Penske Truck Leasing is adding a second Melbourne location to its network by opening its first stand-alone facility in the southern hemisphere.
Opening its doors today, the facility is in the south-east growth area of Pakenham, complementing 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.
Penske Truck Leasing managing director Adrian Beach says since launching the business in Australia in mid-2014, the business has steadily grown its footprint to meet market demands.
“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,” he says.
“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,” he says.
“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.”
As well as offering competitive and flexible rental and lease options, Penske’s customer service ultimately makes the difference.
Beach says Penske’s dedicated associates focus on building relationships and understanding each customers’ unique needs.
“We’ve learned that a one-size-fits-all approach isn’t effective in Australia,” he says.
“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.”