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PacLease Offers New Upgrade for PacTrac Telematics System

Leasing Company (PacLease) today announced the immediate availability of PacTrac BLU. This new display is an added advantage to PacLease’s PacTrac telematics system that utilizes GPS technology, a reliable network of over 100 wireless carriers, and an Internet connection to deliver real-time data directly from the vehicles.

The new upgrade is designed from the ground up to provide a new, intuitive interface for drivers. The 7-inch, full-color display is easy to read and can impart information quickly at a glance or in very fine detail as needed. BLU brings definitive audio and video capability to the truck cab, making it possible to deliver information to the driver with multimedia impact.

Besides providing a compelling driver communication and business tool, PacTrac BLU provides the computing power and open platform development tools to meet and exceed the operational needs of virtually any commercial, private or utility fleet.

“PacTrac BLU will change the way drivers interact with their onboard technology. It can help fleets to attract and retain qualified drivers while making their lives safer and more efficient. PeopleNet and PacLease are committed to bringing high value, customer-driven technology solutions to the marketplace and BLU takes this commitment to a whole new level” said Brian McLaughlin, Executive Vice President of PeopleNet.

“We are excited about the release of BLU for our customers who seek additional functionality,” said Bob Southern, PacLease president. “Upgrading to BLU will provide a better platform to support an increase of applications that improve the in-cab experience for the driver.”

In the near future, PacTrac BLU will deliver spoken, turn-by-turn directions, which are simultaneously shown on a moving map display. New stops and other changes can be made to routes in real time. Going forward, PacTrac BLU will support text-to-speech applications that will enable drivers to hear text messages in an easily understood voice and multiple languages.

PacTrac reduces customer operating costs, improves productivity and enhances service in private fleet logistics. The PacTrac system was developed exclusively for PacLease by PeopleNet.

BLU will be available before the end of 2007. Many partner applications will be available early in 2008.

About PacLease and PACCAR

PACCAR Leasing Company (PacLease) is one of the fastest-growing, most innovative commercial truck leasing companies in the transportation industry. PacLease has independent and company-owned full-service leasing locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Germany. PacLease provides customized full-service lease, rental and contract maintenance programs designed to meet the specific needs of customers. A combination of reliable, custom-built Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks and complete service offerings allows customers to maximize the value of their transportation resources.

PACCAR Leasing is a part of the financial services group of PACCAR Inc, a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, symbol PCAR, and its homepage can be found at http://www.paccar.com/.