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Your EV Charging Solution

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....

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New Medium Duty Trucks Spec’d for Your Logistic Needs

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....

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The Case for Leasing During Unprecedented Times

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....

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What’s Best for Your Fleet? Own, Lease or a Managed Maintenance Program

What’s Best for Your Fleet? Own, Lease or a Managed Maintenance Program

December 30, 2021

In a recent survey by the National Private Truck Council, there was an open-ended question that asked: “What is the primary reason your company operates a private fleet?” For most, the answer wasn’t surprising. More than 90% responded it was “customer service.” In the same survey, many respondents viewed their fleet as a core competency. This all means running reliable, top-notch equipment and hiring industry-best drivers. The question is, what’s the best way to make it all work?...

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PacLease Strategies to Mitigate the Truck Backlog Wait

PacLease Strategies to Mitigate the Truck Backlog Wait

May 18, 2021

This year, the economy is poised for a rebound. Freight volumes are increasing quickly and expected to stay strong. Truck OEM’s are working to expand manufacturing to keep up with new orders. However, each month as new truck demand grows, so too has the production backlog. So what’s a fleet to do to minimize the wait? At PacLease, there are options worth considering that may provide some relief to fleets needing trucks sooner… or now....

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