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2026 Public Works Vehicle Purchases
History
Utilizing the fleet assessment conducted in 2021, a long-term vehicle replacement plan was developed to standardize the Village’s fleet and maintain an appropriately sized and aged fleet to minimize maintenance costs and downtime.
The 2026 Fiscal Year Budget includes the replacement of three (3) heavy duty trucks and two (2) utility work vans.
Heavy Duty Trucks
The Village’s fleet includes three (3) 2002 Sterling L7500 trucks that are scheduled for replacement. They have served reliably for over two (2) decades but are now approaching the end of their practical service life. These trucks, now twenty-four (24) years old, are experiencing maintenance challenges as Sterling trucks were discontinued in 2009 and parts are becoming increasingly difficult to source. These 2002 models also lack modern engine technologies, resulting in poorer fuel economy and higher diesel exhaust emissions.
The current Village heavy duty truck standard is a Peterbilt 548 chassis truck. The all-aluminum cab is lightweight, corrosion resistant, and built for longevity. New trucks are spec’d with a Cummins engine and Allison transmission, both of which offer reliability and extensive technical product support.
All new heavy chassis trucks are upfitted with Henderson snow and ice equipment. Approval of the upfit will be added to a future Board agenda. Body equipment and controls have been standardized to decrease operator cross training, ensuring operational efficiency and operator safety.
Replacing the three (3) 2002 Sterling L7500 trucks will further modernize the Village’s heavy truck fleet, reduce risks, and position the Village for future growth.
Work Vans
A Ford Transit 250 with a one hundred forty-eight inch (148”) wheelbase and mid-height roof is the Village standard for work and cargo vans. These new vehicles will be replacements and will not add additional vehicles to the fleet. Two (2) Natural Resources and Fa...
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