A donated Kenworth T880 concrete pump truck was sold for $505,000 to support the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program. The truck was donated through the collective efforts of Kenworth, Alliance Concrete Pumps, Papé Kenworth, and other Kenworth supplier partners. Related Articles - Electric Trailers: ZF, Range Energy Partner on NA Launch - Progress and Challenges for Zero-Emissions Commercial Trucks in 2025 - FTR: Lower Fuel Costs Lead to Rise in Shippers Conditions Index T880 Truck Donation and Sale to Fund Scholarships
Esh’s Masonry, based in Paradise, Pennsylvania, purchased the Kenworth T880 truck. The entire purchase amount will fund scholarships for students pursuing Bachelor of Science degrees in CIM programs. The students are attending Middle Tennessee State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Texas State University, California State University – Chico, and South Dakota State University. electric off road truck
The Kenworth T880 features a PACCAR MX-13 engine and a truck-mounted Alliance Concrete Pumps 38M concrete pump. Other contributing suppliers include Alcoa Wheels, Allison Transmission, and Cummins Driveline and Braking Systems.
The donation of the Kenworth T880 concrete pump truck marks the sixth year that Kenworth, alongside industry suppliers and Kenworth dealers, donated truck to benefit CIM. In each of the last four years, Kenworth, Papé Kenworth, and Alliance Concrete Pumps have donated Kenworth concrete pump trucks for this cause.
“Education is fundamental to building a stronger workforce, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to support CIM through the sale of this special Kenworth T880 concrete pump truck,” said Kyle Kimball, Kenworth director of marketing. “We give a special thanks to Esh’s Masonry for purchasing this truck, which helped generate a significant donation to CIM.”
“Providing opportunities for students who will shape America’s infrastructure is essential, and CIM excels in this through its programs,” said Clayton White, Alliance Concrete Pumps president and CEO. “We’re proud that this truck sale significantly contributed to CIM, helping support both its education programs and its students.”
“Papé Kenworth is proud to have partnered with Kenworth and Alliance Concrete Pumps again to support CIM and its students through the sale of this Kenworth T880 concrete truck,” said Steve Randolph, Papé Kenworth fleet sales manager. “Programs like CIM are essential for training future leaders in the concrete and construction industries. They play a vital role in developing America’s infrastructure.”
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