Sterling was founded by Freightliner LLC in 1998 as a new subsidiary with its own distribution network and distinctive product offerings. Sterling is headquartered in Willoughby, Ohio, in the Cleveland metropolitan area. Freightliner LLC is a DaimlerChrysler company, the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturer.
Sterling's mission is to be the dominant manufacturer of class 5-8 vocationally-oriented trucks in North America. The company offers truck operators a level of product technology and customer support previously unavailable to vocational truck buyers.
In 1999, Sterling introduced the Sterling Acterra, a complete new line of tough and stylish medium-duty trucks. In 2000, Sterling again caught the industry's attention with the launch of the Condor, the first complete re-design for the refuse truck market in over 20 years.
Sterling's trucks are currently sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In addition, right-hand-drive Sterlings are sold
