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Kosciusko County highway superintendent wins approval to order two 2025 dump trucks amid long lead times
Summary
The county highway superintendent received commissioners’ approval to purchase two Western Star dump trucks for 2025 to guard against long vendor lead times; the purchases are budgeted for 2025 but are being ordered early to ensure delivery.
Kosciusko County Highway Superintendent Steve Moriarty told the Board of Commissioners he seeks approval to purchase two dump trucks for 2025 — one tandem-axle truck and one single-axle truck — from a Sourcewell contract assembled by W.A. Jones and a Freightliner chassis supplier. Moriarty identified the trucks as 2025 Western Star models and asked the board to approve ordering them now because of long manufacturer lead times.
Moriarty read the listed prices into the record and requested approval for a tandem truck priced at $322,208 and a single-axle unit at approximately $292,000. He said the purchases are budgeted for 2025 but that ordering early is routine to ensure arrival by next winter. A commissioner moved and seconded; the board voted unanimously to approve the purchase request.
Procurement route and timing: Moriarty said the county is using a Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract through W.A. Jones with a Freightliner chassis and that the expected delivery timeline could extend into late 2025.
Why it matters: Long lead times for heavy equipment can delay maintenance and winter operations; approving orders ahead of delivery ensures vehicles are in service when needed.
What remains to be done: Staff will complete contract paperwork and monitor delivery schedules with the vendor.
