KeepTruckin ELD Available Through Pilot Flying J

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KeepTruckin has announced that its KeepTruckin ELD solution will now be available for purchase at participating Pilot Flying J Travel Center locations across the country.

The KeepTruckin Electronic Logbook App allows drivers to record their hours of service on their Android or iOS devices. When paired with the KeepTruckin ELD hardware device via Bluetooth or USB, driving time is automatically recorded in compliance with the ELD mandate, the company said.

Drivers who purchase the KeepTruckin ELD at Pilot Flying J locations will receive a complete package including the ELD hardware device, a 9-pin and 6-pin cable, a DOT reference card, and instructional material.

Drivers and fleet managers can call or email the KeepTruckin Support Team at any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

To find a nearby location, Pilot Flying J offers a travel center location tool.

For more information on the KeepTruckin ELD, click here.

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PacLease Expanded its Business in 2017

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PacLease has announced that despite a flat truck market last year, it added 30% more medium- and heavy-duty trucks to its lease/rental fleet in 2017 added eight new locations.

The company also reported 20% growth in its rental business and noted that it opened locations in Kansas, Texas, Minnesota, and Connecticut.

“Our franchises and company locations bucked the trend with an excellent year – adding 30% more units over our 2016 numbers,” said Peter Dames, PacLease's assistant general manager. “The increases can be attributed to the high demand for the custom-spec'd Kenworth and Peterbilt products we offer, along with customer service and lease programs we feel are second to none.

“We expect another very solid year,” Dames added.

The PacLease locations announced in 2017 were:

• Peterbilt PacLease of Kansas City Kansas (Bethany, Kan.)
• Peterbilt PacLease of Kansas City Kansas (Kansas City, Kan.)
• Rush Truck Leasing (Houston, Texas)
• Rush Truck Leasing (Euless, Texas)
• Rihm PacLease (Red Wing, Minn.)
• Rihm PacLease (Lake Elmo, Minn.)
• PacLease of Connecticut (Enfield, Conn.)
• PacLease of Connecticut (Milford, Conn.)

PacLease is a commercial truck leasing company with service leasing locations throughout North America, Europe, and Australia. PacLease provides customized full-service lease, rental, and contract maintenance programs.

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