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County told of Freightliner chassis price increase and parts delays; two trucks now expected in 2025
Summary
County staff reported a $4,164 chassis price increase from Freightliner and told commissioners both replacement trucks are likely delayed until mid‑2025 because of transmission shortages; staff will update purchase orders and pursue prebuild meetings with the vendor.
County staff told the Coffey County Commission that the Freightliner representative notified the county of a $4,164 price increase on a chassis for a planned truck purchase.
The staff member said half of the increase — $2,082 — would be charged to money already encumbered into the next fiscal year and the other half would apply to a second truck that is scheduled for delivery in 2025. “We’re not gonna get either truck until 2025,” the staff member said, adding that scheduling is likely later in the summer.
Staff said the primary hold‑up is the specific transmission the county requested — described in the meeting as “the Allison 45 hundreds” — and that vendors are unable to supply chassis with that transmission. The county’s vendor, Henderson Trucks, has two chassis from Freightliner on order; staff said they plan a pre‑build meeting in Missouri with Henderson once the chassis arrive.
The county did not present a formal vote about the purchase at the meeting. Commissioners discussed options for updating the purchase order and asked staff to return with any required documentation. Staff said they will update the purchase order and follow up with Henderson for firm dates and written quotes.
Ending: Staff will update the county’s purchase order to reflect the new price and will attempt to secure delivery and pre‑build dates with the vendor; no formal contract amendment was presented at the meeting.
