OSUIT Truck Technician program students and faculty celebrate the arrival of two donated semi-trucks from HOLT Truck Centers.. — OSUIT Truck Technician program students and faculty celebrate the arrival of two donated semi-trucks from HOLT Truck Centers.

HOLT powers up OSUIT's Truck Technician Program with game-changing donation

Monday, June 30, 2025

Media Contact: Josh Gammon | Integrated Marketing Specialist | 918-293-5034 | josh.gammon@okstate.edu

Two powerful trucks just rolled onto Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology's campus, and they're about to transform how students learn the ins and outs of commercial vehicle technology.

Thanks to industry partner HOLT Truck Centers, Truck Technician program students now have access to more professional-grade equipment that mirrors exactly what they'll work with in their careers.

The donation includes two impressive rigs: a 2018 International LT625 6-by-4 in blue and a 2017 International ProStar Plus 122 6-by-4 in white. Both trucks pack 450 HP Cummins engines and feature the reliable 6-by-4 configuration that's the backbone of commercial transportation.

What makes these trucks perfect for training? The 2018 LT625 comes equipped with a Cummins X15 Efficiency Series engine, disc brakes, and dual drives configuration. It's exactly the advanced technology today's truck technicians need to master. The 2017 ProStar Plus 122 features a Cummins ISX engine, a mix of disc and drum brakes ideal for comprehensive training, and "super signals" diagnostic capabilities that give students hands-on experience with cutting-edge troubleshooting technology.

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"We are incredibly grateful to HOLT for their generous donation of two semitrucks to support our Truck Technician program," said Sherri Johnson, dean of the School of Transportation and Heavy Equipment. "With the high demand of truck technicians in the field, this contribution provides our students with invaluable hands-on training opportunities and helps ensure they are prepared to meet industry needs from day one."

This partnership exemplifies OSUIT's commitment to industry-aligned education. Holt Truck Centers spans multiple industries, including industrial and commercial, energy, technology, and training and development. It helps make them the perfect partner to understand what skills our graduates need to succeed.

"HOLT Truck Centers is dedicated to advancing education and supporting the Truck Technician program at OSUIT," said Robert Fulgium, senior vice president at HOLT Truck Centers. "We are proud to partner with a program that consistently produces skilled diesel technicians. It's important that these students have access to essential tools and equipment to meet their educational goals, and we are honored to contribute to their academic journey."

Start Your Engines

These trucks will work as active learning laboratories where students develop expertise in diagnostics, maintenance, and repair using the same equipment they'll encounter throughout their careers.

OSUIT's Truck Technician program combines five semesters of training, including four semesters on campus and one semester as an intern at a sponsoring dealership.

Ready to get behind the wheel of your future? OSUIT's Truck Technician program prepares graduates for the growing demand in commercial vehicle maintenance and repair. With industry partnerships like Holt Truck Centers providing cutting-edge training equipment, you'll graduate with the skills and hands-on experience employers are actively seeking.

Discover how OSUIT's Truck Technician program can drive your career forward. Learn more about our transportation programs and start your application today here or contact a program advisor at 918-293-4710.