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Denise L. Rondini | Editor | drondini@rrpub.com
PacLease Announces Franchise Of The Year Awards
Edmonton Kenworth PacLease and Peterbilt PacLease of Las Vegas earned Paccar Leasing Company’s North American Franchise of the Year Awards. The awards recognize the top Peterbilt and Kenworth PacLease locations for success in sales and for the effort employees put forth to deliver products and services that meet and exceed customer needs.
their successes. The 2009 region franchise award winners are: MHC PacLease, Tulsa, Okla.; PacLease of Baltimore, Baltimore, Md.; Peterbilt PacLease of Las Vegas, Las Vegas; Great West Truck Lease and Rentals, Calgary, Alberta; Edmonton Kenworth PacLease, Edmonton, Alberta; Southland PacLease of Lafayette, Baton Rouge, La.; Rush Truck Leasing, San Antonio, Texas; and Pape Kenworth PacLease, Fresno, Calif.
NationaLease Annual Meeting Slated
NationaLease’s Annual Meeting will be held Sept. 12-13 in Chicago. The theme of this year’s event is “Together Toward Tomorrow.” The line-up of speakers includes economists, a truck leasing expert and a consultant specializing in the “human” side of trucking. Speakers include Dan Baker, James P. Meil, Dr. Barry Asmus and William J. Bosco Jr. For more information go to www.nationalease.com
From left to right: Rob Cagle, director of Franchise Operations, PacLease; Jim Callaway, general manager, and Bob Bomak, lease sales representative, Edmonton Kenworth PacLease; Annick Hollingsworth, region manager Northwest, PacLease.
“As a PacLease franchise it is of paramount importance that we hold ourselves to a higher standard commensurate with the industry leading quality of the Kenworth and Paccar brands,” says Jim Callaway general manager of Edmonton Kenworth PacLease. “Our dedicated PacLease team members service our customers with enthusiasm and commitment. As a result, we managed to keep costs under control and maintain a very satisfied customer base,” says Scott Pearson, president of Peterbilt PacLease of Las Vegas. PacLease also presented several regional awards to franchises throughout the United States and Canada for
Diversified Truck Leasing Becomes NationaLease Member
Diversified Truck Leasing, a truck renting and leasing company headquartered in Billings, Mont., has been approved for full membership in NationaLease. “Since its application in December 2005 to become a developing member of NationaLease, Diversified Truck Leasing has grown its leasing operation to more than 50 vehicles in lease, rental and contract maintenance, all under the direction of its President and CEO Jay Foley,” says Gene Scoggins, NationaLease president. Diversified Truck Leasing provides local, regional and national coverage and comprehensive roadside assistance service, with more than 30,000 preferred vendors. Last year, the company received the Leading Initiative Award from NationaLease for its fleet growth and maintenance of high member standards, as well as its leadership, commitment and best industry practices.
From left to right: Rob Cagle, director of Franchise Operations, PacLease; Scott Pearson, president, Sal Trinidad, lease salesperson, and John Dambro, lease salesperson, all of Peterbilt PacLease of Las Vegas; Lynn Carson, region manager Southwest, PacLease.
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