Panelists for CSCMP State of Logistics Report, Sponsored by Penske

May 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment

CSCMP LogoThe Penske Logistics-sponsored 24th Annual State of Logistics Report®, introduced by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), will be presented on June 19 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. This is the fourth year that Penske has sponsored this report. [Read more...]

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Penske Sponsoring Alternative Clean Transportation Expo

May 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment

ACT Expo 2013 LogoPenske Truck Leasing is a gold sponsor and exhibitor of this year’s Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. The event takes place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., June 24-27. [Read more...]

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Federal, State Lawmakers Eye Increases to Fuel Taxes

May 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Highway drivingLawmakers at both the federal and state level are saying they will consider raising fuel taxes to fund highway infrastructure projects. Many see the fuel tax, which hasn’t been increased since 1993, as the most viable way to increase revenues for highway infrastructure projects. [Read more...]

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Penske Sponsoring CSCMP Europe Conference

May 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment

CSCMP Europe ConferencePenske Logistics Europe will once again serve as a major sponsor at this year’s Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) European conference, to be held May 15-17, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, at the Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport. [Read more...]

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Penske Logistics Discusses Packaging and the Supply Chain

May 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Penske Logistics When it comes to shipping costs, many companies focus solely on the weight of the package, but to truly cut costs, they should also look at a package’s size and shape. A package’s density dictates its ease of handling, how easily it can stack within a trailer and how much room it takes up, which carriers all factor into their overall rates. [Read more...]

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Penske Establishes UTI Foundation Scholarship

May 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Penske facilityPenske Truck Leasing has established a scholarship program through the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation. The Penske Truck Leasing Diesel Excellence Scholarship is being established through a gift of $100,000 to the UTI Foundation and is intended for students attending any of the Universal Technical Institute’s eight campuses across the country that offer an auto diesel-training program. [Read more...]

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Penske Honored with EPA SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Award

April 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Penske Truck Rental-Commercial Truck Rental Stock PhotoPenske Truck Leasing’s environmental stewardship efforts have been recognized by the United States government by being named a 2013 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Award winner. [Read more...]

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Penske Logistics Completes Upgrade of World-Class Data Center

April 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment

PL New data centerPenske Logistics has put the finishing touches on an $8.7 million upgrade to its enterprise-class data center that will improve operations for its supply chain customers. [Read more...]

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Panama Canal Expansion Could Shift Freight Movement

March 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Panama CanalThe $5-billion-plus expansion to the Panama Canal will be complete in about two years, increasing the range of viable international shipping routes available to shippers and possibly increasing traffic at East Coast ports.

In turn, the competition could increase for distribution centers near ports that can handle large container ships, such as the ports of New York/New Jersey, Miami, Norfolk and Baltimore. [Read more...]

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Vote for Penske Logistics as a Top 3PL Provider

March 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Badge - 2008 electionBe sure to cast your vote for Penske Logistics in Inbound Logistics magazine’s annual voting effort. Click here to cast your vote, today. The results will of this year’s 3PL Excellence Survey will be presented in the July 2013 3PL issue. [Read more...]

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