Required Vehicle Types and Specifications Contractors must have access to the following vehicle types, which must meet or exceed all safety, operational, and equipment standards: 1. Tandem Axle Dump Truck o 10-wheel, Contractor-supplied plow and tailgate spreader o Minimum salt capacity: 12 cubic yards o Valid CDL required 2. Single Axle Dump Truck o 6-wheel, Contractor-supplied plow and tailgate spreader o Minimum salt capacity: 6 cubic yards o Valid CDL required 3. Stake Body Truck o Contractor-supplied plow and either in-body or tailgate spreader o Minimum salt capacity: 3 cubic yards o Minimum GVWR: 16,000 lbs 4. Four-Wheel Drive (1-Ton) Pickup Truck o Contractor-supplied front plow and in-body material spreader o Minimum salt capacity: 2 cubic yards o Minimum GVWR: 13,200 lbs 5. Four-Wheel Drive (1-Ton) Dump Bed Truck o Contractor-supplied tailgate spreader o Minimum salt capacity: 2 cubic yards 6. Liquid Applicator Truck o Anti-icing capable o Apply liquid chemicals between 30–80 gallons per lane mile o Must apply to 1–3 lanes simultaneously 7. Dump Truck or Stake Body Truck with Arrow Board and Crash Attenuator o Minimum GVWR: 24,000 lbs o Arrow board: 48" x 96", 15 lamps, directional indicators o Crash attenuator rated for 62 mph impacts 8. Heavy Equipment (as needed) o Skid Steer Loaders, Backhoes, Front-End Loaders, Motor Graders o Properly outfitted with snow-removal attachments
