Filter by:
Every year, PacLease welcomes a team of interns for the summer. This summer, I and four other interns joined PacLease in areas ranging from Marketing, Accounting to Franchise Operations and Contract Administration. Through our time at PacLease, we became an integral part of our respective teams, having the opportunity to work on important tasks and projects which provided great value to the business....
The Importance of Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
August 18, 2023
Truck drivers face numerous challenges on the road. The unforgiving schedules, the physical demands of the job, and the rigors of the road, place enormous pressure on the drivers as they work to deliver product timely and often....
CVSA Brake Safety Week
August 04, 2023
This year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, (CVSA), Brake Safety Week has been announced for August 20th-26th, with a focus on brake lining/pad violations. “The focus of this year’s Brake Safety Week is on the condition of the brake lining and pad,” said CVSA President Maj. Chris Nordloh with the Texas Department of Public Safety. “Brake lining pad issues may result in vehicle violations and could affect a motor carrier’s safety rating.” During Brake Safety Week, CVSA-certified inspectors throughout North America will conduct their usual inspections, in addition to reporting brake-related inspection and violation data to the CVSA....
What to Know About the Advanced Clean Fleets Ruling in California
July 27, 2023
California, in its latest move to combat climate change, has implemented the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) ruling, aimed at transforming the transportation sector and significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions....
CVSA Operation Safe Driver July 9-15th With a Focus on Speeding
June 30, 2023
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced the dates for the annual Operation Safe Driver Week. This year, from July 9th-15th, law enforcement officers throughout North America will be looking out for commercial motor vehicle drivers that are engaging in unsafe driving behavior....
Who’s IFTA Account is Being Used?
June 21, 2023
There are many ways of acquiring a truck; Buying new or used, leasing, or even long-term rentals. But with all these variations who’s responsible for reporting and ultimately filing appropriate fuel taxes? The registered owner of the truck will need to determine if the truck should be reported under the registered owners’ International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) or if the truck will be reported under the Lease Partners’ IFTA....