PLM Fleet delivers customized refrigerated fleet lifecycle management solutions that maximize uptime, reduce operating costs, and keep your cold supply chain moving forward nationwide.
With headquarters in a state-of-the-art fleet solutions center located in Newark, NJ, PLM Fleet® is the only nationwide company dedicated exclusively to leasing, rental, maintenance and comprehensive fleet management of over 15,000 refrigerated trailers.
PLM is a partnership between a U.S. subsidiary of Mizuho Leasing Company, LLC and Marubeni America Corporation. With headquarters in Tokyo, both Marubeni and Mizuho are Fortune 500 Companies operating in diverse businesses.
Marubeni Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries use their broad business networks, both within Japan and overseas, to conduct importing and exporting (including third country trading), as well as domestic business, encompassing a diverse range of business activities across wide-ranging fields including lifestyle, ICT & real estate business, forest products, food, agri business, chemicals, energy, metals & mineral resources, power business, infrastructure project, aerospace & ship, finance & leasing business, construction, industrial machinery & mobility, and next generation business development. Additionally, the Marubeni Group offers a variety of services, makes internal and external investments, and is involved in resource development throughout all of the above industries.
Mizuho Leasing has focused on financing for equipment and other assets through leasing and installment sales, while also actively growing our operations in Japan and overseas as a comprehensive financial services group serving the business community. In addition to providing finance for capital investment in industrial machine tools, IT equipment, medical equipment and other business assets, we have been expanding its reach into new business areas by proposing a wide range of solutions that address the diverse needs of corporate clients, increasing its presence in the financial sector, and leveraging M&A activities.
PLM Fleet®, a leader in refrigerated fleet management, proudly celebrates its 20-year anniversary as an elite sponsor of IFDA. Through this partnership, PLM Fleet has actively supported the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) and its mission to contribute to the growth, development, and success of the foodservice distribution industry through outstanding advocacy, events, research, and education.
Don Durm, PLM’s Vice President of Strategic Customer Solutions, stated, “Our 20-year partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing cold chain excellence, sustainability, and operational efficiency for foodservice distributors across North America.” This enduring collaboration underscores PLM’s dedication not only to technical advancements but also to meaningful industry advocacy. By actively participating in IFDA’s congressional visits, PLM has helped shape critical policy discussions, ensuring that the supply chain and foodservice community continue to thrive. Together with IFDA, PLM has propelled industry standards forward, empowering foodservice distributors to meet evolving customer needs while keeping food safe and fresh at every stage of the journey.
As the nation’s largest technology-driven fleet management company dedicated exclusively to the cold supply chain, PLM recognizes 50 successful years. Since it was founded in San Francisco in 1972, PLM has managed customized leasing partnerships, each crafted to address the customer’s unique business needs.
With their comprehensive fleet management approach, PLM Fleet creates flexible and customer-specific solutions to reduce costs and drive productivity for businesses nationwide. Located in the state-of-the-art fleet solutions center in Newark, NJ, PLM is recognized as the only nationwide company that is dedicated exclusively to leasing, renting, and ColdLink telematics of over 15,000 refrigerated trailers. With 33 locations nationwide, PLM conveniently offers flexible and unique equipment in all the key markets.
For the third consecutive year, PLM Fleet has won the NJ Top Workplace Award. This distinction is based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous survey technology. Another 2022 company achievement is earning Food Chain Digest’s Top Food Chain Technology Provider, in addition to Food Logistics 2021 awards of Top Green Providers and Rockstars of the Supply Chain.
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“I can think of no better way to honor PLM’s 50thAnniversary than to again win the NJ Top Workplace award,’’ said Keith Shipp, President and CEO. “This year our team has innovated and launched several new digital tools to support our customers and streamline their operations. We have really focused on how to drive engagement and simplify interactions for our customers, and it is so gratifying to see our employees champion this direction forward.”
PLM continues to examine and implement new ways to improve efficiency and customer service. Recently, the company has moved from paper-based to computerized inspections of leased vehicles to streamline and integrate operations. MyPLM, a secure, online customer gateway, has released new enhancements to manage invoices, rental reservations, damage notifications, and ColdLink telematics for trailer location, temperature monitoring, mileage, and more.
Among recent product launches, PLM has introduced Zero Emissions trailers, the only California state approved refrigerated units for multi and single temperature applications. In the past year, the company launched PLM TrustLink™, a comprehensive, cloud IoT management platform that provides real-time, track and trace capabilities for the sensitive cold supply chain.
PLM International (“PLM”) is founded in San Francisco, CA to manage and syndicate equipment leasing partnerships for rail, ships, trailers, containers and aircraft.
PLM Rental Inc. is formed from PLM International to focus on the short-term semi-trailer rental business. PLM Rental establishes its first rental yard in Chicago, IL.
Marubeni Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan, purchases PLM Trailer Leasing and integrates its operations into its container leasing subsidiary, Carlisle in Park Ridge, NJ.
Marubeni divests PLM Rental and all non refrigerated trailers to focus solely on Refrigerated Solutions for the Food Service Industry. PLM Trailer Leasing LLC relocated
it’s corporate office from California to Montvale, NJ.
PLM introduces ColdLink, a web-based management tool providing 2-way GPS tracking that enables its customers to gain “real time” visibility into your entire fleet.
PLM expands focus to offer comprehensive fleet management and data-driven solutions for refrigerated equipment.
PLM’s growth into new markets continues by adding Springdale, AR and Las Vegas, NV, to meet the growing refrigeration needs of customers in these fast-growing markets.
PLM Fleet LLC dba PLM Trailer Leasing forms as a result of a 50% partnership with a U.S. subsidiary of Mizuho Leasing Company, MM Wheel, LLC and Marubeni America Corporation. PLM offers zero emissions technology refrigeration on the road with risk-free leasing, distributed energy site solutions and complete services support.
PLM brings transparency, traceability and trust to the cold chain, with PLM TrustLink a complete, end-to-end, cloud loT management platform for an automated touchless supply chain ecosystem
PLM International (“PLM”) is founded in San Francisco, CA to manage and syndicate equipment leasing partnerships for rail, ships, trailers, containers and aircraft.
PLM becomes PLM Trailer Leasing LLC to focus on the temperature-controlled distribution industry and introduces multi-temperature refrigerated trailers in the short term rental market. PLM Rental maintains its focus on dry vans and flatbeds.
Marubeni divests PLM Rental and all non refrigerated trailers to focus solely on Refrigerated Solutions for the Food Service Industry. PLM Trailer Leasing LLC relocated
it’s corporate office from California to Montvale, NJ.
PLM expands focus to offer comprehensive fleet management and data-driven solutions for refrigerated equipment.
PLM’s growth into new markets continues by adding Springdale, AR and Las Vegas, NV, to meet the growing refrigeration needs of customers in these fast-growing markets.
PLM Fleet LLC dba PLM Trailer Leasing forms as a result of a 50% partnership with a U.S. subsidiary of Mizuho Leasing Company, MM Wheel, LLC and Marubeni America Corporation. PLM offers zero emissions technology refrigeration on the road with risk-free leasing, distributed energy site solutions and complete services support.
PLM is the largest technology-driven fleet management company dedicated exclusively to leasing, rental and maintenance of refrigerated trailers. PLM continues its focus on creating flexible and customer-specific refrigerated solutions to reduce costs and risk from fleet operations saving our customers time and money.
PLM Rental Inc. is formed from PLM International to focus on the short-term semi-trailer rental business. PLM Rental establishes its first rental yard in Chicago, IL.
Marubeni Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan, purchases PLM Trailer Leasing and integrates its operations into its container leasing subsidiary, Carlisle in Park Ridge, NJ.
PLM introduces ColdLink, a web-based management tool providing 2-way GPS tracking that enables its customers to gain “real time” visibility into your entire fleet.
PLM relocates its headquarters to a state-of-the-art, technologically-advanced, fleet solutions center in Newark, NJ.
PLM opens it’s 30th nationwide location near Nashville, TN to continue to offer customers the largest selection of refrigerated trailers.
PLM brings transparency, traceability and trust to the cold chain, with PLM TrustLink® – a complete, end-to-end, cloud IoT management platform for an automated touchless supply chain ecosystem
By combining PLM's mission, fundamental values and fleet management expertise to save our customers time and money, we are able to take a consultative approach to each unique business by offering a flexible menu of full service fleet solutions. PLM Fleet designs each unique customer solution offering by focusing on eight core fleet services or products to navigate around the complete supply chain.
No matter what stage you are in your refrigerated fleet lifecycle, PLM Fleet can help. Why not take us for a test drive? Contact PLM to run one of our cost saving models on your fleet, or find out how PLM’s customized fleet plans can save you time and money.
Lease, rent, maintain, and manage the nation’s largest fleet of refrigerated trailers with flexible programs built around your operation.
