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Industry, Government Continue to Look at Truck Size and Weight

March 12, 2013 by penskeblog Leave a Comment

For years, the trucking industry has advocated for increased truck size and weight, and now the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is investigating the effect on safety and infrastructure if vehicle weights up to 97,000 pounds are allowed. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Logistics, Truck Leasing, Truck Rental, Used Trucks Tagged With: commercial truck drivers, commercial truck leasing, commercial truck rental, commercial vehicle safety alliance, CVSA, Department of Transportation, DOT, full service leasing, logistics, rental truck, supply chain, third-party logistics, transportation, transportation management, truck drivers, trucking

Fight High Fuel Prices with Fundamentals & SmartWay

February 21, 2013 by penskeblog Leave a Comment

The recent run-up in fuel prices for gasoline and diesel has commercial truck fleet managers and operators once again re-evaluating their fuel strategies and options. Last week, the Department of Energy reported diesel rose 5.3 cents to $4.157 a gallon — its fifth straight increase. This is highest price for diesel in about four-and-a-half years. Gasoline also rose significantly with nine consecutive increases and it has reached a high unseen since last October at $3.747. In periods like this it’s a good idea to focus on fundamentals when you are operating a fleet of trucks or even just one truck. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Logistics, Truck Leasing, Truck Rental, Uncategorized Tagged With: diesel, epa smartway, fleet maintenance, fleet management, fleet manager, fleet operators, fleet owners, fuel, fuel management, gas, gasoline, Penske, SmartWay, trucking, trucks

Penske Announces 2012-2013 National Technical Challenge Results

January 29, 2013 by penskeblog 1 Comment

Penske Truck Leasing has announced the winners of its 2012-2013 National Technical Challenge. The Tech Challenge is a company event that will be held every other year to test the skillsets of its truck maintenance technician workforce via hands-on and written assessments. There were two types of entries: a two-person vehicle systems team and individual competitors in the preventive maintenance (PM) event. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Logistics, Penske Careers, Penske News, Truck Leasing, Truck Rental Tagged With: commercial truck leasing, commercial truck rental, consumer truck rental, full service leasing, logistics, moving truck rentals, national tech challenge, penske careers, supply chain, transportation, truck maintenance technicians, trucking

Penske Used Trucks Offering Free Delivery on Select Purchases

January 23, 2013 by penskeblog Leave a Comment

Penske Used Trucks is now offering free delivery with the purchase of 18-foot to 26-foot medium-duty box trucks, refrigerated and flatbed trucks. Through March 31, 2013, Penske will deliver the truck directly to customers within a 1,000-mile radius from the point-of-sale. [Read more...]

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Penske 2012 Freightliner Trucks Ready to Lease

January 18, 2013 by penskeblog Leave a Comment

Penske Truck Leasing has in its inventory a limited number of 2012 Freightliner trucks for lease with low mileage. The vehicles provide the latest in cutting-edge specs and driver comfort, and feature quick delivery and short-term lease options at discounted rates. [Read more...]

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Penske Installing Truck-Lite LED headlights on 5,000 Rental Semi-Trucks

November 30, 2012 by penskeblog Leave a Comment

Penske Truck Leasing is retrofitting 5,000 of its 2012 and 2013 semi-tractors currently within its commercial truck rental fleet with new, cutting-edge LED headlights from Truck-Lite. Penske is the first and only commercial truck rental operation to currently offer this innovative headlamp option within its fleet. [Read more...]

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Carriers Seek Ways to Combat Truck Driver Shortage

November 26, 2012 by penskeblog Leave a Comment

The driver shortage remains a top concern for private fleets and for-hire carriers alike. The National Private Truck Council (NPTC) called the driver shortage a “chronic problem” in its 2012 Benchmarking Survey, and the American Trucking Research Institute’s (ATRI) 2012 “Critical Issues” survey said the driver shortage placed fourth on the list of top industry concerns, [Read more...]

Filed Under: Logistics, Penske Careers Tagged With: 3PL, american trucking associations, american trucking research institute, ata, ATRI, best practices, commercial truck drivers, full service leasing, logistics, nptc, supply chain, tca, third-party logistics, transportation, truck drivers, trucking, truckload carriers association

Special Used Single Axle Daycab Truck Promotion

November 8, 2012 by penskeblog Leave a Comment

Here is a great special from Penske Used Trucks on heavy-duty, single-axle day cab tractors. For a limited-time, enjoy $2,000 off and get a 1-year, 100,000 mile warranty. Choose from our extensive inventory of Freightliner, International, and Volvo tractors, and more. Call 1-855-237-5689 for details. Search our used truck inventory online www.penskeusedtrucks.com and be sure to follow @PenskeUsedTruck on Twitter for our daily specials. Note: Limited time offer, expires on Jan. 31, 2013. Certain terms and conditions apply. Please call for details.

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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 2011 and 2012 Freightliner Trucks Ready to Lease

October 25, 2012 by penskeblog Leave a Comment

Penske Truck Leasing is now offering a limited number of 2011 and 2012 Freightliner trucks for lease with low mileage. The vehicles provide the latest in cutting-edge specs and driver comfort, and feature quick delivery and short-term lease options at discounted rates. [Read more...]

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