Starting a New Life: Heading West in the Yellow Penske Truck
April 28, 2011
It was time for Rachael and Nathan Johnson to make a change. After 17 years of marriage, they elected to leave behind their corporate jobs in the Tampa, Fla. area and place their worldly belongings in ayellow Penske truck, en route to a new life with their large rescue dogs, Peanut Butter Brickle and Digby Pancake.
<p>“We love our lives, but we want something better,” Rachael said.</p><p>That something better? Moving to Sonoma, Calif. and becoming cheese makers, with the formation of <a href="http://www.queenbeecheese.com/Queen_Bee_Cheese/Welcome.html">Queen Bee Cheese</a>.</p><p>“If we don’t go, we will always wonder and be full of regrets," Rachael explained. “After traveling extensively through Europe, we realized how much we loved food, wine and especially cheese. It is our hopes, and our goal to have a simpler way of life.”</p><p>They began their trip on Tuesday and will spend the week trekking through Arkansas, Oklahoma and New Mexico, with the hope of reaching Arizona by Saturday. The Johnsons are chronicling their journey on <a href="http://www.2travelingdogs.com/2_Traveling_Dogs/Welcome.html">2TravelingDogs.com</a>.</p><p>As luck would not have it, they drove through <img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="abe7c5b23280d538bb8b0c31828838da" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="d1f1b" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNjg2Ny9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYxNjA4NjM1N30.4obUQDAgs_1CUUUiQNm6TzHdmtVAyltZFqUdUrHY6UA/img.jpg?width=980"/></p><p>Alabama and Mississippi with tornado bulletin warnings on every radio station, but thankfully they made it through safely. Each night, they’ve been resting at campgrounds along their route, which have proved great for the dogs.</p><p>Rachael offered an important <a href="http://blog.gopenske.com/rental/moving-with-pets-take-extra-care/" title="Moving with pets? Take extra care">moving with pets</a> tip: “always remember that with dogs, you really need to stop at least every two hours. For your sanity, and theirs.”</p><p>“Move Ahead” will check back in with Rachael, Nathan, Peanut Butter Brickle and Digby Pancake soon, as they settle into their new home in California. In the interim, please feel free to visit <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/">PenskeTruckRental.com</a> to schedule your own one-way or local move.</p><p><em>By Alen Beljin </em></p><p><em>In exchange for sharing their journey with their pets, Penske provided the Johnsons with a discounted truck rental.</em></p><p><em> </em></p></div>
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Move Safe by Choosing Protection Plan from Penske
April 27, 2011
Do-it-yourself movers sometimes don’t realize that most personal insurance companies don’t cover a rental truck, so getting rental insurance should be one of the most important items on your moving checklist.
<p>Picture this. Your <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/moving-trucks/">Penske rental truck</a> is loaded and you hit the road, anxious to arrive at your new place. It’s lunchtime, so you decide to stop for a bite to eat. As you pull into the parking space, you misjudge the parking spot, strike a concrete pole, and cause what you believe is minor damage to the front and side of the truck. To your surprise, the estimated cost to repair the bumper, fender and mirror is $2,100. If you had purchased the Limited Damage Waiver from Penske, the cost to you for the damage to the truck would be zero.</p><p>Driving a large rental truck you’re not used to can be a <a href="http://blog.gopenske.com/rental/being-safe-when-renting-a-moving-truck/" title="Being Safe When Renting a Moving Truck">little tricky</a>, and sometimes, the unexpected <em>can </em>happen – like a damaged mirror or worse, a major incident – so that’s why Penske offers a variety of personal protection coverage options to help alleviate any worries you might have during your move.</p><p>“Our customers are so important to us, and we want to keep them safe,” said Barry Kemper, vice president of insurance risk management for Penske. “It’s important for anyone renting a truck from Penske to know we have optional protection plans designed to protect them and their belonging should an accident occur during their move.”</p><p>The different types of <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/renting-from-penske/coverage/">optional protection plans</a> Penske offers to household renters include:</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li><strong>Limited Damage Waiver (LDW) </strong>– LDW is optional coverage that can be purchased; it’s not insurance, but acts as an agreement with Penske that protects you from loss or damage to the vehicle during the term of the rental; this plan relieves you of financial responsibility should any loss or damage occur to the truck or towing equipment, regardless of who or what caused the accident; if you do not have LDW, you will be responsible for any damage to your rental truck.</li> <li><strong>Personal Accident Insurance</strong> - Offers accidental death and medical coverage to the renter of the truck and its passengers.</li> <li><strong>Supplemental Liability Insurance</strong> - Protects you against claims made by a third party for bodily and/or property damage sustained as a result of an accident while operating your Penske rental truck; coverage is in excess over the underlying coverage provided in your rental agreement up to one million dollars.</li> <li><strong>Cargo Insurance</strong> - Covers possessions from loss or damage due to accidents or natural disasters while inside your rental truck, from the time they’re loaded until they’re unloaded.</li> <li><strong>Towing Insurance</strong> – Provides protection against collision damage for a vehicle while attached to, towed by or detached from your rented Penske truck; it also covers a vehicle while being loaded onto, transported by or unloaded from a Penske <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/supplies-and-services/towing-equipment/">tow dolly or carrier</a>.</li></ul><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="f67c4dc26461371293af7da8f245e8d4" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="35fe7" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNjg2NS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYwMDIwODU4Nn0.L7QCy16T5WK_rQsJ4JSC2FX2xC_-Dr8AkE4JC9kef7w/img.jpg?width=980"/>“Most of our customers do take one or more of Penske’s protection plans,” said Jeff Werner, Penske’s director of rental sales. “We really encourage our customers to take these plans because many auto insurers exclude coverage for rental trucks.”</p><p>Before driving a Penske rental truck, check with your insurance company to see if truck rentals are covered under your current policy. Many times, people think they’re covered and they’re not.</p><p>If you’re in the process of renting a truck and don’t have coverage yet, you can purchase protection plans through your <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/locations/">Penske rental representative</a> or when you pick up your truck.</p><p>For more information on Penske’s consumer rental protection plans, visit <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/">PenskeTruckRental.com</a> or call 1-800-GO-PENSKE.</p><p><em>By Kathleen Walter</em></p></div>
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Tips for Moving with Kids
April 20, 2011
As a parent, you’re excited to move your family to a new town to experience new opportunities, but your children may have mixed emotions.
<p><a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/renting-from-penske/coverage/">Moving</a> can be challenging for everyone, especially youngsters, as explained by author and award-winning clinical psychologist <a href="http://www.erinfloydphd.mysite.com/">Erin M. Floyd, Ph.D</a>., who specializes in child, adolescent, pediatric and family psychology in the Atlanta area.</p><p>“Moving clearly can be very emotionally stressful,” Dr. Floyd said. “Parents are uprooting themselves and their children from a life they knew and to which they had become accustomed, a routine with which they were familiar, and a support system that filled in the gaps of their needs. They are now facing one of man’s biggest fears: the unknown.”</p><p>Your kids aren’t alone. They are among the 13 million other children who move every year with their families, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Here are some tips from <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/">Penske Truck Rental</a> and their experts to help you and your family ease the transition process.</p><p><strong>Communicate with your kids.</strong> Regardless of why you’re moving, your kids may feel angry, sad, anxious or happy. Promote the move as an exciting adventure for the whole family and emphasize all the positive aspects of the relocation. If possible, take your children to see the new home before the move, or show them pictures of the house, neighborhood and local places of interest. Be sure to encourage your children to talk about their concerns.</p><p><strong>Get organized. </strong>Kids accumulate dozens of toys each year. Moving provides a great opportunity to throw away broken toys and games with missing pieces. Donate clothing and toys that your children have outgrown, or enlist the help of your older children to organize a garage sale to sell these items.</p><p><strong>Say Goodbye. </strong>Like adults, children will be sad to say goodbye to loved ones. Older children can stay in touch via social networks, texts and emails, but your younger children need your help to communicate with their friends. Exchange contact information with their friends’ parents. Give your younger children a blank journal for their friends to sign farewell messages. Take pictures of your children with important friends and family and place them in special frames.</p><p><strong><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="eff41361354967ee090fb2ea94c4b471" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="b1807" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNjg0Mi9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0NzA0MTgwNn0.Qy3s5vKGcychIUozbU2JHF2g3jB-YUG22fgBSOlFJS8/img.jpg?width=980"/>Pack a Special Box.</strong> Children might become stressed when they see all their belongings packed into random <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/supplies-and-services/boxes-and-supplies/">boxes</a>. Ask each child to pack a special box with some of their favorite items – such as stuffed animals, books, electronic devices, photos, etc. – and label it with their name and “First Day.” Movers can load these boxes last into the Penske truck and then unload them first to ensure your children feel comfortable on their first day and night in their new rooms. Be sure to tell your children to pack some essentials, too, such as pajamas, an outfit and toiletries. Younger children may enjoy decorating their special boxes with markers and stickers.</p><p><strong>Prepare a Goodie Bag.</strong> Families who are moving longer distances should encourage each child to prepare a goodie bag filled with books, small toys, electronic devices and snacks – anything to prevent the monotonous “are we there yet?” echoes.</p><p><strong>Delegate Moving Tasks. </strong>Create family teamwork by recruiting your older children to help load lighter boxes into the Penske truck, or assign them to other useful tasks, such as cleaning. Arrange for child care for the little ones, so the adults can stay on task. Younger children may enjoy having their pictures taken in the <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/moving-trucks/">big, yellow Penske truck</a> before heading to their sitter.</p><p><strong>Get Settled In. </strong>Soon after moving into your new home, explore your new community with your family. Accompany your children to their new school and enroll them in extracurricular activities to make new friends. Most importantly, make sure your children are adjusting to their new home.</p><p>Penske Truck Rental offers additional <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/supplies-and-services/">tips, supplies and services</a> to help ensure you and your family have a safe, pleasant moving experience.</p><p><em>By Kandace Wertz</em></p></div>
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Rising Pump Prices Fuel More Gas and Diesel Thefts
April 19, 2011
Rising fuel prices for gasoline and diesel have made consumer and commercial trucks easy targets for crooks looking to steal fuel. One recent media report from Hickory, N.C. noted that over 400 gallons of gas, valued at nearly $2,000, were pilfered from the parked trucks of area businesses.
<p>Professional truck drivers and even consumer truck rental drivers in the process of moving should both take note of this trend – especially as both gasoline and diesel prices are <a href="http://www.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/gdu/gasdiesel.asp">forecasted to remain</a> at or near record highs. Penske experts Drew Parenti, vice president of security, and Ray Zale, security manager, are offering truck fleets of all sizes several handy tips to combat theft not only <a href="http://blog.gopenske.com/news/penske-introduces-alternative-fuel-station-finder-website/">fuel</a> theft, but the stealing of valuable truck tires, catalytic converters or other truck parts.</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>Ensure your location’s truck lots are well-lit</li> <li>Trim any vegetation back five to 10 feet on the outside of the lot’s fence line</li> <li>Always lock access gates, and use case-hardened locks when not in operation</li> <li>Avoid leaving trucks in unsecure locations during times of closure for prolonged periods of time</li> <li>If outside storage sheds are used at your facility ensure the doors are locked; possibly block the access doors with a parked truck</li> <li>When parking trucks that have brand-new tires, park them with vehicles tightly together to reduce access to both the tires and fuel tanks</li> <li>Always secure the cargo area and lock the cab of your vehicle</li> <li>Park your truck in well-lit areas whenever possible</li></ul><p>“It is important to take logical defensive precautions,” stated Parenti, who joined Penske last November following 26 years in the FBI, where he was most recently special agent in charge of the bureau’s Sacramento, Calif. office. “Thieves in this business are professionals, and they’re seeking to take items and resell them to interested buyers.”</p><p><em>By Alen Beljin</em></p></div>
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As Earth Day 2011 approaches, Penske Truck Leasing,Penske Truck Rental and Penske Logistics encourage everyone in the transportation and logistics sectors to consider joining the EPA’s SmartWay Transport Partnership to help further reduce fuel consumption needs and emissions.
<p>Fuel is one of the largest costs of doing business in our industry, and the emissions generated by burning fuel needed to deliver goods and keep our economy moving pose an important environmental and economic challenge. As anyone who runs a single truck or a fleet of trucks knows, diesel fuel and gasoline are <a href="http://www.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/wohdp/diesel.asp">once-again approaching record highs</a>, leaving many transportation companies looking for solutions to help reduce costs.</p><p>In a recent interview with “<a href="http://blog.gopenske.com/lease/as-diesel-prices-rise-truck-fleets-seek-solutions/" title="As Diesel Prices Rise Truck Fleets Seek Solutions">Move Ahead</a>” regarding the sharp run-up in diesel prices Bob Costello, chief economist and vice president for the <a href="http://www.truckline.com/">American Trucking Associations</a>, said: “diesel fuel is often the second-highest expense for many carriers, after driver wages, and depending on the type of operation, diesel can account for as much as 20 percent of operating expenses. This percentage can vary dramatically depending on the type of operation, the average length of haul, etc.”</p><p>One of the first simple steps any transportation company can take to help with fuel conservation is to join SmartWay, a unique public-private partnership, created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). There is no cost to join and the benefits are numerous. Most useful are the quantification tools, guidance and assistance provided by the EPA to help truck fleets improve the efficiency of their operations.</p><p>These tools – designed with input from the freight industry – help to benchmark fuel consumption and emission rates for individual fleets <em>(</em>truckload, less-than-truckload, etc<em>.)</em> and truck improvement. Upon joining, you will be asked to complete the data assessment tool using basic operational data, such as fleet type, class and age, fuel use, idle times, number of miles traveled, payload, transportation modes and related information.</p><p>Once your data is inputted into SmartWay’s calculator tool, a series of calculations are run and a fleet is provided with an assessment that details fuel consumption patterns, CO2 and other air pollution outputs. The program also offers guidance on strategies for lowering fuel use and emissions, such as truck and equipment upgrades, modal shift alternatives, and others.</p><p>After completing the tool for the first time, fleets check in annually to update their operations data and check on the progress they are making to achieve their fuel-savings and environmental performance goals.</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="9608f560cf6c722f50a31871feb02b86" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="a4d03" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNjg2Mi9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyMTc2MTA5M30.iMVj07AzgUziq41b2XVwhLnfrZc2j1sSEKXSQ-AfwP0/img.jpg?width=980"/>For companies that achieve their goals and contribute to other elements of the SmartWay program, the EPA offers opportunities to participate in various program development activities, webinars, and workshops. The agency also acknowledges and publicly recognizes the progress its partners are making on its website, at industry conferences and through other channels.</p><p>Already, more than 2,700 organizations participate in SmartWay, including many of our customers. For those that haven’t joined, Penske invites you to check out <a href="http://www.epa.gov/smartway">EPA’s SmartWay website</a> to learn more about how you can start saving fuel, money and the environment.</p><p><strong>Industry Recognition</strong></p><p>Penske Truck Leasing, Penske Truck Rental and <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/">Penske Logistics</a> have been active participants in the SmartWay program since 2008 as affiliate, carrier and shipper partners in the program. Penske Logistics currently has the program’s <a href="http://www.epa.gov/smartway/transport/partner-list/index.htm#p">highest possible rating of 1.25</a> as a carrier and shipper partner.</p><p>In 2010, Penske was recognized as a Top 50 Green Supply Chain Partner by Inbound Logistics magazine. The magazine’s editors named Penske to the list for the approaches it takes to improve miles per gallon (MPG) performance and reduce emissions of its own truck fleet. Penske was also recognized for the strategies it applies in helping its own customers relative to fuel economy and also for its promotion and participation in EPA's SmartWay Transport Partnership with customers.</p><p><em>By Randy Ryerson</em></p></div>
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“I Will Follow” was distributed via a limited theatrical release by the African-American Film Festival Releasing Movement. It stars Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Omari Hardwick, Michole White and Dijon Talton, who collectively have appeared in film and on television. Richardson-Whitfield boasts film credits from “I Am Legend” with Will Smith and “Antwone Fisher” with Denzel Washington.
<p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="666af2739cae13db704a2cac12a69c9a" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="d3380" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNjg2MC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0MjEzNzgxOH0.MgZZHvqRd2oo8pMQMWPf1NJbmMEoqdt5kd6ubFpbVAE/img.jpg?width=980"/>Produced in less than two weeks on a shoestring budget, “I Will Follow” is based on the real-life experiences of television and movie publicist and documentarian Ava DuVernay and her aunt Denise, who sadly passed away from <a href="http://ww5.komen.org/" title="Learn More About The Fight Against Breast Cancer">breast cancer</a>.</p><p>Rated PG-13 with a run time of 83 minutes, the film centers on a single day of the main character Maye (played by Richardson-Whitfield), as she moves out of the home she shared with her late aunt. Maye interacts with the 12 visitors, who pass through on this important day of transition.</p><p>Praised by noted film critic <a href="http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110308/REVIEWS/110309993">Roger Ebert</a>, the movie has been featured on <a href="http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/bestoftv/2011/03/14/nr.i.will.follow.cnn.html">CNN</a> and in the <a href="http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-ava-20110311,0,6835245.story">Los Angeles Times</a>. The film is expected to be released on DVD this summer, and producers are currently seeking video on demand opportunities.</p><p>The film includes the use of <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/">Penske’s rental trucks and moving boxes</a> which were facilitated through Sylmar, California-based <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/newsroom/product_placement_requests.html">Studio Services</a>, Inc.</p><p><em>By Alen Beljin</em></p></div>
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By definition,preventive maintenance is the process of proactively performing services on a vehicle in an effort to detect problems in advance. A preventive maintenance program is a series of services performed throughout the vehicle’s lifecycle according to a time-based or predictive schedule.
<p>A well-designed preventive maintenance program offers resounding benefits including reduced costs per mile, advanced identification of premature failures, increased service life and enhanced customer satisfaction. In fact, the value of preventive maintenance in reducing operating costs could mitigate the effects of other adverse variables like rising fuel prices.</p><p>At <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/">Penske</a>, preventive maintenance is the foundation of everything we do for fleets. A regularly scheduled inspection of more than 100 check points ensures all major systems are functioning properly including brakes, tires, electrical, drivetrain and chassis.</p><p>Preventive maintenance actions include everything from oil and filter changes to vehicle inspection and even road testing. With state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, our <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/#name_comprehensive">technicians</a> conduct component analysis to improve vehicle performance and dependability. Repairs are performed efficiently to <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/maintenance/service-repair-shops.html">keep you on the road and control costs</a>. And we take care of all federal and state inspections.</p><p>Penske offers a flexible preventive maintenance program that includes:</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>Designated preventive maintenance intervals scheduled at your convenience</li> <li>High-quality OEM-spec’d supplies and parts</li> <li>Oil and coolant analysis at every preventive maintenance service</li> <li>Extensive in-house and dedicated training of technicians</li> <li>Reliable, efficient repairs using diagnostic technology</li> <li>Six Sigma quality measures that improve vehicle performance and dependability</li></ul><p>As you review your fleet maintenance costs and develop future cost reduction strategies, be sure to consider the value of a preventive maintenance program. <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/">Click here</a> to learn more about Penske’s contract maintenance services.</p><p><em>By</em> <em>Kathleen Walter</em></p></div>
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Why Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports Are Vital
April 08, 2011
Completing a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) is part of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’sCompliance Safety Accountability (CSA) program. Under these guidelines, drivers receive points for any regulation not followed under the Vehicle Maintenance Violations.
<p>A DVIR acts as a communication tool for needed repair and actions taken between the driver and technician. Federal regulations require a written DVIR to be prepared each time a commercial motor vehicle is operated. The motor carrier must retain the report for 90 days from the date of inspection. This regulation applies to all <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/">commercial motor vehicles</a>, motor carriers and drivers of commercial motor vehicles.</p><p>“We provide DVIR’s to our customers if they don’t have their own,” said Mike Hasinec, vice president of <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/">maintenance</a> systems and support at <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/">Penske Truck Leasing</a>. “We encourage them to complete one each time they visit our service departments to have repairs made.”</p><p>What you need to know about DVIR for compliance:</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>A DVIR must be filled out daily, regardless of repair needs or not</li> <li>Upon completion of the DVIR, the driver must sign and date the report and submit it to the service manager or leave it in the vehicle if after hours</li> <li>For on-site repairs, the customer should designate the location</li> <li>Your company must retain the report for 90 days from the date of inspection</li> <li>Before you drive the vehicle again, repairs must be made on any items listed on the DVIR that could affect its safe operation</li> <li>In team operations, only one driver needs to sign the report, but both drivers must agree on the repairs</li></ul><p>As a courtesy, Penske supplies these forms to all customers. For more information on DVIRs, contact your local <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/">Penske</a> representative.</p><p><em>By Kathleen Walter</em></p></div>
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Penske Exhibits at National Private Truck Council Conference
April 04, 2011
Penske Truck Leasing will once again be an exhibitor at the 2011 National Private Truck Council (NPTC)Annual Education Management Conference & Exhibition from April 17-19 in Cincinnati, Ohio. It will take place at the Duke Energy Convention Center and Hilton Netherland Plaza Hotel.
<p>Visit <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/">Penske</a> in booth 407. Penske representatives will be on hand to advise on <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/">preventive maintenance</a> programs, <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/teamlease/">lease finance</a> options, <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/tracking-performance/">fleet-tracking</a> technologies and other items of note for fleet managers.</p><p>Ken Hurley, senior vice president of human resources for Penske Truck Leasing will present an NPTC educational session titled “Innovative Strategies to Recruit, Retain and Develop Maintenance Technicians”,<em> </em>Tuesday, April 19 from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. at the convention center. See program <a href="http://www.nptc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=63&Itemid=112">here</a> for details.</p><p>Penske is hosting the first-timer orientation breakfast and the kickoff brunch. <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/">Penske </a>is a long-time supporter, board participant and a five-star member of NPTC.</p><p><em>By Alen Beljin </em></p></div>
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Penske and The Home Depot Expand Truck Rental Pilot Program
April 01, 2011
As reported earlier this evening by The Wall Street Journal, Penske Truck Rental and The Home Depot confirmed they intend to expand their existing truck rental pilot program that started last year.
<p>Presently, 19 Home Depot stores are offering Penske’s rental trucks in the pilot. Those stores are in Miami, Fla., Richmond, Va., and Atlanta, Ga. The plan is to expand the pilot program to 400 U.S. stores by this fall for further evaluation by both companies.</p><p>By working together, the companies hope to offer do-it-yourself (DIY) consumers something truly unique – convenient locations for truck rentals and all the related home products they’ll need before, during and after their moves.</p><p>The pilot program enables DIY consumers to pick up and drop off Penske’s moving trucks at participating Home Depot locations as well as locations within Penske’s existing network of truck rental agents and its company-operated locations.</p><p>Penske still handles advanced truck rental reservations online at <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/" title="Penske Truck Rental">http://www.pensketruckrental.com/</a> and from its central reservations call center but consumers would now also have the option to rent Penske’s trucks or make reservations in-person at Home Depot’s in-store Tool Rental Centers or Customer Service desks at the participating locations.</p><p>Penske Truck Rental and The Home Depot will jointly announce their new markets prior to entry. The <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/" title="The Home Depot">Home Depot</a> is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer and the fourth largest retailer in the United States.</p><p><em>By Randy Ryerson</em></p></div>
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