The Walker Transportation - Trucks of New England

LB Walker's 1930 Cord

"Trucks of New England"


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It is hard to imagine that the White Motor Corporation started out manufacturing sewing machines in New England after the Civil War by Thomas White. The first truck and car that White built was in 1900, and both were steam powered. During the first decade of this century, the White car was selling like hotcakes and the vehicle division was then separated from the sewing machine operation in 1906. After World War I, White decided to concentrate its efforts on building trucks, therefore ending the production of automobiles. Since then White has developed a solid reputation by providing trucks for both the World Wars and becoming a common site on the highways of America. White is currently one of the largest builders of trucks in the world. The following are some images of White Trucks that roamed the streets of New England over the past century.

This 1916 White 3/4 ton express delivery was used by the Baggage Transfer Service Co. of Boston, Massachusetts. Note the Yale Laundry horse drawn wagon in the background. (Photo donated to the Collection by the American Truck Historical Society. Walker Transportation Collection)

A very versatile truck when introduced, this 1951 White Model 3000 C.O.E is found doing delivery duties for Canada Dry Ginger Ale Inc. of Boston, Massachusetts. Many of these trucks were found hauling freight in cities due to their easy maneuverability on narrow streets. (Photo donated to the Collection by the American Truck Historical Society. Walker Transportation Collection)

This 1951 White Model WC-24PLT hauled card board boxes and other paper products for Bird & Son Inc. of East Walpole, Massachusetts. (Photo donated to the Collection by the American Truck Historical Society. Walker Transportation Collection)

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