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Not only did PacLease celebrate its 45th anniversary in 2025, but it also added 17 new franchise locations around the United States.

PacLease expanded to 17 new franchise locations in 2025. Where are the new locations?
PacLease, a leading full-service lease and rental company, continued to strengthen its franchise network in 2025, adding 17 new locations across the United States. The expansion marks PacLease’s broadest network coverage to date, both domestically and globally, as the company celebrated its 45th anniversary.
Despite a challenging overall lease and rental market in 2025, PacLease said it outperformed much of the industry. PacLease franchise groups remained confident in the brand’s long-term growth, continuing to invest in new facilities and expanded geographic coverage.
“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.”
New Franchise Locations in 2025
New PacLease franchise locations added in the U.S. 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
In addition to network growth, PacLease continued investing in technology to help franchises manage their assets and operations more efficiently. Tools such as the PacLease Portal provide centralized access to business and fleet information, helping improve decision-making, asset utilization, and customer service.
“As we look ahead to 2026, we expect to see improvement in the overall market,” Roemer added. “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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