Chevy Silverado Named Fleet Truck of the Year
With versions ranging from the Silverado 1500 to Silverado HD, commercial fleets have come to depend heavily on Chevy pickups. Being named the 2023 Fleet Truck of the Year, these units are top-of-their-class with fit and functionality.
PTR has been a GM customer since 2014, offering a range of sizes of Chevrolet trucks to renters nationwide.
“The Silverado HD is a top performer in our long-term rental fleet, and our customers love its strength and durability,” said Rob Troxel, CEO of Premier Truck Rental.
PTR’s DFW Grand Opening: Making an Impact, Fostering Connections
Fort Worth, TX – PTR’s 2-day Grand Opening event has concluded, being marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony with local Fort Worth officials, facility tours, a vendor expo with equipment demos, and an invite-only concert.
Hosted at PTR Fort Worth, Premier Truck Rental’s “Thank You Tour” brought together hundreds of attendees from across the nation. With a focus on customer appreciation and “Uniting the Forts”, this event provided a platform for national commercial construction and utility organizations to connect and learn more about PTR’s custom fleet rental offerings.
Fueling Purpose, Driven by Partnership: PTR Announces Grand Opening Celebration
Fort Worth, TX – Premier Truck Rental (PTR) is excited to share the details surrounding the grand opening celebration of its new Fort Worth facility. This event will be an all-day event that will foster connections among local officials, industry leaders, vendor partners, and team members.
“Our grand opening in Fort Worth is a testament to nine years of remarkable achievements. It’s a moment to express our gratitude for the relationships that have been instrumental in propelling our organization to its current national standing and reputation. At PTR, we want to say thank you to those who have made this milestone possible,” says Adriene Horn, President.
Rob Troxel and Adriene Horn to Educate at the Utility Expo
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Rob Troxel, PTR’s CEO, and Adriene Horn, PTR’s President, have been invited to speak at the upcoming Utility Expo, taking place from September 26th to 28th at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
As leading equipment rental experts, Adriene and Rob represent the core values and knowledge base of PTR, representing the organization in the Utility Expo Walking Classrooms. Attendees can expect 4 insightful and engaging sessions that delve into fleet management best practices, incorporating telematics in fleet rentals and job site efficiencies.
“Adriene and I are looking forward to teaching multiple walking classrooms at the Utility Expo, sharing about fleet management and jobsite efficiencies,” said Rob Troxel, CEO
Leadership Expansion: PTR Welcomes Jason Gold as COO
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Premier Truck Rental (PTR) is pleased to announce that Jason Gold has joined the team as Chief Operating Officer (COO). With extensive experience in equipment rentals spanning 19 years, Jason brings a wealth of expertise in strategic growth and operational excellence to PTR.
“We’re excited to welcome Jason Gold to the PTR team. In Jason’s short time here so far, he already has us looking at PTR’s growth and scalability in a new, refreshing way. Jason has a quality that’s sometimes difficult to find – vision,” says Adriene Horn, President.
Jason Gold expressed his vision for the role, saying, “I am committed to steering PTR towards a new era of operational excellence. My goal is to streamline processes while maintaining a steadfast commitment to quality at every level of the organization.”
Among companies that rent commercial fleet trucks, PTR has prioritized quality and ensuring that customers had a wide range of custom truck options. One of our speciality offerings for Power and Telecom customers is a custom 550/5500 work truck equipped with the RL Series HydraBed Reel Loader.
Dave Doolin, PTR’s South Central Territory Manager, noted, “We have Power and Telecom customers who are looking for a solution like the HydraBed, and our 550/5500 Reel Loader trucks help them save time and money while also being easy to operate.” The RL Series HydraBed was designed specifically to help customers save time loading and transporting reels of fiber, conduit and wire to and from the job site.
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PTR is excited to announce its participation in the 2023 Utility Expo, taking place from September 26th to 28th at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
At booth #E1521, PTR will demonstrate the importance of including custom upfits on fleet units and showcase solutions designed to increase jobsite efficiency. Our team of experts will be available to provide live demonstrations of equipment, answer questions, and discuss the unique advantages of Premier Truck Rental’s offerings.
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Sales Team Expansion: PTR Adds 3 New Team Members
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Over the last 9 years, PTR has experienced remarkable growth. Expanding the sales team comes as a strategic move to meet the increasing demand for customized work trucks across the nation.
Joining the team are Kate Lakin, Sunshine States Territory Manager, Lee Ray III, Texico Territory Manager and Chris Keys, Gulf States Territory Manager.
Kate Lakin, PTR’s Sunshine States TM, will be responsible for serving customers in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Alabama. Lakin brings 15 years of sales experience to the PTR sales team, working in various sales roles in the automotive and manufacturing sectors. Lakin is based in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Lee Ray III, PTR’s Texico TM, will be focusing on growing the New Mexico and West Texas markets. Ray brings 11 years of sales experience, focusing on sales, business development and strategy. Ray is based in Waco, TX.
Chris Keys, PTR’s Gulf States TM, will be taking care of customers in Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Keys brings over 8 years of heavy equipment sales experience to the PTR team being based in Bentonville, AR.
“We are excited to welcome Kate Lakin, Lee Ray III, and Chris Keys to the sales team,” said Brandie Cotton, PTR’s VP of Sales. “Each of these team members has substantial experience in customer service and sales. Between their dedication to quality and desire to provide solutions, we are confident that their contributions will play a pivotal role in our continued success as a company.”
PTR remains committed to providing top-notch custom work truck solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations. With the addition of these 4 new team members, the company is positioned to drive growth and deliver exceptional results.
Deadlines are an expectation in the utility industry. Because time is money, streamlining operations and maintaining efficiency and jobsite productivity is important. There is always room for improvement when it comes to jobsite efficiency.
Three areas to consider when attempting to improve operational efficiencies are to have the right equipment for the specific project, incorporate upfits on fleet units to optimize workload, and take advantage of fleet technology.
Doing so, says Adriene Horn, President and Co-owner of Premier Truck Rental (PTR), can maximize crew performance, saving time and money.
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Many benefits can be achieved by optimizing one’s fleet and integrating safety in vehicles. These include improved efficiency, decreased costs, less downtime, more productivity, and reduced fleet risk.
A key to achieving an optimized fleet is understanding the crucial role of telematics technology for fleet management and vehicle tracking,” says Rob Troxel, CEO of PTR.
Incorporating telematics into fleet management practices allows a fleet to continually glean insights into its fleet productivity and efficiency.
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