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Commission approves purchase of new plow truck for county fleet
Summary
Commissioners voted to purchase a Western Star plow truck with sander and dump body; staff discussed price, delivery and options for snow-plow compatibility.
Duchesne County commissioners voted April 22 to purchase a new plow truck with sander and dump body to add to the county fleet.
A county staff member presented details of the proposed purchase, citing a Western Star unit priced in the transcript as $348,758.49 (price read aloud as $348,758.49) and noting a six-month lead time and a $3,500 tariff contingency the seller added. The presenter said the truck includes a larger engine and larger fuel tank compared with some existing trucks and that the vehicle will arrive assembled for further outfitting (plow and sander) before the county takes delivery.
Commission discussion covered parts commonality with existing trucks, automatic transmission options and limited plow-compatible chassis available on the market. One commissioner asked for a price comparison between the Western Star and Mack options; staff said they would provide that information.
A commissioner made a motion to purchase the plow truck; another commissioner seconded. The motion passed by voice vote. Staff said the truck should be assembled by Jan. 1 and that payment would likely occur in November–December under the seller’s timeline.
