Kenworth Truck Rentals

Palmer Rentals

At Palmer Leasing Group, we understand that every business has unique truck rental requirements. That’s why we offer expert solutions with PacLease support, featuring the World’s Best Kenworth® trucks. With over 40 years of experience as a family-owned Kenworth dealer network, we provide customized truck rental options to meet the specific needs of your fleet.

Experience the Palmer Difference in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Illinois today!

Truck Rentals Tailored to Your Business Needs

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More than 300 commercial trucks for rent are available throughout Palmer Trucks' locations in IN, OH, IL and KY

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Centralized PacToll billing

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Vocational rentals, dump trucks, and roll-offs

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Complimentary fuel tax reporting through PacTax

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Autocar yard horse

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Complimentary driver safety training through PacTrainer

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Online invoicing, bill pay, and rental application

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Management reports to effectively plan and manage your business

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Telematics - ELDs, optional cameras, Kenworth Truck Co's Truck Tech +, and PacTrac performance measurement

Versatile Truck Rentals for Every Job

Our rental fleet includes medium-duty and heavy-duty Kenworth trucks, from traditional sleeper and box trucks to specialized vocational work trucks like dump trucks, traffic attenuators, and roll-off trucks. Whether you’re looking for a short-term solution or a long-term rental, Palmer Leasing Group is here to help keep your business moving.

Trucks Available for rent

Heavy Duty Trucks

Kenworth T680 Sleeper

T680 Sleeper
Engine: PACCAR MX-13 or Cummins X15
Transmission: Eaton Endurant or TX-12 Automatic
Sleeper: 76″ High and Mid Roof
Front Axle: 12,500 LBS – 13,200 LBS
Rear Axle: 40,000 LBS
Fifth Wheel: Air Slide
Interior: Air Ride Seat, LED Dash, AC, PW
GVR: 80,000 LBS
Brakes: Air Brakes
Rear Axles: Tandem

Kenworth T680 Day Cab

T680 Day Cab
Engine: PACCAR MX-13 or Cummins X15
Transmission: Eaton Endurant or TX-12 Automatic
Front Axle: 12,500 LBS – 13,200 LBS
Rear Axle: 40,000 LBS
Fifth Wheel: Air Slide
Interior: Air Ride Seat, LED Dash, AC, PW
GVR: 80,000 LBS
Brakes: Air Brakes
Rear Axles: Tandem

Kenworth T880 Sleeper

T880 Sleeper
Engine: PACCAR MX-13 or Cummins X15
Transmission: Eaton Endurant, TX-12, or TX-18 Automatic
Sleeper: 40″ Low, 76″ High and Mid Roof
Front Axle: 12,500 LBS – 13,200 LBS
Rear Axle: 40,000 LBS
Fifth Wheel: Air Slide
Interior: Air Ride Seat, LED Dash, AC, PW
GVW: 80,000 LBS
Brakes: Air Brakes
Rear Axles: Tandem

Kenworth T880 Day Cab

T880 Day Cab
Engine: PACCAR MX-13 or Cummins X15
Transmission: Eaton Endurant, TX-12, or Allison 4500RDS Automatic
Available Options: Hydraulic Wet Kits or Dry Bulk Blower Kits
Front Axle: 12,500 LBS – 13,200 LBS
Rear Axle: 40,000 LBS
Fifth Wheel: Air Slide
Interior: Air Ride Seat, LED Dash, AC, PW
GVW: 80,000 LBS
Brakes: Air Brakes
Rear Axles: Tandem

Kenworth W990 Sleeper

W990 Sleeper
Engine: PACCAR MX-13 or Cummins X15
Transmission: Eaton Endurant Automatic
Sleeper: 76″ Mid Roof
Front Axle: 13,200 LBS
Rear Axle: 40,000 LBS
Fifth Wheel: Air Slide
Interior: Air Ride Seat, LED Dash, AC, PW
GVW: 80,000 LBS
Brakes: Air Brakes
Rear Axles: Tandem

Kenworth W990 Day Cab

W990 Day Cab
Engine: Cummins X15
Transmission: Eaton Endurant Automatic
Front Axle: 13,200 LBS
Rear Axle: 40,000 LBS
Fifth Wheel: Air Slide
Interior: Air Ride Seat, LED Dash, AC, PW
GVW: 80,000 LBS
Brakes: Air Brakes
Rear Axles: Tandem

Yard Spotter

Engine: Cummins 6.7L
Transmission: Allison 3000 Automatic
Front Axle: 14,700 LBS
Rear Axle: 22,700 LBS
Fifth Wheel: N/A
Interior: Air Ride Seat, AC, PW
GVR: 35,600 LBS
Brakes: Air Brakes
Rear Axles: Single

Medium Duty Trucks

Kenworth T280 Box Truck / Flatbed

T280 26′ Box Truck / Flatbed
Engine: PACCAR MX-7 or MX-9
Transmission: Allison 2100 or TX-8 Automatic
Lift Gate: Maxon 3,000 LB (Box Truck) / No Lift Gate (Flatbed)
Front Axle: 10,000 LBS
Rear Axle:  16,000 LBS
Body: Morgan Duraplate 26′ (Box Truck), 24″ Flat Bed with Universal Lift Truck Kit (Flatbed)
Interior: Air Ride Seat, LED Dash, AC, PW
Payload: 10,000 LBS – 26,000 LBS
Brakes: Air Brakes
Rear Axles: Single Axle

Kenworth T480 24' Flatbed / 26' Box Truck

T480 24′ Flatbed / 26′ Box Truck
Engine: PACCAR PX-9
Transmission: Allison 3000 Automatic
Lift Gate: Maxon 5,000 LB (Box Truck) / No Lift Gate (Flatbed)
Front Axle: 14,600 LBS
Rear Axle: 40,000 LBS – 46,000 LBS
Body: Morgan Duraplate 26′ (Box Truck), 24′ Flat Bed with Universal Lift Truck Kit (Flatbed)
Interior: Air Ride Seat, LED Dash, AC, PW
Payload: 28,000 LBS – 34,000 LBS
Brakes: Air Brakes
Rear Axles: Tandem

Kenworth T380 26' Box Truck

T380 26′ Box Truck
Engine: PACCAR PX-9
Transmission: Allison 3000 Automatic
Lift Gate: Maxon 5,000 LB
Front Axle: 10,000 LBS
Rear Axle: 23,000 LBS
Body: Morgan Duraplate 26′
Interior: Air Ride Seat, LED Dash, AC, PW
Payload: 12,000 LBS – 14,000 LBS
Brakes: Air Brakes
Rear Axles: Single Axle

Vocational Trucks

Tri Axle Roll Off

T880 75K Galfab Kit
Engine: PACCAR MX-13 or Cummins X15
Transmission: Allison 4500 or TX-18 Automatic
Front Axle: 20,000 LBS
Rear Axle: 46,000 LBS
Body: 75K Galfab Roll-Off Kit
Interior: Air Ride Seat, LED Dash, AC, PW
GVW: 73,280 LBS
Brakes: Air Brakes
Rear Axles: Tandem
Lift Axles: N/A

Quad Axle Roll Off

T880 75K Galfab Kit
Engine: PACCAR MX-13 or Cummins X15
Transmission: Allison 4500 or TX-18 Automatic
Front Axle: 20,000 LBS
Rear Axle: 46,000 LBS
Body: 75K Galfab Roll-Off Kit
Interior: Air Ride Seat, LED Dash, AC, PW
GVW: 73,280 LBS
Brakes: Air Brakes
Rear Axles: Tandem
Lift Axles: Single 23K NSTRBL

Tri Axle Dump

T880 16′ Beau-Roc Dump Bed
Engine: PACCAR MX-13 or Cummins X15
Transmission: Allison 4500 or TX-18 Automatic
Front Axle: 20,000 LBS
Rear Axle: 46,000 LBS
Body: 16′ Beau-Roc Dump Bed
Interior: Air Ride Seat, LED Dash, AC, PW
GVW: 80,000 LBS
Brakes: Air Brakes
Rear Axles: Tandem
Lift Axles: N/A

Quad Axle Dump

T880 18′ Beau-Roc Dump Bed
Engine: PACCAR MX-13 or Cummins X15
Transmission: Allison 4500 or TX-18 Automatic
Front Axle: 20,000 LBS
Rear Axle: 46,000 LBS
Body: 18′ Beau-Roc Dump Bed
Interior: Air Ride Seat, LED Dash, AC, PW
GVW: 80,000 LBS
Brakes: Air Brakes
Rear Axles: Tandem
Lift Axles: Single 13.5K STRBL

Quint Axle Dump

T880 21′ Beau-Roc Dump Bed
Engine: PACCAR MX-13 or Cummins X15
Transmission: Allison 4500 or TX-18 Automatic
Front Axle: 20,000 LBS
Rear Axle: 46,000 LBS
Body: 21′ Beau-Roc Dump Bed
Interior: Air Ride Seat, LED Dash, AC, PW
GVW: 80,000 LBS
Brakes: Air Brakes
Rear Axles: Tandem
Lift Axles: Two 10K NSTRBL

Seven Axle Dump

T880 21′ Beau-Roc Dump Bed
Engine: PACCAR MX-13 or Cummins X15
Transmission: Allison 4500 or TX-18 Automatic
Front Axle: 20,000 LBS
Rear Axle: 46,000 LBS
Body: 21′ Beau-Roc Dump Bed
Interior: Air Ride Seat, LED Dash, AC, PW
GVW: 80,000 LBS
Brakes: Air Brakes
Rear Axles: Tandem
Lift Axles: Three 10K NSTRBL

Quad Axle Flatbed

T880 24′ Flat Bed
Engine: PACCAR MX-13
Transmission: TX-18 Automatic
Front Axle: 20,000 LBS
Rear Axle: 46,000 LBS
Body: 24′ Flat Bed with Universal Lift Truck Kit
Interior: Air Ride Seat, LED Dash, AC, PW
GVW: 73,280 LBS
Brakes: Air Brakes
Rear Axles: Tandem
Lift Axles: Two 10K STRBL

Palmer Rental Group - Contacts

Fleet Manager

Hannah Shelley

General Manager of Rental

Mark Fritcha

Regional Manager

Gary Oswald

Service Manager

Aaron Zapf

Regional Manager

Mike Jones

Regional Manager

Randy Miers

Palmer Rental Group Main Office

After-Hours & Weekend Hotline

Rental & Leasing FAQ

  • Length of time in business needs to be longer than a year (most of the time two years is better).
  • Need to be in our AOR.
  • Need an active DOT.
  • Positive credit history/positive credit references that are not fuel related.
  • Insurance Deductible should be less than $5000.

We bill weekly for our rental rates a week in arrears. We bill monthly for our leases a month in advance with mileage in arrears. All invoices have a net term of 10 days and our centralized accounting team will send an email to confirm the payment amount before charging the payment method provided upon approval.

Yes, we have a network of affiliate dealers across the United States.

Normal wear and tear on tires are covered by Palmer Leasing Group. Any tire damage caused by direct impact or neglect will be the responsibility of the customer.

We are closed but do have representatives available 24/7 to answer any questions or schedule service.

We can do them for you if trip logs and receipts are provided. Otherwise, you would need to provide a hold harmless form and file your own on our unit.

Our policy is that your DOT has to be active for at least a year. Having an established history of at least a year helps reduce the risk of default or other operational issues.

Yes, we do commitments on longer term rentals which would get you a better rate and lock it in.

Yes in most cases, credit approval is required and will determine the amount.

We do offer insurance; however, it is easier and cheaper for you to add the unit to yours.

We have several different wheelbases depending on the type of truck.

Tri Axle dump trucks can haul an average of 41,000 lbs based off of a 68,000 GVWR.

An act of God is an unexpected natural event that is not caused by human action and for which people are not responsible.

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