Penske Truck Leasing Opens First Stand-alone Facility at Pakenham, Vic.

News

9 Sept

Penske Truck Leasing is opening its first stand-alone facility in the southern hemisphere, adding a second Melbourne location to its network.

Located in the south-east growth area of Pakenham, the new location, which will open its doors on Monday, September 8th, complements the existing Penske Truck Leasing location west of Melbourne in Altona North. The state-of-the-art Pakenham branch includes three workshop service bays, a wash bay, parts inventory, and a fleet of new trucks for short- or long-term hire.

“Since launching the Penske Truck Leasing business in Australia in mid-2014, we have steadily grown our footprint to meet market demands,” said Adrian Beach, managing director of Penske Truck Leasing. “Strategically positioned near the Princes Freeway, we chose Pakenham to serve our east-side customers who have been driving across town through tunnels and over bridges to pick up a truck or drop one off for service.

“Our new location will be a huge convenience for them, and it also opens the door to fleets who couldn’t justify making that journey to Altona. Pakenham also has a built-in support network, with most of our existing vendors and partners nearby and open for trading. We’re minutes away from key dealerships, parts and tyre suppliers, and even smash repair shops.”

Offering a varied range of medium- and heavy-duty prime movers as well as rigids, the Penske Truck Leasing fleet includes MAN, Hino, and Western Star trucks.

“Our fleet is spec’d to deliver maximum safety, fuel economy, and driver satisfaction,” said Adrian Beach. “We’re proud of our diverse line-up and OEM partnerships and feel we have a solution for almost every Australian on-highway freight task.”

In addition to offering competitive and flexible rental and lease options, Penske’s customer service ultimately makes the difference to customers.

“Our dedicated associates focus on building relationships and understanding our customers’ unique needs. “We’ve learned that a one-size-fits-all approach isn’t effective in Australia. Of course, the full-service lease product is highly bespoke, from the vehicle specs and livery to the support services included in the package, but even our short-term rental rates are customised and based on the customer’s application, the duration, and the distance they’ll be driving. Our new Pakenham site will enhance our ability to provide the right truck at the right time and place.”

Customers can learn more about Penske Truck Leasing’s services and locations by calling 1300 467 367.