Peterbilt Motors Company and PACCAR Leasing Company (PacLease) have joined forces to provide two Model 579EV Day Cabs to Dallas-area trucking company Truck King, for use in its local line-haul operations. Truck King is a leading transporter in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, operating 65 trucks that transport manufacturing components for local companies.
The Model 579EV’s will be deployed to run daily delivery routes between PACCAR’s Dynacraft facility in McKinney and Peterbilt’s Denton manufacturing plant. This route is ideal for electrification success due to its urban environment operation and optimum range requirements. The Model 579EV’s smooth and robust acceleration, quiet operation, and superior comfort will also be appreciated by Truck King’s drivers.
“We are dedicated to customer success and productivity and are pleased that Truck King chose Peterbilt as their electric truck provider. Our integrated approach and ability to offer a full suite of services for electric vehicles, industry-leading service and maintenance is unmatched,” said Jason Skoog, PACCAR vice president and Peterbilt general manager.
Peterbilt, PacLease, and Dynacraft are proud of their collaborative work that enabled them to meet Truck King’s needs, enhancing their business and taking a step together towards the future adoption of electric vehicle technology.
“We are thrilled to partner with Peterbilt and PacLease to incorporate battery electric trucks into our fleet,” said Cole Smith, President and CEO of Truck King. “We look forward to putting these trucks into operation right away and realizing the productivity and benefits associated with EVs.”
Peterbilt is a leading company in the commercial EV industry with the most comprehensive lineup of electric vehicles, including three configurations for regional haul, pickup and delivery, and refuse applications. Peterbilt provides industry-leading services and support for customers adding EVs to their fleets, helping them seamlessly integrate EVs into ongoing operations to deliver low cost of ownership and zero-emissions performance. Peterbilt’s dedicated team helps identify the best configuration for customer operations, locate available incentives, and choose from the broad selection of PACCAR chargers and infrastructure solutions to make EVs a reality for their business.
“We are delighted to support Truck King in their electrification efforts,” said Skoog. “Peterbilt’s zero-emission Model 579EV provides a reliable and sustainable solution for customers looking to reduce their environmental impact while maintaining the performance and quality they have come to expect from Peterbilt.”
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