PacLease opens new location to serve south Louisiana market

June 24, 2005
PACCAR Leasing Company has announced the opening of a new location in New Orleans.

PACCAR Leasing Company has announced the opening of a new location in New Orleans.

"I'm pleased to announce the expansion of the PacLease network, with the opening of Southland PacLease. This will be the first PacLease franchise in this market and we are excited about the new opportunities to expand PacLease and Kenworth in this area," said Bob Southern, President of PACCAR Leasing Company.

"I've been in the leasing industry for over 30 years and I'm excited to have the opportunity to lease Kenworth premium products. Kenworth's Class 8 trucks will be an excellent fit in my market," said Dave Russo, General Manager at Southland PacLease.

Kenworth of South Louisiana opened its doors earlier this year in the heart of the largest commercial district in the New Orleans metropolitan area. The new PacLease facility is located on approximately four acres of property, with 36,000 square feet of offices, parts and service, along with 13 service bays. Southland PacLease is located at 1001 Edwards Ave., Harahan, LA 70123, and the phone number is 504-818-1300.