PacLease has named Edmonton Kenworth its 2024 Canadian Franchise of the Year, marking the third time the Alberta-based dealer has earned the top honour. The location, which also previously won PacLease’s North American Franchise of the Year award, has been part of the PacLease network since 1982.

“Continuing to build on top customer service and being experts on the Kenworth product is what this franchise is known for,” said Ken Roemer, president of Paccar Leasing, in a news release. “They lease a premium truck and back it with premium service. They have a customer base that is as loyal to them as they are to their customer.”

Rush Truck Leasing, meanwhile, was recognized as PacLease’s Medium Duty Franchise of the Year. According to Roemer, Rush led the way with impressive lease sales numbers. The company now has 36 locations across 10 states and several in Canada.

“I can’t say enough about each of these franchises,” said Roemer. “They’re consistently recognized for their excellence that’s been upheld for years, and in some cases, decades.”

The recognitions came as part of PacLease’s annual awards, where MHC Truck Leasing was named the 2024 North American Franchise of the Year. Based in the U.S., MHC operates 33 locations across 11 states and is one of PacLease’s original franchise groups, established in 1982.

PacLease also recognized its top U.S.-based Peterbilt and Kenworth franchises. The Pete Store Truck Leasing, headquartered in Baltimore, Md., with 18 locations along the East Coast, was named the top Peterbilt franchise. Kenworth Sales Company PacLease, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, with 19 locations across eight states, earned the top Kenworth franchise award.