Truck leasing experts open fancy new Ontario digs

CAMBRIDGE, Ont.– Penske Truck Leasing today opened a brand new $6 million 18,000 sq ft state-of-the-art facility in Cambridge, Ont.

It will include four service bays, a truck washing bay and a two-lane fuel island with high-speed pumps.

“This larger, cutting-edge facility will provide for a rapid business expansion,” said Ken Coots, senior vice-president of Maintenance Services, Penske Truck Leasing.

“Upgrading our maintenance capabilities has positioned us to stay ahead of the technology curve within the transportation industry. As we continue adding customers, we look forward to hiring more associates in the near future.”

Locally, Penske employs 23 associates, and about 40 leasing customers are handled at the nine-acre location, and more than 400 vehicles are maintained onsite.

The one-storey building features state-of-the-art technology to enhance the customer experience, Penske states. The wireless technology component allows Penske service technicians to integrate various vehicle diagnostic and repair software.

Penske has operated locally for nearly seven years, with previous locations in Kitchener and Cambridge.

In Canada, Penske operates more than 11,000 vehicles, and employs nearly 900 associates at 33 locations, 18 in Ontario.

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P., headquartered in Reading, Pa., is a joint venture of Penske Corporation and General Electric.