Heavy Trucks

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), specifically District 22 located in Laredo, awarded a contract to Doggett Freightliner of South Texas, LLC for the procurement of a Class 7 Truck with a 6-yard Dump Chassis. The vehicle, designed with a 33,000 lb. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), is a Freightliner 108SD model equipped with a 4,000-gallon stainless steel water body. The contract, valued at $190,552.00, includes a base truck chassis priced at $97,500.00 and various performance-enhancing options such as higher performance engine, front axle with 16,000 lb. Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and rear tandem axles with 40,000 lb. GAWR.

The contract, identified as Term 25213549, was executed on August 11, 2025, with a completion date of December 31, 2025. Additional specifications include factory-installed features like power-adjustable heated mirrors, hands-free phone device, vinyl seat fabric, and all-weather full-length rubber floor mats. The delivery is scheduled for March 9, 2026, which is 210 days after the order receipt. The purchase order is intended for TxDOT Fleet Operations, demonstrating the organization's commitment to updating and maintaining its heavy truck fleet with specialized, multi-functional vehicles.