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Franklin County staff recommend pursuing purchase of five replacement dump trucks amid transmission shortage
Summary
Public works staff told commissioners a national shortage of Allison transmissions stalled delivery of two spec trucks and proposed pursuing five alternate-spec trucks with PACCAR engines and a warranty arrangement to secure deliveries within six to eight months.
County public works staff reported to the Franklin County Commission on Feb. 12 that a national shortage of Allison transmissions has delayed contracted truck orders and recommended exploring an alternative purchase of five 10-wheel dump trucks through a different supplier.
Why it matters: road and bridge trucks are central to winter operations and road maintenance; replacement delays have immediate operational and budget consequences and the county said it risks larger repair costs if it does not act.
What staff told commissioners: Public works staff said the county had a prior contract to buy two trucks built to a specification that included a Cummins engine and Allison transmission. Staff said Allison (the transmission supplier) has entered federal contracts and that supply constraints mean the originally…
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