Independently owned full service truck leasing companies from Billings, MT, Brooklyn, NY, Fort Wayne, IN, and Maumee, OH are recognized by the NationaLease organization for their fleet growth and maintenance of high member standards at a recent national meeting. Award winners demonstrate leadership, commitment, and best industry practices, according to the president of the transportation organization.

OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL, November 12, 2009 – NationaLease, one of the largest full service truck leasing organizations in North America, announced the 2009 recipients of its Leading Initiative Awards at its Annual Meeting held recently in Naples, FL. The awards were presented to four NationaLease member companies that have demonstrated a commitment to system involvement and leadership: Diversified Truck Leasing, a NationaLease Developing Member of Billings, MT; Mendon NationaLease of Brooklyn, NY; Parrish Leasing, a NationaLease Member of Fort Wayne, IN; and Schmidt NationaLease of Maumee, OH. Companies are chosen based on their participation in NationaLease programs, fleet growth, and for superior performance as measured by NationaLease member standards.

“Our Leading Initiative Award winners are NationaLease members who show continued support for the organization and demonstrate leadership and commitment to offering premier customer service,” said Gene Scoggins, President of NationaLease. “Each company has shown that the incorporation of industry best practices into day-to-day business operations will further their success and visibility in our industry.”

The recipients of the 2009 Leading Initiative Award are chosen from among NationaLease’s 175 independently owned businesses.

Celebrating its 65th Anniversary in 2009, NationaLease is one of the largest full service truck leasing organizations in North America, with more than 600 services locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, a combined customer fleet of 125,000 tractors, trucks, and trailers, and annual revenue in excess of $4 billion. The company provides comprehensive services for private fleets and transportation service providers and now comprises 175 independent businesses employing 22,000 people. More information can be found on www.nationalease.com.

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