The Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees approved two vehicle purchases that will expand skills for truck driver trainees and automotive students.
The Board authorized the purchase of a 2025 F-750 Diesel Regular Cab Base from Morrow Brothers Ford of Greenfield at a cost of $125,363, with funding from the Innovative Bridges and Transitions (IBT) grant. The vehicle will expand students’ experience driving different sized vehicles. Class B trucks are widely used by municipalities, the state transportation department, and contractors hauling smaller, lighter loads.
The Board also authorized the purchase of a Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD at a cost of $49,100 through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Group, using the REV UP EV Grant. This will allow automotive students to expand their knowledge of electric vehicle service, diagnostics, and repair.