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Whether you have a small fleet in the early stages of fleet expansion or an established carrier with thousands of trucks on the road,there are several factors to consider regarding vehicle acquisition. For some, owning equipment outright makes the most sense. For others, leasing or a combination of owning and leasing is the best option. When deciding how to grow your fleet, it is important to consider certain things....

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The PacLease rental fleet offers customized, flexible options designed to exceed your business needs. Whether seasonal business peaks, new routes, or even last-minute additions, our Kenworth and Peterbilt medium-duty truck models have always been designed with a focus on driver safety, comfort, and efficiency. The recent introduction of a comprehensive new Kenworth and Peterbilt medium duty product line up, further adds to that focus....

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Over the past several years, there has been a lot of buzz about electric trucks and rightly so, they represent the future. Fifteen states have followed California’s lead and announced a memorandum of understanding that by 2050, any new medium or heavy-duty truck sold or leased in their state must be emission free. California itself has accelerated that to 2040. Those states hope to have 30% of trucks electrified by 2030. With the growing emphasis on emission reduction and the emerging electric truck market, PacLease has invested in a robust charging infrastructure, certified technicians, and Kenworth and Peterbilt medium and heavy-duty electric truck models at our U.S. based PACCAR Leasing company stores. This spring, our electric rental trucks will make their debut in Texas....

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When it comes to final-mile delivery, many companies grapple with an important decision: Should we do it ourselves, or should we outsource? Some companies chose to outsource to keep costs predictable, albeit at a higher total cost. But, in addition to the increased expense, there is also a bigger issue -- handing over control of logistics to another company. In an ideal situation, a company would have the perfect equipment, at a predictable cost, under its own control. At PacLease, we’re here to help....

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The market for used commercial trucks is moving quickly. You’re broadening your search and working with a number of vendors, but are there other things you can do to find the right used trucks for your business needs? Here are the top things to look out for while you are shopping for your next used truck....

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Bo Schembechler said it best in his legendary “The Team” speech back in 1983, “No man is more important than the Team.” This holds true today in our world of sales. You may have the greatest group of individual employees, but the organization won’t succeed if they don’t work together. If you don’t know “Bo,” he was the head football coach at the University of Michigan from 1969 to 1989 – compiling a career record of 234-65-8. While sports analogies can be overused in the field of sales, this sentiment seems to fit perfectly with Team Selling. Implementing Team Selling in your organization can increase your chances of closing a deal up to 258% compared to selling solo. So why don’t sales organizations promote the idea of collaboration and “The Team”? Well, at PacLease, problem solving is a team sport and “Team Selling” is at our core....

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Putting a fuel management program in place can save you money and help your business grow. One of the leading operational expenses of a business that operates fleet vehicles is purchasing fuel. Fuel prices vary widely depending on where your fleet operates and the type of fuel that your fleet consumes. Fleet managers are constantly looking for ways to optimize fuel spend as they realize shaving a penny or two per gallon can offer the business tremendous savings quarter to quarter. Here are five things to consider when thinking about a quality fuel management program....

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We have a saying at PacLease, and it’s pretty straightforward: “We’re focused on improving your service to your customer.” If we do that, we know we’re doing our job. The simplicity in that statement says a lot. It says we understand that in order for us to be successful as a service partner we have to make our customers successful. And, we do that by understanding your company and understanding your transportation ‘pain points.' We also outline your payloads and routes and see how specs can reduce weight, improve fuel economy, and increase driver satisfaction. Once we have a clear picture of your operation, we go to work to properly spec a truck that can improve your operation....

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Spec’ing vehicles is a very complicated process, especially in a liquid bulk application. With new and improved products being introduced on a regular basis it is important to look at your spec with a fresh eye. Repeating the same spec year after year will not allow you to be as efficient as you should be. Whenever the conversation turns to specs for liquid bulk carriers - weight is the hot topic. Every pound of payload is added profitability. The more you move – the more you make. However, it is important to spec a balance of lightweight, performance, drivability and durability. PACCAR products are designed and built with the ability spec customized lightweight applications with durability in mind....

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PacLease knows that vehicle maintenance is one of the most critical components to a successfully managed fleet. For our worldwide network comprised of over 40,000 vehicles, we’ve relied on our aggressive preventative maintenance programs, utilizing the most up to date technology and trained technicians to ensure your fleet remains in reliable and working condition with maximum up time throughout the term of the lease. Equally important in our ability to do this, are the parts that we use to maintain your vehicle. Which is why PacLease vehicles, are maintained with PACCAR Genuine parts....

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While PacLease is known for premium Kenworth and Peterbilt commercial truck rentals and full-service leasing, we also know a thing or two about the secondary market, trucks for used truck buyers. After all, when trucks come off a lease, or are ready to come off the rental row, we are responsible for selling those trucks to buyers – many of whom prefer used trucks....

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When your core business is not transportation, then a full service lease or maintenance provider may save your company time and money. It can be extremely expensive to manage the maintenance schedule of a truck fleet; however outsourcing this activity to a full-service lease provider that has expert technicians, pre-negotiated labor rates and parts pricing and an extensive network of service facilities can lower the overall maintenance costs of operating a vehicle and increase fleet uptime....

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“Why should I have a mentor?” What does it mean to have a mentor? Is it worth the time? These are questions that many ask themselves at some point during their career. And most whether accepting a formal or informal mentorship, find that there is quite a bit to learn from the experience. It is never too late in your career to gain knowledge and direction from a mentor....

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Coming into the summer, I did not know what to expect from my Marketing internship at PACCAR Leasing. It was daunting; I was walking into my first big internship and immersing myself in a completely new corporate environment....

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Quality. That’s the first word PACCAR uses to describe its products, services, and processes. The main tool PACCAR utilizes to accomplish this superior quality is Six Sigma, its continuous improvement program. PACCAR just celebrated the 20th anniversary of Six Sigma; so there is no better time to take a deep dive into PacLease’s drive for unsurpassed customer satisfaction, superior quality, and premium value through continuous improvement....

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Before a PACCAR MX engine is put to work in a customer truck, the design has gone through countless hours of testing to ensure quality, performance and a best-in-class service life....

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When it comes to leasing there are many benefits to consider, and when you are in a complex industry such as tank operations, the benefits of leasing can help drive critical business efficiencies....

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Many used truck websites and truck driver forums offer tips on buying used trucks. While those are great, we’d like to present an additional idea if you’re in the market to buy a used vehicle. And, that’s buying a truck coming off a lease, from PacLease. There are big advantages....

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