PacLease says Florida market growing

Aug. 22, 2002
PacLease of South Florida, a division of the Kenworth TruckMax dealership, recently joined the PacLease system with locations in Fort Lauderdale and Riviera Beach, FL. According to Jack Scopetta, president of the new franchise, the region's economy is recovering quickly, and he expects demand for Kenworth trucks to grow. "The market is definitely heating up," he said, noting a recently signed order
PacLease of South Florida, a division of the Kenworth TruckMax dealership, recently joined the PacLease system with locations in Fort Lauderdale and Riviera Beach, FL.

According to Jack Scopetta, president of the new franchise, the region's economy is recovering quickly, and he expects demand for Kenworth trucks to grow.

"The market is definitely heating up," he said, noting a recently signed order for 12 Kenworth T800s through PacLease's national accounts program. "We're already making a big impact in this market, and we expect to command a healthy share of the local lease market by the close of the year."

In addition to full-service leasing, PacLease of South Florida offers short- and long-term rentals and comprehensive contract maintenance services.

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