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FIRST CLASS l 13 you better control of your assets. Minimizing your risk by leasing could provide better control as well as giving you the ability to forecast future expenses." You've done the math If the cash-flow stability and peace of mind resulting from equipment leasing appear to be a winning strat- egy for you, the next step is to select a leasing company. Vonnahme says that decision should start with the equip- ment they offer. "As part of PACCAR, the global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high- quality medium- and heavy-duty trucks, PacLease offers the full lineup of premium Peterbilt equipment, ready to be specified and customized to your specific application," says Vonnahme. "Peterbilt has long been recognized as an industry leader in weight saving innovation, custom spec'ing and driver appeal. So not only does a Peterbilt truck maximize your pro- ductivity, it makes a statement of class about your operation to your customers." With a PacLease agreement, custom contract mainte- nance as well as PacCentral Roadside Assistance help ensure maximum fleet uptime. This combination of products and services also aids customers in driver recruitment and reten- tion, with the ultimate goal of providing lowest life cycle operating costs and improved customer service. And should the need arise, replacement vehicles are available to keep you running. Additionally, flexible short-term truck rentals are available from PacLease. The PacLease service network continues to grow, accord- ing to Vonnahme, who says new federal maintenance regula- tions and Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) require- ments are driving it, as firms seek assurance that equipment will help drivers remain safe and productive. "PacLease has 420 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada," notes Vonnahme. "These are mostly locally owned and operated by people highly capable of analyzing your transportation needs and providing a customized solution that will optimize your business operations." Ready When Needed As seasonal businesses go, Richardson Brothers Greenhouses in St. Elmo, Ill., is about as seasonal as they come. When their peak season hits, the company turns to PacLease for its truck- ing needs. "PacLease has always been there when we need them," says co-owner Kevin Maxey, whose trucks will deliver up to 2,300 flats of plants at a time. "What is most critical is control of our distribution. We couldn't be efficient and customer-service oriented if it weren't for the reliable equipment and the emergency roadside service backup that PacLease provides." He adds, "Downtime can kill our plants and just as bad, hurt our reputation with customers. We've always been confident in our PacLease rental trucks and the ser- vice they provide. "While our job is to grow premium plants, it's PacLease's job to get us to market. And they do." "PacLease offers the full lineup of premium Peterbilt equipment, ready to be speced and customized to your application." Neil Vonnahme