DeKalb County Approves New Plow Truck Purchase

The $181,219 purchase will support road maintenance and winter weather operations.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The DeKalb County Board has approved the purchase of a fully equipped Kenwood P-480 dump truck with plow, spreader, wing, drain, hydraulic system, and pre-wet tank system for $181,219. The truck will be purchased from Monroe Truck Equipment, Inc., based in Monroe, Wisconsin, to support the county's road maintenance and winter weather operations.

Why it matters

Maintaining safe and passable roads during the winter months is a critical function of local government, and this new plow truck purchase will help DeKalb County better serve its residents and businesses by improving its ability to clear roads efficiently after snowstorms.

The details

The DeKalb County Board approved the purchase of the fully equipped Kenwood P-480 dump truck to support its road maintenance and winter weather operations. The truck will come with a plow, spreader, wing, drain, hydraulic system, and pre-wet tank system, and will be purchased from Monroe Truck Equipment, Inc., a Wisconsin-based company.

  • The DeKalb County Board approved the purchase last week.

The players

DeKalb County Board

The governing body of DeKalb County, Illinois that approved the purchase of the new plow truck.

Monroe Truck Equipment, Inc.

A Wisconsin-based company that will be supplying the new Kenwood P-480 dump truck to DeKalb County.

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The takeaway

This purchase demonstrates DeKalb County's commitment to maintaining safe and reliable roads for its residents and businesses, especially during the winter months when snow and ice can pose significant challenges.