Penske Logistics Welcomes CSCMP to Philly
September 30, 2011
Must-See CSCMP Industry Thought Leadership Sessions
<p>Underscoring its commitment to industry thought leadership <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/">Penske Logistics</a> is once again sponsoring two must-see industry reports and sessions during the upcoming conference.</p><p><span><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="f2bbe252984f89617b27e3a724ceb517" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="73831" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNjk2My9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0NDEzMDE0MH0.GyIJF9RJMt_PZ8msPukVeYjbXXiMQlGKlnLbDd9o5uI/img.jpg?width=980"/>CSCMP’s 22nd Annual State of Logistics Report® Presented by Penske Logistics</span></p><p>October 4: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Room 108 A</p><p>This widely followed industry report and well-attended session drew a standing-room only crowd last year. So, be sure to arrive at this session early. During this session at the <a href="http://www.cscmp.org/">CSCMP</a> Global Conference, you’ll find out how key trends across modes including trucking, rail, ocean and air will impact the rest of 2011 and well into 2012. You’ll also hear how the industry is being affected and how key companies are responding to these trends. This year’s panelists include:</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>Adrian Gonzalez (panel moderator) president, Adelante SCM Corporation</li> <li>Joe Gallick, senior vice president – sales, Penske Logistics (photo right)</li> <li>John Lanigan, executive vice president and chief marketing officer, BNSF Railway</li> <li>Thomas Speh, senior director of MBA programs, Miami University of Ohio</li> <li>Rosalyn Wilson, (report author) senior business analyst, Delcan, Inc.</li></ul><p>Since the report’s release in June at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., many of the key insights gained from the report and panelists have already come to fruition. The major transportation figures and facts will be updated with more-recent data for the upcoming Philadelphia conference presentation.</p><p>Following the initial release in a guest <a href="http://blog.gopenske.com/logistics/guest-blog-opportunity-knocks-for-3pls-and-shippers-will-they-answer/">blog post on “Move Ahead,<em>”</em></a> panel moderator Adrian Gonzalez wrote:</p><p>“To succeed in this so-called “new normal” environment, companies need access to business intelligence information and tools to make smarter decisions faster. They need the ability to modify and enable new business processes, quickly and cost-effectively, in response to changing market dynamics and customer requirements. They must have flexible logistics networks to exploit new market opportunities and create a competitive advantage. They must take an end-to-end perspective of business processes—across functional groups and trading partners—instead of a fragmented view,” he wrote.</p><p>The report’s author, Rosalyn Wilson, in an August interview with “Move Ahead” said there are telling signs that may indicate a double-dip recession may be in the cards.</p><p>“There is very lean ordering and lean inventory, and a tremendous amount of discounting,” Wilson pointed out, noting that “if retailers continue to cut their margins back to nothing – how long can you exist with almost nothing for your margin?”</p><p>No doubt the State of Logistics Report session will certainly be riveting and spur a great amount of debate, insights and audience interest.</p><p><span>Annual Third-Party Logistics CEO Survey</span></p><p>October 4: 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. in<strong> </strong>Room 109B</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="1e1112c8e8caa76d57825195afc16653" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="0eda8" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNjk2NC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzMjQxNjIxMX0.bLa74ZVezVHn5oBOiCwCcm0CA9rjCiFgajtbByg1Hvw/img.jpg?width=980"/>This session is based on a survey of the leaders of the 40 largest 3PLs operating in North America, Europe, and Asia. The survey and its results are <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/newsroom/2010_9_27_ceo.html">researched and analyzed</a> by Dr. Robert Lieb, professor of supply chain management at Northeastern University, and co-presented by Penske’s Gallick.</p><p>In an advance interview with “Move Ahead” Dr. Lieb shared a few keen preliminary insights that include:</p><p><strong>Supply Chain Impact on Japan’s Earthquake and Tsunami</strong></p><p>“The impact of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami was not limited to the APAC region. It had substantial effects on supply chain activities throughout the world. That experience has led many shippers to reconsider sourcing and manufacturing practices, as well as prior commitments to the concepts of lean and JIT manufacturing,” noted Dr. Lieb</p><p><strong>Social Media Rise in the Supply Chain</strong></p><p>“Our research has shown that many 3PL have initiated social networking activities during the past two years. While the impact of those activities has been limited to date, 3PLs are generally quite optimistic about the value of such activities moving forward,” he said.</p><p><strong>Financial Outlook for 3PLs Improving</strong></p><p>“With few exceptions, the major third-party logistics companies we surveyed are quite bullish about the financial prospects of their companies over the next one and three year periods.”</p><p><strong>More Trends and Insights</strong></p><p>Expect many more supply chain and logistics insights and trends in this session, which is one of the longest-running conducted studies of its kind that is regularly presented annually at CSCMP. Penske Logistics has been sponsoring this widely cited survey research for several years.</p><p>The session will identify the industry’s most important dynamics, opportunities and concerns, including the industry’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, social media, fuel costs, mergers and acquisitions, and other projections of industry growth rates by region.</p><p><strong><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="30af5c894a06937dbc5bc577af02252d" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="6246d" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNjk2NS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYxNTMzMjc5Nn0.jPqtyWZpTXByKPpcVkuPL1riT8WMTEGirhQuWMMuLjw/img.jpg?width=980"/>Want to Connect with Penske at CSCMP?</strong></p><p>Penske representatives will be available for meetings in the Sponsors Lounge area throughout the day. We can also be reached by contacting individual Penske representatives using the global conference’s message system. Or, simply tweet the PR team: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/randyryerson">@RandyRyerson</a> or <a href="http://www.twitter.com/alenbeljin">@AlenBeljin</a> and we’ll follow up with you.</p><p><strong>Greater Philadelphia Area Rich in Logistics and Supply Chain Resources</strong></p><p>The Greater Philadelphia area is a <a href="http://www.selectgreaterphiladelphia.com/look/logistics.cfm">key hub for supply chain and logistics</a> professionals and rich with resources -- from ports, warehousing and rail to being a major U.S. trucking corridor. A key part of the area is <a href="http://greaterreading.com/">Reading, Pa</a>. which serves as the corporate headquarters for <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/">Penske Truck Leasing</a>, <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/">Penske Truck Rental</a> and <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/">Penske Logistics</a>, which operates and maintains a fleet of 212,000 trucks and employs approximately 20,000 people worldwide. The Greater Philadelphia region’s rich heritage and supply chain and logistics expertise, infrastructure and resources make it integral to global commerce every day.</p><p><em>By Randy Ryerson</em></p></div>
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Penske Named to Top 100 Motor Carriers List by Inbound Logistics
September 22, 2011
Penske Logistics has been named to the Top 100 Motor Carriers list byInbound Logistics magazine.
<p>According to the trade magazine, the list is compiled to highlight companies that meet and surpass the industry’s freight transportation needs.</p><p>As editor Felecia Stratton pointed out: “<a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/">Penske</a> continues to help shippers gain a competitive advantage through innovative solutions, cost-savings strategies and true partnerships.”</p><p>“We’re very pleased to once again be named to this prestigious Inbound Logistics list,” said Tom Scollard, Penske Logistics vice president for dedicated contract carriage. “We appreciate the hard work of all our very skilled associates in meeting the rigid demands required to be successful in managing today’s complex global supply chains.”</p><p><a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/solutions/transportation-services/dedicated-contract-carriage/">Click here</a> to read more about Penske’s dedicated transportation solutions.</p><p><em>By Alen Beljin</em></p></div>
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DOT Aims to Increase Safety with Cell Phone Restrictions
September 21, 2011
The Department of Transportation’s (DOT)Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is currently reviewing comments on its proposed safety regulation that would prohibit interstate commercial truck and bus drivers from using handheld cell phones while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
<p>FMCSA already bans text messaging for all drivers operating a commercial motor vehicle. That rule took effect late last year, and in March DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued a final rule banning texting for intrastate haulers carrying hazardous materials. </p><p>The new proposed FMCSA rule would take texting bans a step further and prohibit commercial drivers from reaching for, holding, or dialing a cell phone while operating a commercial motor vehicle. </p><p>Drivers violating the restrictions would face federal civil penalties of up to $2,750 for each offense and disqualification of their commercial driver's license for multiple offenses. In addition, states would suspend a driver's CDL after two or more violations of any state law on handheld cell phone use. </p><p>Motor carriers that allow their drivers to use handheld cell phones while driving would face a maximum penalty of $11,000. Approximately four million interstate commercial drivers would be affected by the rule. </p><p>FMCSA said its research shows commercial drivers reaching for an object, such as a cell phone, while driving, are three times more likely to be involved in a crash or other safety-critical event. Drivers dialing a hand-held cell phone while driving increase their risk by six times. </p><p>Nine states and the District of Columbia already ban handheld cell use for all drivers (see map on right). </p><p>Several industry groups support the ban. <a href="http://www.truckline.com/Pages/Home.aspx">American Trucking Associations</a> told FMCSA it supports banning handheld cell phone use, but asked that FMCSA not prohibit drivers from reaching for a phone or pushing “a limited number of buttons in order to initiate a hands-free call.” </p><p>FMCSA said some of the nation’s largest carriers already have company policies that ban their drivers from using handheld phones. </p><p>FMCSA said nearly 5,500 people died and half a million were injured in crashes involving a distracted driver in 2009, the last year for which data is available. </p><p>Penske is a strong supporter of <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/safety/comprehensive-safety-analysis.html">safe truck driving practices</a>.<em> </em></p><p><em>By “Move Ahead” Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Hosting Career Fairs
September 20, 2011
Penske Truck Leasing is hosting career fairs at schools nationwide for various employment opportunities.
<p>Penske’s human resources staff will be available at the following universities to discuss with students and alumni the <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/insights/">Penske Logistics’</a> Supply Chain Leadership Program and management trainee positions.</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>Sept. 27-28: <a href="http://www.utk.edu/">The University of Tennessee</a>, Knoxville, Tenn.</li> <li>Sept. 29-30: <a href="http://www.psu.edu/">Penn State</a>, State College, Pa.</li></ul><p>Members of Penske’s maintenance and human resources teams will be available to speak to students and alumni at the following tech schools to fill <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/">diesel technician</a> and customer service representative positions.</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>Oct. 5-6: <a href="http://www.lincolnedu.com/campus/nashville-tn">Nashville Auto Diesel College</a>, Nashville, Tenn.</li> <li>Oct. 11-12: <a href="http://www.uti.edu/campus-locations/houston">Universal Technical Institute (UTI) – Houston</a></li> <li>Oct. 13: <a href="http://www.uti.edu/campus-locations/boston">UTI – Boston</a></li> <li>Oct. 25-26: <a href="http://www.uti.edu/campus-locations/chicago">UTI – Chicago</a></li> <li>Nov. 1-2: <a href="http://www.uti.edu/campus-locations/dallas">UTI – Dallas</a></li> <li>Nov. 2-3: <a href="http://laramie.wyotech.edu/">WyoTech</a>, Laramie, Wyo.</li></ul><p>Please check with your school’s Career Center for exact times and locations. </p><p>For more information about Penske’s open positions, visit the <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/">Penske careers</a> page. Penske offers competitive wages and a wide range of <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/employment_benefits.html">benefits</a>. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p><p><em>By Kandace Wertz</em></p></div>
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NPTC Survey: Private Fleets Focus on Customer Service, Outbound Freight
September 20, 2011
Private fleets constitute a $300 billion-a-year business and operate more than three out of the four million medium and heavy-dutycommercial trucks on the road. They travel more than 50 percent of all truck miles and represent the largest sector of the trucking industry.
<p>Companies rely on private fleets for a variety of reasons, but the most recent survey by the <a href="http://www.nptc.org/">National Private Truck Council</a> (NPTC) shows that customer service and increased efficiency top the list. </p><p>In the annual survey in which NPTC asks why companies operate a private fleet, 88 percent of respondents reported the primary reason is because it provides better customer service to key customers than is available using alternative transportation solutions—a two percent increase compared to last year. </p><p>Cost is also an important factor with 32 percent of respondents saying their private fleet provided a more cost-efficient means of transportation—an eight percent increase over last year. </p><p>Gary F. Petty, president of NPTC, noted, “In order to get the customer service, you have to be able to manage costs and you have to be able to have the capacity available at the right price when the customer needs the product.” </p><p>Respondents could provide more than one answer, so responses total more than 100 percent. Other reasons include flexibility and <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/">supply chain</a> management solutions. </p><p>The types of hauls private carriers handle vary. However, outbound freight movements continue to account for the majority of private fleet freight movements, with private fleets handling nearly twice as much outbound freight as inbound freight. </p><p>NPTC said that is driven by the fact that in-house private fleets handle finished products with a greater degree of care, pride and attention to detail than what is available in the for-hire market. </p><p>On the inbound side of the business, 62.5 percent of the respondents said they handle inbound traffic. When they do, they haul an average of 40 percent of the freight with the rest being comprised of a combination of for-hire and <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/solutions/transportation-services/dedicated-contract-carriage/">dedicated carriers</a>. The average length of haul for these moves is 270 miles with 1.3 stops. </p><p>Private fleets provide this service out of numerous locations, with 69 percent of the respondents operating out of multiple locations. The average private fleet in the survey operates 15 different locations.</p><p>Please visit <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/">PenskeTruckLeasing.com</a> for full-service lease options, and <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/solutions/transportation-services/dedicated-contract-carriage/">Penske Logistics</a> for dedicated transportation solutions. </p><p><em>By “Move Ahead” Staff</em></p> </div>
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Penske Executive Encourages United Way Support
September 19, 2011
Mike Duff, Penske Truck Leasing’s senior vice president general counsel, and his wife Diane, are serving as co-chairs for the United Way of Berks County fundraising campaign currently underway in Pennsylvania.
<p>As Penske’s senior attorney, Mike has spent over 20 years at the company’s global headquarters in Reading, Pa., managing the company’s legal and government affairs activity.</p><p>Mike and Diane are on the local United Way’s board of directors and they are loyal contributors. </p><p>“We’re very committed to the great work that the United Way does,” said Mike Duff. “We thought that being campaign chairs would be a really good opportunity to give something back to the community and to step up in a very public way on behalf of our community and our Penske associates.”</p><p>Each year, <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/">Penske Truck Leasing</a> and <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/">Penske Logistics</a> associates in the greater Reading area combine with the company to contribute to the United Way.</p><p>“We’re honored to work with Mike and Diane this year,“ said Tammy White, <a href="http://www.uwberks.org/wwwpub/">United Way of Berks County</a> president. “They provide great leadership, energy and dedication in leading the charge to achieve campaign success.”</p><p>The United Way last week held a kickoff day, where Mike and Diane announced a fundraising goal of $8.95 million dollars at the home of the <a href="http://www.readingphillies.com/">Reading Phillies</a>, a professional baseball franchise.</p><p>The day’s events, which included assembling school supplies for underprivileged children and beautifying row homes, were covered in the press locally on WFMZ <a href="http://www.wfmz.com/news/United-Way-sets-fund-raising-goal-of-8-9-million-in-2011/-/121458/1524670/-/al054p/-/index.html">Channel 69</a> and in the <a href="http://readingeagle.com/SponsoredBy.aspx?page=http%3A//readingeagle.com/article.aspx%3Fid%3D332520">Reading Eagle newspaper.</a></p><p>“Penske has a respected history of demonstrating a phenomenal commitment to United Way’s annual campaign and generously supports our loaned campaign specialist program and participates in year-round volunteer events,” stated White.</p><p>Mike and Diane have raised two children in Berks County and are strong believers in the power of coming together for a greater cause.</p><p>“The United Way was able to teach me that no matter what your level of income is, no matter what your employment status is, or your education level, everyone can make an impact in improving the quality of life here in Berks County,” said Diane Duff.</p><p><em>By Alen Beljin</em></p><p><em>In the photo at right, White and Mike and Diane Duff pose for a picture during a Reading Phillies game. </em></p><p><em> </em></p></div>
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Penske Hiring Truck Drivers Nationwide
September 15, 2011
Would you like to join adriving team that has an industry-leading safety record?
<p>Penske’s professional drivers demonstrate their commitment to safety and service while making on-time deliveries to meet customers’ needs. With 200,000 Penske trucks on the road and a <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/">truck driver</a> in each one, Penske understands what keeps drivers happy.</p><p>A <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/insights/">Penske Logistics</a> employee since 2005, Mike Reece is a proud truck driver for a medical supply customer account in Romulus, Mich. “Penske treats its drivers well,” Reece said. “Penske provides us with ongoing training opportunities to make us more confident, comfortable and safe. Penske really emphasizes the importance of safety.”</p><p>Penske operates only top-of-the-line late-model, clean, comfortable, well-maintained trucks from the best manufacturers to make drivers’ jobs safer, easier and more enjoyable. Plus, Penske’s 24/7 roadside assistance team supports drivers during unexpected circumstances.</p><p>“I believe Penske strives for greater professionalism and has higher expectations than most of its competitors,” Reece said.</p><p>Penske is looking for <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/">professional drivers</a>, like Reece, who share our dedication to fleet safety and deep passion for customer service and high ethical standards. Candidates must have a commercial driver’s license, clean driving record, at least two years of previous experience for tractor-trailers and at least one year for straight trucks.</p><p>Whether you prefer to travel the country or stay close to home, Penske offers a variety of flexible professional truck driver shifts and positions:</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>Over-the-road driver: Transport cargo from distribution centers to local distribution outlets. Spend time at home one night per workweek and on weekends, generally.</li> <li>Local driver: Transport merchandise from local distribution outlets to local retailers and production facilities. Spend time at home daily.</li> <li>Part-time/Casual hiker positions: Enjoy the opportunity to work flexible hours and earn competitive pay.</li></ul><p>“I enjoy the freedom of driving a truck,” said Reece, who spent several years as an over-the-road driver before becoming a local driver. “It’s been great seeing different areas of the country, but now I enjoy coming home every day.”</p><p>Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics employ more than 4,000 truck drivers and hikers in the United States and Canada. If you are seeking a rewarding career as a truck driver, please visit the <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/">Penske careers page</a>, or follow our job openings on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/GoPenskeCareers" title="@GoPenskeCareers on Twitter">Twitter</a>. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.</p><p><em>By Kandace Wertz</em></p></div>
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Penske Extends InformationWeek 500 Winning Streak in 2011
September 14, 2011
For the 11th consecutive yearPenske has earned a spot in the InformationWeek 500, placing 53rd, the company’s fifth top 100 appearance during the streak.
<p>InformationWeek, according to a news release, “identifies and honors the nation’s most innovative users of information technology with its annual 500 listing, and also tracks the technology, strategies, investment and administrative practices of America’s best-known companies.” </p><p>A private company, Penske Truck Leasing routinely makes the list alongside a slew of well-known Fortune 500 corporations.</p><p>Bill Stobbart, Penske’s senior vice president of information technology, was on hand to accept the award Tuesday evening at the <a href="http://www.informationweek.com/">InformationWeek</a> 500 Conference gala awards ceremony at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, Calif.</p><p>“This year’s ranking placed special emphasis on those high-octane business technology innovators,” explained Rob Preston, editor-in-chief of InformationWeek. “Companies and their IT organizations need to innovate faster than ever before to stay a step or two ahead of their customers, partners and competitors.”</p><p>Moving faster is certainly the theme of the company’s submission.</p><p>In an effort to coordinate off-site administrative office operations in Mexico, India and the U.S., Penske introduced a vendor workflow process referred to as the case tracker. This technology was jointly developed by the company’s finance and IT departments, and a vendor, Genpact.</p><p>The case tracker IT structure allows Penske locations to create pre-assigned queues that record repeatable processes for several purposes: information compilation (e.g. customer and vendor e-mails, paper documents, dates/times of key phone calls ), schedule widgets (e.g. work templates, order flow and important due dates) and real time reporting. </p><p>Over the course of a calendar year, the goal is to process in excess of 1.2 million transactions in this new manner. “The ultimate goal is to allow for seamless handoffs between Penske departments, centers and vendor companies,” Stobbart said.</p><p>“There is no way we could have achieved the workflow automation and control that we have today without the innovative approach we have taken,” said Sharad Gera, Penske’s director of financial operations. “We completed deployment to seven departments just this past year.”</p><p>The company’s chief technology officer since 1998, Stobbart stated: “This is just one example of where Penske’s IT staff is working hand-in-hand with the process owners to leverage technology to drive improvement. I am very pleased that Penske has again been recognized by InformationWeek as a top 100 IT innovator. Our IT associates globally do a fantastic job for our customers and employees and I’m really proud of their contributions.”</p><p><em>By Alen Beljin</em></p></div>
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Penske Logistics Truck Drivers Deliver Excellence
September 14, 2011
“Our truck drivers play an integral role in not only Penske’s success, but also the success of our customers,” said Stanley Stone, vice president of safety for Penske Logistics. “They work hard to ensure the safe, prompt and seamless delivery of our customer’s goods, while maintaining the highest level of customer service. We thank them for all their contributions.”
<p>While we can’t highlight all the 2,700 members of our <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/">driving team</a>, we’d like to showcase one of our devoted drivers named Juan Sixtos. He has earned accident- and injury-free merits for his entire seven-year career with Penske.</p><p>Sixtos is a truck driver for Penske Logistics. His routes serve a leading retailer in Patterson, Calif. He is one of the many great truck drivers who help Penske Logistics provide <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/solutions/transportation-services/dedicated-contract-carriage/">Dedicated Contract Carriage services</a> across North America.</p><p>Sixtos’ supervisor, Tito Muniz, can attest to the driver’s invaluable contributions to Penske.</p><p>“Juan is a dedicated individual who always steps up when needed the most,” said Muniz, senior operations supervisor. “He is also a very humble individual. Every day, he shows up to work with a smile and greets all those around him with a handshake. Juan is always prepared and never rushes. He definitely takes his time in order to work safely.”</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="066677bbffb5b1d7fbcb74017662b9c4" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="c04d7" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNjk1NC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYxMTc0NTA1M30.tMz6XvHI6kSddZEPCq-qq-0xT8gXlSUlVawZNXmKoy4/img.jpg?width=980"/>Meet Penske Logistics Driver Juan Sixtos:</p><p><strong>What do you enjoy most about driving for Penske?</strong></p><p><em>“I enjoy the fact that I am able to come home and be with my family almost every night. I also take advantage of the extra time to continue to study the piano, which is a passion of mine.”</em></p><p><strong>Why are you proud to be a truck driver?</strong></p><p><em>“Becoming a truck driver was a goal of mine, and I am very proud to have achieved it and continued with it for more than 13 years. It’s not an easy job and not everyone can do it.”</em></p><p><strong>What makes working with other professional truck drivers so rewarding?</strong></p><p><em>“Assuring that the merchandise is always delivered on time, even when dealing with all the potential hazards that may come our way when out on the road.”</em></p><p><strong>What are the essential qualities for being a good truck driver? </strong></p><p><em>“A good truck driver must be respectful, responsible, honest, willing to work and always be safe.”</em></p><p><strong>Want to Join Our Family of Safe Truck Drivers?</strong></p><p>Have the essential qualities for a being a safe truck driver? We’re now hiring experienced truck drivers with safe driving records nationwide. Visit our website to learn more about truck driving <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/">careers</a> with Penske. You can also view our available job postings on <a href="http://twitter.com/gopenskecareers">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/penske">Facebook.</a></p><p><em>By Kandace Wertz</em></p></div>
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Penske Supports Transportation Industry Truck Safety Via IFDA Sponsorship
September 13, 2011
Penske Truck Leasing once again is championing safety in the transportation industry through its support of the 25th Annual International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) Food Industry Truck Driving Championships. Penske is the leading sponsor and primary vehicle provider.
<p><a href="http://www.ifdaonline.org/webarticles/anmviewer.asp?a=601&z=37">The event</a> will take place at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort from Sept. 23-25 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. </p><p>Drivers representing food service distributors, food service manufacturers with private fleets, retail/wholesale distributors, self-distributing retail supermarket companies and other types of food companies across North America gather to compete each year in this important industry safety event. </p><p>Stated Britt Wood, IFDA vice president of industry programs and services: "The IFDA Truck Driving Championship is the only national event held for an industry in North America and we are very proud to have Penske supporting this event. Penske's participation is a clear reflection of the company's support for a strong safety culture for drivers across the food industry." </p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="2370fd83ec482325d17e611725fbcffe" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="01dee" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNjk1MC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTU5ODYxNjkzMH0.LEn_PrvRqlpzjgxZU4JLXkaDeY7QteYc4joR7L4tm0U/img.jpg?width=980"/>The IFDA is a trade organization of food service distributors serving operations throughout the U.S., Canada, and other countries. </p><p>Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics are <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/dot-regulations/">strong advocates of truck safety</a> on North American roadways. Penske is in compliance with regulatory agencies and is a partner in the Smith System driver training program.</p><p> <em>By Alen Beljin</em></p></div>
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Penske Weathered Irene, Focused on Customer Service
September 12, 2011
In preparation forHurricane Irene, which wreaked havoc up and down the Eastern Seaboard of the United States in late August, Penske Truck Leasing had many moving parts to contend with.
<p>It mobilized its contingency plans at hundreds of possibly affected locations ahead of the pending storm, which entailed moving trucks and equipment, stocking up on fuel and coordinating closely with its customers. </p><p>Local Penske offices proactively contacted consumer rental customers and asked them to either pick up their rental trucks early, or to delay pick-up, until the hurricane had passed over their respective region.</p><p><a href="https://www.gopenske.com/">Penske</a> also had additional staff on-hand at its Reading, Pa. global headquarters to handle increased customer issues related to the storm. Penske’s leaders met to monitor the storm and respond to any special situations that could have developed. </p><p><strong>24/7 Response to Impending Storm</strong></p><p>The central hub of Penske’s response efforts was the <a href="http://blog.gopenske.com/lease/penske%e2%80%99s-247-roadside-assistance-team-is-always-on-call/">24/7 emergency roadside assistance center</a>. The center had several tasks to concern themselves with. </p><p>The first? Ensuring that all Penske <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/">leasing</a>, <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/">logistics</a>, <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/">rental</a> and <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/">contract maintenance</a> customers were assisted during times of inclement weather.</p><p>“In some cases, we’re emergency responders for the emergency responders,” stated Julie Levering, Penske’s director of maintenance services. She was referring to a customer base of medical supply companies that keep hospitals well stocked, and <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/commercial-truck-rental/commercial-trucks/">utilities needing rentals</a> to fix downed lines.</p><p>The second task? Serve as the disaster command center for all leasing and logistics operations in North America. </p><p>Penske locations were required to report in to the center any power outages, damages and closures, etc. The information was then compiled as hourly reports during the most sensitive times.</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="8973aeb05e48d62661063a1a57cab3c0" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="d00f6" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNjk0OC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0ODA4Mzk5M30.WTLz9ExGydA-iz8f46O0DWo7vwElSW2e7bTN05Qzw_Q/img.jpg?width=980"/>Since the hurricane path could have included Penske’s corporate headquarters in Reading, Pa., during the weekend, Levering and her team also rolled out contingency plans. On-site generators were checked, and rechecked.</p><p>In the photo at right, 24/7 center supervisor Rowland George checks on weather patterns during Hurricane Irene.</p><p><strong>Irene Did Not Seriously Affect Penske Operations </strong></p><p>The 24/7 team did not see a noticeable spike in customer calls. There were maybe two dozen temporary closures of Penske facilities and there were no issues at headquarters.</p><p>Penske’s vice president of security, Drew Parenti, served as facilitator for this crisis management plan: “as a company, we were concerned with the safety of our associates, properly serving our customers and protecting our facilities and assets from damage. The field did a terrific job and it was very impressive to see.”</p><p>Levering’s thoughts on how Hurricane Irene affected the company: “It was relatively uneventful. People took the warning seriously and took the steps to be prepared, which was the smart thing to do. I think many companies and individuals diverted their operations,” around the hurricane’s path.</p><p>Now that Hurricane Irene has come and went, there is still work to be done. </p><p>“Our crisis management team will meet for an after-action briefing,” said Parenti. “We’ll look for opportunities to improve and streamline our crisis response plans, make those plans uniform across the enterprise, and automate the most critical processes. In my experience, the best emergency response plans are those that address the relevant issues, yet are relatively brief and easy to follow.”</p><p><em>By Alen Beljin</em></p></div>
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National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Arrives
September 12, 2011
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is now upon us, to celebrate the 3.2 million professional truck drivers across the U.S., according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA).
<p><a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/">Penske Logistics</a> president Marc Althen is thankful for the role that the company’s 2,700 truck drivers play in the company’s success.</p><p>“Our drivers are an integral part of our business,” Althen explained. “They often complete the connection between our customers' business and the actual end customer, whether it's delivering a Whirlpool appliance, components to a Ford assembly plant, or fresh baked goods to a Wawa convenience store. </p><p>“Their professionalism and reliable performance is a key component of the overall experience our customers have come to expect from Penske,” Althen stated.</p><p>Althen was proud that Penske truck drivers made their deliveries during Hurricane Irene, “going the extra mile” and delivering vital services and products.</p><p>As ATA noted in a <a href="http://www.truckline.com/pages/article.aspx?id=101%2F%7bC4187953-4463-459F-A592-C16D29AFE284%7d">news release</a>: “logging over 408 billion miles per year, trucks delivered 8.8 billion tons of freight in 2009, or 68 percent of total U.S. freight tonnage. Professional truck drivers are more essential to the national economy than ever before, and they’re delivering their loads safely and professionally.”</p><p>Althen stated the company is hiring experienced truck drivers with excellent safety records. A positive of driving for Penske: 80 percent of drivers return home to their families each evening. Please <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/">click here</a> to learn more about a career with Penske.</p><p><em>By Alen Beljin</em></p> </div>
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Penske Careers in Vehicle Maintenance
September 09, 2011
Today, Swift is vice president of field maintenance for the company’s north central region. He is based in suburban Chicago and his areas of responsibility include 16 states in the Midwest.
<p>“I recognized right away that this was a great organization,” Swift recalled. “I knew that if I worked hard, the company would recognize and reward.”</p><p><strong>Investing in Maintenance Excellence </strong></p><p>At Penske, there are over 5,400 maintenance technicians working on a North America truck fleet of about 210,000, ensuring that customer equipment is kept in <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/">top shape and on the road</a>.</p><p>As Swift points out, there are plenty of training opportunities for Penske technicians to stay abreast of the latest in diagnostic, state-of-the-art technology. Today’s <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/vehicles//">medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks</a> have become more complicated than consumer cars, and require so much more than a tool box to maintain.</p><p>The company provides 40 hours of annual mandatory training, and its training program has been <a href="http://blog.gopenske.com/lease/penske-truck-leasing-receives-ase-re-certification/">certified</a> by the National Institute of Automotive Excellence (ASE). There are also advancement opportunities within Penske’s voluntary <a href="http://blog.gopenske.com/lease/penske-maintenance-technician-certification-program-equals-excellence-and-opportunity/">Technician Certification Program</a> (TCP).</p><p><strong>Views From the Field</strong></p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="63f9ed76fcc74bdb7ddf7820e9bff902" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="f1987" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNjk0MS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyNjY5OTkxMn0.hdh23UTpCoVqWk8QneQnxv5YQb1aJrtW8bAB7Dp8vzw/img.jpg?width=980"/>Kim Maue (photo top right) is a maintenance supervisor in Kennesaw, Ga., and has been in her current role for over eight years, after receiving several promotions along the way. She works with the technicians to ensure that the location’s trucks are maintained properly and on time, and orders parts.</p><p>“I love the challenge of working with our internal and external customers, Maue noted. “There’s something different every day.” She started working with a Penske location in Indiana as a hiker, delivering trucks to different locations in the region. Maue was also in the employ of a Penske rental agent, assisting consumers with their <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/">do-it-yourself moves</a>. She hopes to complete Penske’s TCP program in the next two years, and has her commercial driver’s license (CDL).</p><p>During his 10 years with Penske, Jesse Estrada (photo middle right) has gone through every level of the TCP program as a <img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="4d56757b3d9b93b7563dde24122e5c31" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="174c4" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNjk0Mi9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzOTk1NDI5Nn0.n7ual2roZcEgXzu-v1DwbIA0Lk0v2B0t3ziZt8mkCsQ/img.jpg?width=980"/>technician at the company’s Montebello, Calif. location. Evolving as both a person and a technician is important to Estrada. “I love learning about theory and new technology,” Estrada said of the TCP program.</p><p>“This is a great opportunity to improve myself as a technician, and there aren’t many places that provide this type of opportunity,” Estrada pointed out. “It is a great program and I have a sense of pride having completed it. I get a sense of satisfaction from learning to diagnose and fix a truck.”</p><p>Estrada’s earned an associate’s degree and is currently pursuing an engineering bachelor’s degree at California State University, Long Beach.</p><p>While both Maue and Estrada<img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="2ce7ff05b539ec24f20292ea08c321d1" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="f4491" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNjk0My9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYwNzQ3MTg5NX0.KyTGJX8RDuaHbQ9s5mpmDxMSFJPKDsZ6sjDAGgm0Twk/img.jpg?width=980"/> have spent several years with Penske, Jason Blalock is getting his career off the ground in Wilsonville, Ore. Blalock started at Penske as a customer service representative and was quickly promoted.</p><p>He is now a second-year tech III in his first full-time job, and is nearly ready to graduate from the Portland (Ore.) Community College diesel service technology program.</p><p>“I have always considered a job as a technician,” Blalock (photo bottom right) stated, recounting a childhood spent at his father’s auto repair shop. “One of my earliest memories is at age five using a rubber mallet and a block of wood to drive pistons out of a Datsun engine block.”</p><p>He is enrolled in the company’s TCP program, and views completion as a viable promotional path. “I hope to move into a tech II position and eventually a tech I job (the highest level before entering management),” Blalock said. He has earned his CDL license.</p><p><strong>Opportunities Are Available</strong></p><p>When Swift looks back on his Penske career path, one that other technicians can look to emulate, he notes that he never campaigned for the next job, knowing full well the value of human capital. “I never sought out a promotion,” he said.</p><p>Swift then dispensed a piece of advice that he no has doubt conveyed on more than one occasion: “We want our guys to come in and do well and advance. They have to work smart and work safe. It is up to the individual as to how far they would like to advance at Penske – the <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/">opportunities</a> are here.”</p><p><em>By Alen Beljin</em></p></div>
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Penske Ranked As Top Employer by Pa. Magazine
September 08, 2011
Penske Truck Leasing, headquartered in Reading, Pa., has been ranked a top 10 employer byBerks County Living, a regional lifestyle magazine.
<p>With 1,330 employees in the greater Reading area, <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/">Penske</a> ranked No. 9 on this year’s list.</p><p>Company President and CEO Brian Hard told the magazine: “We have a long history of investing in the communities where we live and work.”</p><p>In total, Penske employs approximately 20,000 people worldwide.</p><p><em>By Alen Beljin</em></p></div>
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Penske Logistics Europe Speaking at JDA FocusConnect 2011
September 08, 2011
Marla Piccolomini,Penske Logistics Europe director of logistics engineering, will serve as a guest speaker at next month’s JDA FocusConnect 2011 conference in London.
<p>The event will be held at the Sofitel London Heathrow from Oct. 25 to Oct. 27. The conference, hosted by <a href="http://www.jda.com/focusconnect/agenda.html">JDA Software</a>, will share business supply chain best practices.</p><p>As part of the conference’s Transportation and Logistics Network Design track, Piccolomini will present a session titled: Engineering Synergies When Consolidating Multiple Supply Chains.</p><p>She explained of the session: “consolidating supply chains is fast becoming part of the new economy, with the increase in acquisitions and corporate restructurings. Penske is leading the way with designing joint supply chains for new and existing customers, as they look for ways to combine their transportation needs in simplifying their networks, while also producing financial benefits and service improvements.”</p><p>Piccolomini was a guest “Move Ahead” blogger in February, penning: <a href="http://blog.gopenske.com/logistics/guest-editorial-making-supply-chain-and-logistics-collaboration-work/">Making Supply Chain and Logistics Collaboration Work</a>.</p><p>If you are in need of a supply chain partner in Europe, please <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/europe/contact-logistics.html">contact</a> Penske Logistics Europe. </p><p><em>By Alen Beljin</em></p></div>
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Penske Logistics Europe will be attending the German Logistics Assocation‘s (BVL)*28th International Supply Chain Conference in Berlin, Germany, October 19 – 21. Penske will also have a booth presence at the event. Please visit us in booth T/02 in the Tegel room.
<p>As a part of the conference, Penske Logistics has jointly submitted a case study entry for the conference’s annual competition with Ford Motor Company of Europe.</p><p>The case study focuses on the supply chain coordination effort between Penske Logistics Europe and Ford’s Customer Service Division (FCSD) in Europe. Together, they worked to optimize the inbound, outbound and intercompany supply chain processes for automotive spare parts supplies for Ford, partnering with its other brands, to serve their European dealership networks.</p><p>Visit us online to learn more <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/europe/">about Penske Logistics Europe</a> and its capabilities. Be sure to download our collection of European supply chain and logistics case studies in a wide range of industries that include the <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/europe/case-studies/">automotive, pharmaceutical, chemical</a> and other industries as well.</p><p><em>* The German Logistics Assocation is also known as the Bundesvereinigung Logistik (BVL).</em></p><p><em>By Randy Ryerson</em></p> </div>
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