Penske Logistics Earns Ford Gold World Excellence Award
Penske Logistics has been awarded Ford Motor Company’s Gold World Excellence Award. This is the third World Excellence Award Penske Logistics has earned from Ford and it is the second time the company has earned Gold.
Penske Refreshes and Expands Truck Rental Fleet in Response to Commercial and Consumer Demand
As Penske’s Paul Rosa sees it, an increase in truck rentals serves as a bullish barometer for the transportation industry.
Industry experts continue to predict that truck capacity will tighten. This is due in large part to economic growth combined with industry-specific regulations like the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) newCompliance Safety Accountability (CSA) program, new hours-of-service (HOS) rules, and escalating fuel costs.
New South America Penske Logistics Leader Named
Penske Logistics has named Paulo Sarti as managing director forSouth American operations. Based in São Paulo, Brazil, he is responsible for the operations and growth of business in South America. He is the first Brazilian to attain this leadership position.
Are You Ready for CSA?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) new truck safety program, Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) is in full effect. Understanding the entire program can be difficult, but there are many informational tools to grasp the overall goal of the program and what is now expected from carriers.
“We’re committed to growing and supporting our diverse supplier base companywide,” said Art Vallely, who leads Penske’s corporate procurement activities as senior vice president of rental and vehicle management.
Higher Fuel Prices Persist
Last January, “Move Ahead” posted a piece titledAs Diesel Prices Rise Truck Fleets Seek Solutions. At that time we speculated a diesel price déjà vu scenario may be developing. Since our original post prices for on-highway diesel fuel and gasoline have continued to rise.
Being Safe When Renting a Moving Truck
The do-it-yourself move can appear a bit daunting at first, and since the average mover is unaccustomed to regularly driving a truck, we’re offering a few ease-of-mind tips to ensure that a safe move takes place in the iconic yellowPenske truck:
Do-it-Yourself Moving Tips
Whether you’re moving out of a just-the-basics apartment or a large family home, one of the tools you’ll probably need is a moving truck. Because we’ve been serving customers on the move for more than 40 years, we have a few tips to get you started:
Moving with pets? Take extra care
Your four-legged friends rely on you to be organized and well prepared for a safe, comfortable moving experience. So, when you’replanning a big move remember they have special needs, too.
Penske Maintenance Technician Certification Program Equals Excellence and Opportunity
For Jonathan Hester, completing the Technician Certification Program (TCP) was about becoming a better truck maintenance technician, with an eye towards advancement.