The Official Blog for Penske Truck Leasing, Truck Rental and Logistics
There was a grand opening event in Phoenix today as Penske Truck Leasing formally opened a multimillion dollar state-of-the-art facility.
“We moved to this new location because we needed the space due to our growth,” said Rick Pytlik, Penske senior vice president for the western region. “We’ve doubled the size of our building space and increased our acreage fivefold. We’re also now well positioned to accommodate future expansion of our operations.” [Read more...]
Penske Used Trucks is holding a limited time sale on the purchase of medium-duty box trucks through the end of June, with buyers receiving a $2,000 discount plus a six-month warranty on their purchases. [Read more...]
Penske is participating in a Veteran Recruiting Virtual Career Fair for the transportation and logistics industries from 1 to 4 p.m. ET on National Hire a Veteran Day March 20. [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
It is time once again for Penske Truck Rental’s yearly list of top moving destinations within the United States. This is the third straight year the Reading, Pa.,-based company has released the list. [Read more...]
Today, the U.S. Census Bureau announced the nation’s overall mover rate increased from a record low of 11.6 percent in 2011 to 12.0 percent in 2012. About 36.5 million people 1 year and older moved, an increase from the 2011 estimate of 35.1 million. In 2012, the majority of people, who lived at a different residence 1 year ago moved within the same county (64.4 percent). [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
