BELLEVUE, Wash., May 17, 2011 — C.R. England Dedicated, a division of the nation’s largest temperature controlled carrier C.R. England, Inc., and PACCAR Leasing Company (PacLease) announced that they have entered into a full-service lease agreement on new Kenworth T800 tandem axle day cab tractors powered with the Westport GX 15-liter LNG engine.
C.R. England Dedicated will operate this new equipment in an existing dedicated operation on routes between Ontario, Calif. and Las Vegas, Nev. The LNG-powered tractors are expected to go into service this summer.
“We are extremely pleased to obtain new Kenworth LNG-powered equipment from PacLease. C.R. England Dedicated is raising the bar on what it means to be a ‘green’ carrier,” said Kirk Freimuth, vice president of C.R. England Dedicated. “In addition to deploying new 2010 emissions technology, the latest aerodynamic equipment, and telematics solutions to reduce fuel consumption and miles traveled, we made a conscious decision to further our environmental stewardship with natural gas-powered equipment. All of these initiatives will reduce our carbon footprint, improve air quality and reduce diesel fuel consumption in our operations.”
“PacLease is pleased to break new ground as the first full-service lessor to lease LNG-powered equipment to fleets in North America,” said Olen Hunter, PacLease director of sales. “We are excited to expand our growing relationship with C.R. England Dedicated as they continue to increase adoption of new and innovative technology. Their selection of liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered Kenworth T800 tractors, equipped with Westport HD GX power demonstrates their commitment to the environment and prudent business acumen as this world class LNG technology promises to be an excellent match for their duty cycle and performance requirements.”
The Kenworth T800 LNG-powered equipment, offered in various Class 8 tractor and straight truck configurations, are powering Kenworth’s industry leadership in providing environmentally friendly products. Kenworth offers the Kenworth T440 and Kenworth W900S LNG-powered and compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered models, in addition to the Kenworth T800 LNG model. Kenworth also offers other aerodynamic models such as the Kenworth T700 equipped with the PACCAR MX engine, which was named by the American Truck Dealers (ATD) as the 2011 Heavy Duty Commercial Truck of the Year, and the Kenworth T600. Kenworth is the only truck manufacturer to receive the EPA’s Clean Air Excellence award in recognition of its environmentally friendly products. Kenworth was also the first truck manufacturer to offer an LNG fuel system as a Class 8 factory-installed option.
The 15-liter, 450-hp Westport GX engine offers low-emissions performance while maintaining equal horsepower, torque and efficiency to diesel-fueled engines. A typical Class 8 truck using the cleaner burning LNG fuel may reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to an estimated 27 percent, compared to a diesel-fueled truck equipped with a 2010 emission-compliant engine.
About C.R. England Dedicated
Since 1994, C.R. England Dedicated Services has been providing transportation solutions to meet the unique needs of individual clients. They offer dedicated equipment, on-site management, drivers, and technology–all supported by a powerful array of fleet management services. C.R. England Dedicated Services utilizes years of expertise to become an extension of each customer’s transportation team to provide efficient, flexible, and comprehensive solutions. C.R. England Dedicated is a division of C.R. England Inc., the world’s largest temperature-controlled carrier. For more information visit the C.R. England web site.
About PacLease and PACCAR
PACCAR Leasing Company (PacLease) is one of the fastest-growing commercial truck leasing companies in the transportation industry. PacLease has independent and company-owned full-service leasing locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Germany. PacLease provides customized full-service lease, rental and contract maintenance programs designed to meet the specific needs of customers. A combination of reliable, custom-built trucks and complete service offerings allows customers to maximize the value of their transportation resources.
PACCAR Leasing is a part of the financial services group of PACCAR Inc, a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, symbol PCAR. More information is available on the PACCAR web site.