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Archives for November 2010

Private Truck Fleets Look to Leasing

November 29, 2010

According to Bloomberg/BusinessWeek, America’s truck fleet is the oldest it has been in more than 30 years. The good news is demand for new trucks is on the rise. The bad news is the cost to buy a new commercial truck has jumped more than 30 percent … [Read more...]

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Penske Launches New “Move Ahead” Blog

November 29, 2010

Welcome to “Move Ahead” – the official blog for Penske Truck Leasing, Penske Truck Rental, Penske Logistics, and Penske Used Trucks. Here we’ll share news, information, tips, special promotions, business insights, in-depth profiles, and more. Whether … [Read more...]

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Used Commercial Truck Sales Can Be Robust Through 2012

November 24, 2010

Jack Mitchell notes that the market for used commercial truck sales in the U.S. is strong right now and expects it to continue through 2012. “Inventory is tight in the marketplace,” said Mitchell, the vice president of remarketing at Penske Truck … [Read more...]

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Low Consumer Confidence May Dampen Holidays for Retailers

November 24, 2010

A leading transportation economist predicts a U.S. holiday season that is “a little bit better off this year than last year” but remains concerned as to how the recovery is taking shape. “Consumer spending is 70 percent of our economy, all of our … [Read more...]

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Rental Express Saves You and Your Business Time

November 23, 2010

Running your business is tough enough. I bet you can think of all the to-do’s you’ve spent time on today, but can you think of a task that actually took less time than expected? If not, read on. We understand your customers depend on you. When … [Read more...]

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Penske Discovery Forums Continue Into December

November 23, 2010

There is still time to register for Discovery Forum 2010, a series of educational open houses for commercial fleet owners and fleet managers that Penske Truck Leasing is hosting.  Here are the remaining dates: … [Read more...]

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Winter Truck Driving Tips

November 22, 2010

Old Man Winter is soon coming back, so it’s important to prepare for the season’s hazardous conditions and review some basic commercial truck driving winter safety tips. Remember, the three P’s of safe winter driving are prepare for the trip, … [Read more...]

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Donated Penske Trucks at Work in Haiti

November 19, 2010

As residents of Haiti continue rebuilding their lives almost 11 months after a massive earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince, Penske’s $1 million worth of donated trucks continue to help those hit hardest by the devastating quake. Earlier this … [Read more...]

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Tools to Manage Your Fleet Easier

November 19, 2010

Did you know that Penske Truck Leasing offers a customer website designed to help commercial truck fleet managers run their businesses more efficiently and effectively? MyFleetAtPenske.com is a secure, private website available to U.S. … [Read more...]

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AAA Members Can Enter Penske Truck Rental Sweepstakes

November 18, 2010

We all love to win. For AAA members, when you rent a truck now through December 31, 2010, you can enter for a chance to win a free Penske truck rental up to $500. To enter, simply rent your Penske truck and then complete the registration form. Be … [Read more...]

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