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Your EV Charging Solution
March 31, 2023
PACCAR and its subsidiaries, PacLease, Kenworth, Peterbilt, and PACCAR Parts, have joined the global initiative for emission free vehicles in our industry. PacLease offers a full EV Solution with EV trucks from Kenworth and Peterbilt with a lineup of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) solutions to support the launch of electric vehicles globally from PACCAR Parts....
EV Trucks are Here; PacLease is Ready
February 17, 2023
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....
New Medium Duty Trucks Spec’d for Your Logistic Needs
January 31, 2023
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....
What Your New Drivers Need to Know When Reporting Trip and Fuel Tax
September 23, 2022
As new truck drivers enter the industry, it is critical they understand what their responsibilities are before and after every trip they make. In addition to the pre-trip inspection, drivers must record their odometer at the beginning and the end of a trip, as well as any fuel they put into the vehicle. These data points should be recorded and eventually compiled to complete your company’s fuel taxation paperwork for all the states they drive in. Here some tips to consider if you are a new truck driver having to report on your trips and fuel:...
The Case for Leasing During Unprecedented Times
July 19, 2022
Parts shortages, inflation, labor shortages, fuel prices, and now rising interest rates have all contributed to creating the perfect storm for all of us working in the supply chain. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, no one could have imagined the onslaught of challenges the industry would face and continue to face. But here we are....
