a hose wasn’t needed. Rather, fuel buckets were used. The guy driving the truck would put a fuel bucket under the spigot, fill it up, take it to your tank, and dump it in. There is even a counter on the inside of the spigot door to keep track of how many buckets you sold to a customer. Top Speed: 20 MPH
White 4-Cylinder Flathead 3.75 Bore 5.125 Stroke
Transmission Type:
White 4-Speed
Truck Information:
White Motor Company began with steam-powered cars, but eventually became one of the leading truck manufacturers in America. Interestingly, the company made sewing machines before they entered the automotive business. White Sewing Machine was founded by Thomas White in Templeton, Massachusetts. In 1876, he moved operations to Cleveland, Ohio. The first White truck was built in 1911 under the direction of White’s sons. This White Model 15 has a ¾-ton capacity. There are oil-filled shock absorbers on the front. It has both kerosene and carbide lights. The wheels are wood, but the tires are pneumatic. You’ll notice the mount for the spare tire blocks the exit on the driver’s side. On many vehicles from the ‘20s, you could only enter and exit curbside. That’s why for any locking vehicle of the time, the lock was on the passenger-side door. This is a fuel truck; back then people bought fuel in such small increments that a hose wasn’t needed. Rather, fuel buckets were used. The guy driving the truck would put a fuel bucket under the spigot, fill it up, take it to your tank, and dump it in. There is even a counter on the inside of the spigot door to keep track of how many buckets you sold to a customer. Top Speed: 20 MPH
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