Penske Truck Leasing Program Helps Truck Fleets Manage Fuel Costs


The good news for the trucking industry and truck fleet owners and operators is the U.S. Energy Information Administration recently revised its forecast for diesel prices down. But, if you have operated a truck fleet over the last few years you know all too well low prices just don’t seem to last. When prices snap back it hurts your bottom line. Take a strategic approach now to gain greater control over your fleet’s complete fuel management with Penske Truck Leasing’s comprehensive program. Watch this video to learn more. [Read more...]

Penske Truck Rental Appears in “The Amazing Spider-Man”

A Penske truck is among the cast of supporting characters in Sony’s “The Amazing Spider-Man” which opened nationwide on Tuesday (see photo below). The PG-13 movie is a reboot of one of Marvel’s most popular superhero franchises. Available in both IMAX and in 3D, the film, set in New York City, stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Denis Leary. [Read more...]

Fireworks and Rental Trucks Do Not Mix

Penske Truck Rental is ready and willing to help businesses with their truck rental needs – except when it comes to transporting fireworks.

“Due to the extremely volatile nature of fireworks, Penske does not allow them to be transported in the back of our trucks for the safety of our customers and other citizens,” said Dave Baptisti, Penske’s director of national consumer sales and programs. [Read more...]

Fun Kid Stuff: Build a Penske Truck at The Home Depot July 7

The Home Depot is hosting a free workshop for kids Sat., July 7, 2012, 9 a.m. – noon. During the workshops kids have the opportunity to build their very own Penske moving truck! This hands-on workshop is designed for children ages 5 – 12. [Read more...]

FMSCA to Change CSA Scoring in Cargo Securement and HAZMAT BASICS

The safety protocol Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) has been undergoing several changes since it was launched in 2010, and now carriers are getting a sneak peek of substantial changes to the Carrier Safety Measurement System (SMS) of CSA that are slated to be publicly available in July.  [Read more...]

Inspectors Prepare For Roadcheck 2012, Set For June 5-7

Every June thousands of law enforcement officers partner together at 1,500 locations across North America to conduct a three-day, commercial vehicle safety enforcement and education campaign organized annually by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). [Read more...]

Penske Sponsors AFREC Sustainability Summit

Penske Truck Leasing is among the major sponsors of the upcoming Alternative Fuels Renewable Energies Council Sustainability Summit. The event includes executives from leading private and Fortune 500 companies, where sustainability improvement efforts will be highlighted. Penske executives will also be present.  [Read more...]

Penske Truck Rental Exhibiting at National Relocation Conference

Simple Moving Labor and CubeSmart will join Penske Truck Rental’s team of exhibitors at the Worldwide Employee Relocation Conference’s 2012 National Relocation Conference May 9 – 11, 2012 in San Antonio, Texas. [Read more...]

Earth Day Tip: SmartWay Makes Sense – Join Today

In an effort to recognize Earth Day on Sunday, Penske Truck Leasing, Penske Truck Rental and Penske Logistics encourages everyone in the transportation and logistics sectors to consider joining the EPA’s SmartWay Transport Partnership to help further reduce fuel consumption needs and emissions. [Read more...]

Penske Community Work Honored by United Way Berks County

Penske Truck Leasing, headquartered in Reading, Pa., was last night honored for its local philanthropic work. The United Way of Berks County gave the company the Tradition in Caring and Eagle awards at its annual dinner.

The Tradition in Caring award is given to companies supporting the non-profit’s Giving Program, and the Eagle award is handed out to businesses that garner strong employee contributions. [Read more...]