Williamson County commissioners approve 2026 Freightliner purchase; discuss Bobcat mini excavator and replacement dump truck

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a proposal for a 2026 Freightliner cab and chassis for municipal use during the board’s public meeting.

A commissioner moved to accept the proposal for a “01/2026 Freightliner 1 way SD plus 10 axle cab and chassis for release municipal riser,” and the motion carried on roll call votes recorded as “Madison — yes” and “Jim Wright — yes.” No mover or seconder was named in the transcript record.

County staff described equipment needs during the agenda discussion. A staff member said the county also needs a larger mini excavator — described in the meeting as a Bobcat — and gave a price of “$120,414.” The same speaker discussed a replacement Freightliner-style dump truck and referenced a price of about $260,000. The transcript does not record a separate formal vote on the Bobcat mini excavator or the replacement dump truck.

Commissioners and staff said the purchases respond to aging equipment and capacity needs. The staff member said the proposed mini excavator “will fit on the trailer that we [already] have.” The meeting record did not include procurement contract numbers, vendor names for the Freightliner motion, or a detailed funding breakdown for the purchases.

The board recorded approval for the Freightliner purchase and left discussion open on additional vehicle replacements and the excavator. Staff and commissioners indicated follow-up procurement and budgeting steps will occur in subsequent meetings.

The meeting did not include further detail on delivery schedules, financing or trade-in values for the replaced trucks.