Penske Continues Upward Hiring Trend in 2012
Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics plan to hire approximately 3,500 associates within their North American operations throughout 2012.
Supply Chain Innovation Focus of CSCMP’s 2012 Europe Conference
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) will hold its eighth European conference, April 23-25, 2012, in Frankfurt, Germany, at the Hilton Frankfurt Airport. The conference will focus on supply chain management innovation and best practices. The event will offer educational sessions and networking opportunities to global supply chain executives.Penske Logistics Europe is one of the major sponsors of this event.
Penske Named Big 25 Employer by Reading Eagle Business Weekly
Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics, headquartered in Reading, Pa., earned a spot on The Big 25 listing of local employers by the Reading EagleBusiness Weekly. The companies placed 13th, its same listing as 2010.
Penske Logistics Opens New Office in Düsseldorf, Germany
Penske Logistics has opened a new office in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Safety Tip: Keep Out of the No-Zones Near Trucks
Penske wants you to share the road safely with trucks and other large vehicles. Passenger vehicles such as cars and SUVs should know that much like their own vehicles, large trucks have blind spots. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has dubbed blind spots on large vehicles as the ”No-Zones” and every passenger driver should know them.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued its final hours-of-service (HOS) rule, decreasing a driver’s allowable work week and altering the restart provision.
Penske Truck Rental’s Annual Top 10 Moving Destinations
For the second straight year “Move Ahead” is presenting Penske Truck Rental’s list of top moving destinations. Just like in 2010, the 2011 edition has plenty of sunny locales. Here is the list:
Safe Winter Driving Trips
Keep in mind these important safe winter driving tips when venturing out in a Penske rental truck this season.
New Idling Regulations to Take Effect in 2012
Jurisdictions nationwide are continuing to add idling regulations, and in an effort to create greater uniformity for drivers, several states are considering statewide regulations versus individual county or city regulations.
FMCSA Releases Final Hours-of-Service Rule
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced last month that it is retaining the 11-hour driving time limit. However, the agency imposed restrictions on the use of the 34-hour restart – to include two consecutive nighttime periods from 1 to 5 a.m. - and restricted consecutive hours of driving by including a required rest break. The FMCSA has provided a lengthy transition period until July 13, 2013 for most but not all of its changes.
Stay Current on Snow and Ice Removal Laws
As winter weather comes calling, drivers in certain regions of the country are bound to have snow and ice buildup on their vehicles. Not only can that snow and ice dislodge during transit, damaging vehicles or injuring drivers, it could also mean drivers can face state fines.