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PacLease Grows U.S. Footprint with 17 New Franchise Locations

Despite the challenging freight market, PacLease opened 17 new franchise locations last year.

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New PacLease locations opened last year span multiple regions of the country, including the Midwest, Northeast, South, and Mountain West.

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PacLease continued to expand its U.S. franchise network in 2025. The company adding 17 new locations last year..

PacLease said this accomplishment was despite a challenging lease and rental environment for the commercial vehicle industry.

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Long-Term Confidence in Trucking

The additions mark the broadest network coverage in the company’s history, both in the United States and globally, and come as PacLease celebrated its 45th anniversary.

While many fleets and leasing providers faced headwinds last year, PacLease said its franchise groups remained confident in the long-term strength of the brand.

The company said it will continue to invest in new facilities and expanding its geographic coverage.

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“PacLease’s success in a difficult market reflects the strength of our franchise network and the value we deliver to customers,” said Ken Roemer, president of Paccar Leasing. “Our customers rely on us for highly customizable and reliable equipment, and the outstanding Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicle lineup allowed our network to meet those demands.”

The new PacLease locations opened across a wide range of regions, including the Midwest, Northeast, South, and Mountain West. 

New franchises added in 2025 include:

  • GTG Peterbilt PacLease: Hays, Kansas

  • Hunter Peterbilt PacLease: Clearfield, Pittsburgh, and Smithfield, Pennsylvania

  • Jackson Group PacLease: Casper, Cheyenne, Riverton, and Rock Springs, Wyoming

  • Kenworth Sales Company PacLease: Ashland, Virginia

  • Motor Truck PacLease: Mount Joy, Muncy, and York, Pennsylvania

  • Southland PacLease: Hammond, Louisiana

  • The Pete Store Truck Leasing: Berlin, Connecticut; Chesapeake, Virginia; Pooler, Georgia

  • Truckworx PacLease: Laurel, Mississippi

Technology Investments

In addition to physical expansion, PacLease said it continued investing in technology to improve franchise operations and fleet management. 

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Tools such as the PacLease Portal provide centralized access to business and fleet data, supporting asset utilization, operational efficiency, and customer service.

Looking ahead, PacLease expects improving market conditions in 2026 and plans to continue investing in digital tools and transportation solutions across its network.

“As we look ahead to 2026, we expect to see improvement in the overall market,” Roemer said. “PacLease will continue to invest in technology-based transportation solutions that elevate our franchise network, enhance customer service, and support the continued growth of our Kenworth and Peterbilt lease and rental fleet.”

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