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Franklin County declares two dump trucks surplus, moves to auction and approves purchase of two new trucks
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Summary
The commission declared two 2020 Kenworth T800 dump trucks surplus and authorized listing them with J.M. Wood Auction Company (proposal included a $310,000 gross guarantee). It also approved a buyer's order for two 2025 Kenworth T880 trucks with combined listed price $425,900 and directed staff to finalize financing and delivery.
The Franklin County Commission took several fleet and equipment actions Aug. 21 aimed at renewing highway assets and monetizing older trucks.
The board unanimously declared two 2020 Kenworth T800 dump trucks surplus and authorized putting them up for auction with J.M. Wood Auction Company. J.M. Wood’s proposal included marketing plans and a gross financial guarantee of $310,000 and stated a 6% commission on gross sales; the proposal, condition requirements and auction timing (Sept. 19–21 at JM Wood’s Montgomery facility) were included in the packet.
Separately, the commission approved a buyer’s order to purchase two 2025 Kenworth T880 dump trucks; the buyer’s-order materials in the packet show a combined equipment sales price of $425,900. Commissioners recorded unanimous approval and directed the Highway Department to coordinate delivery of surplus units to auction and to finalize dealer financing and truck delivery schedules.
Next steps noted in the minutes: (1) Highway staff to coordinate transport/delivery and pre‑auction preparation with J.M. Wood; (2) finalize the dealer financing and delivery for the two new T880 units; and (3) report back to the commission on auction results and truck acceptance.