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York County approves $153,026 Western Star truck purchase, OKs $82,500 trailer
Summary
The York County board approved buying a 2026 Western Star truck for $153,026 using ARPA funds and a $82,500 Travis aluminum trailer to be paid from the roads budget, after county roads staff recommended the purchases as better long-term value.
York County commissioners approved purchases for heavy equipment aimed at maintaining county roads, voting to buy a 2026 Western Star truck and an aluminum Travis trailer.
A county representative reported that he and Greg from County Roads reviewed bid submissions and concluded the 2026 Western Star with a 600-horsepower motor — priced at $153,026 — represented the best value and should serve the county for many years. The board moved and seconded a motion to purchase the truck and to fund it from available ARPA funds; the motion passed on a roll call vote with all commissioners present voting in favor.
Commissioners also considered two trailer bids. County Roads staff recommended the Travis aluminum trailer, noting it resists corrosion and carries about three additional cubic yards per trip compared with the steel alternative. The board approved a motion to purchase the Travis trailer for $82,500 and directed that the cost be paid from the roads budget (with internal transfers from inheritance as described by staff).
The approvals were presented as budgeted items for the roads division. No dissent or abstentions were recorded in the roll calls taken after each motion. The county will proceed with procurement and implement the equipment into the roads fleet per standard purchasing procedures.
