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Penske Logistics Driver Named America’s Road Team Finalist

October 31, 2012 by penskeblog 5 Comments

Penske Logistics driver Neil Kirk is among the 32 truck drivers recently named as finalists in the selection process to become Captains for American Trucking Assocations’ 2012-2013 America’s Road Team. This group of professional truck drivers share superior driving skills and safety records, and help spread the word about safety on the highway. [Read more...]

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Penske to Exhibit at IFDA Conference

October 25, 2012 by penskeblog Leave a Comment

Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics will be exhibitors at this year’s International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) Distribution Solutions Conference, Oct. 29 to Oct 31. It will take place at the Rio All-Suite Hotel in Las Vegas. [Read more...]

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Penske Presents: Survey Finds 3PLs Weathered a Tough Year

October 2, 2012 by penskeblog 1 Comment

Third-party logistics providers are guardedly optimistic about future revenue growth within the industry and turning to near-shoring, capturing increasing amounts of data and adding services to boost profitability.

Those findings were reported in the 19^th Annual Survey of Third-Party Logistics Providers authored by Dr. Robert Lieb, professor of supply chain management at Northeastern University, and sponsored by Penske Logistics. The survey results were revealed at the Global Conference of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals today in Atlanta. [Read more...]

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Penske Participating in October Career Fairs

September 27, 2012 by penskeblog Leave a Comment

Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics are looking for upcoming graduates, recent graduates or alumni of schools nationwide to join our diverse and talented team. [Read more...]

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Penske Truck Leasing Issues $1.5 Billion in Senior Notes

September 27, 2012 by penskeblog Leave a Comment

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. (“PTL”) and its wholly owned subsidiary PTL Finance Corporation announced they have issued an aggregate of $1.5 billion of senior notes in two tranches with 3.5 year and 5.5 year maturities at rates of 2.50 percent and 3.375 percent, respectively. Net proceeds of the offering will be used to repay borrowings on PTL’s bank revolver and its credit facility from General Electric Capital Corporation (GECC). This is the third successful offering PTL has completed in 2012. The current offering was managed by Bank of America Merrill Lynch, J.P. Morgan and Wells Fargo Securities. [Read more...]

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Careers in Fleet Maintenance Outside the Toolbox

September 24, 2012 by penskeblog Leave a Comment

After beginning work with Penske Truck Leasing nine years ago as a truck collision center clerk, Tess Bilbruck is today a branch service manager in Tempe, Ariz., where she manages a team of 14 well-trained maintenance technicians.

In Bilbruck’s current role she and her team are responsible for ensuring over 420 Penske trucks remain in peak condition for the company’s full-service lease and truck rental customers. [Read more...]

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Penske a Top Sponsor of CSCMP Global Conference

September 24, 2012 by penskeblog Leave a Comment

Penske Logistics’ commitment to driving industry thought leadership will be evident again at this year’s Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Global Conference in Atlanta. The conference takes place at the Georgia World Congress Center from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3. Penske Logistics is a global event sponsor. Joe Gallick, senior vice president of global logistics sales, will serve as a panelist and speaker during two key industry sessions. [Read more...]

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Driven to Excellence behind the Wheel

September 21, 2012 by penskeblog Leave a Comment

In recognition of this week’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Penske Logistics acknowledges its six drivers who were nominated for Truck Renting and Leasing Association’s (TRALA) 2012 Driver of the Year Award earlier this year.

TRALA presents this award annually to a driver who demonstrates excellence in driving and safety standards throughout his/her professional driving career. [Read more...]

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Penske Hiring at Fall Career Fairs

September 20, 2012 by penskeblog Leave a Comment

Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics are looking for energetic alumni and recent or soon-to-be graduates from the University of Tennessee and the Florida International University to join our diverse and talented team. [Read more...]

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Safe Driving a Top Priority at Penske

September 19, 2012 by penskeblog Leave a Comment

Penske Logistics and its 2,900 truck drivers behind the wheel make safety their top priority every day.

Penske drivers demonstrate their commitment to safety while making on-time deliveries to meet our customers’ needs.

“Safety is our No. 1 concern at Penske,” said Stanley Stone, vice president of safety for Penske Logistics. [Read more...]

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