Penske Logistics Honored as Food Logistics Magazine Top 100 3PL
August 22, 2013
For the second time this week,Penske Logistics has announced placement to another Top 100 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) list, this one for Food Logistics magazine.
<p>“We appreciate the opportunity to be considered a top supply chain provider by Food Logistics magazine,” said Marc Althen, Penske Logistics president. “This is an area of growth for our company. Honors like this are attainable only because of the dedicated efforts of our associates.”</p><p>According to the magazine, The Top 100 3PL & Cold Storage Providers serve as a resource directory of third-party logistics and cold storage providers whose products and services are critical for companies in the food and beverage supply chain, from food growers, producers and manufacturers to retail grocers, convenience markets and others.</p><p align="right"><i>By “Move Ahead” Staff</i></p></div>
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Free Supply Chain Webinar: Penske Logistics & Whirlpool Corp
August 21, 2013
Penske Logistics and Whirlpool Corporation are teaming up withSupplyChainBrain for a free, educational webinar titled: Developing a World-Class Transportation Center of Excellence -- The Power of Partnership. The webinar takes place Wed., August 28, 2013 at 1 p.m. Eastern. Click here to register and learn more.
<p>During this session, you will gain insights into how Whirlpool Corporation and Penske Logistics collaborated to create a <em>Transportation Center of Excellence</em> to design and manage Whirlpool’s North America supply chain.</p><p>Featured presenters include Elizabeth Hall of Whirlpool Corporation and Robert Daymon of Penske Logistics. The session will be moderated by Russell Goodman, editor-in-chief of Supply Chain Brain.</p><p>Read more about Penske's award-winning supply chain and logistics work with Whirlpool Corporation <a href="http://blog.gopenske.com/logistics/penske-logistics-honored-by-whirlpool-with-pair-of-awards/" title="Penske Logistics Wins Two Awards from Whirlpool Corporation">here.</a></p><p><em>"Move Ahead" Staff</em></p> </div>
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Move Back to College with Penske
August 19, 2013
Fall semesters are cranking-up across the nation and students are heading to campus for another year of higher education. Not every student needs to rent a moving truck to get their stuff back to school, but if you’re one of those who do, below are some benefits to making that move in a Penske truck.
<p><b>Student Discounts</b></p><p><a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/discounts/college/" rel="noopener">College students save</a> 10 percent on all truck rentals when they show their college ID. Save an additional 10 percent when you book your one-way rental online. Add those discounts up and you’ll save almost 20 percent. Hint: AAA members can save <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/discounts/aaa/" rel="noopener">even more</a>.</p><p><b>Free Miles</b></p><p>Penske offers <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/discounts/unlimited-miles/" rel="noopener">free unlimited mileage</a> on all one-way truck rentals – all day, every day.</p><p><b>Great Trucks</b></p><p>With one of the youngest fleets in the industry, the majority of Penske trucks won’t stay in our fleet long enough to get a bachelor’s degree <em>(e.g. 4 years)</em>. In other words, we buy a lot of new trucks every year.<b></b></p><p><b>No Surcharges</b></p><p>Some companies include a surcharge on truck rentals for anyone 18-23 years old. <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/discounts/college/" rel="noopener" title="Penske Truck Rental Offers College Student Moving Discounts!">Penske Truck Rental</a> doesn’t.</p><p><b>Free Moving Invites</b></p><p>Invite your friends to help you move from your favorite social channel.</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.528332157230333.1073741826.143214939075392&type=1" rel="noopener">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="http://pinterest.com/penskemoving/helpmemove-ecards/" rel="noopener">Pinterest</a></li> <li><a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/+pensketruckrental/albums/5885703421971708945" rel="noopener">Google+</a></li></ul><p><b>Picture Prizes</b></p><p>You don’t have to rent to win. See a Penske truck. Snap a photo of the truck. Send your photo to <a href="mailto:truckphoto@penske.com">truckphoto@penske.com</a> for a chance to win one of <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/discounts/" rel="noopener">our great monthly sweepstake prizes</a>.</p><p><b>Sweet Tunes</b></p><p>Every Penske rental truck is equipped with an MP3 jack and/or CD player.</p><p><b>Storage Space</b></p><p>Tap into the largest <a href="http://partner.sparefoot.com/penske/" rel="noopener">selection of self-storage units</a> on the Web.</p><p><b>Great Careers</b></p><p>Today you may be renting one of our yellow trucks to help during a college move. When you’re ready to think “career,” <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/" rel="noopener">keep Penske in mind</a>. Penske Truck Leasing is a diverse transportation company with operations all over the world.</p><p><em>By "Move Ahead" Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Logistics Named Top 100 3PL Provider by Inbound Logistics
August 19, 2013
Penske Logistics has secured a spot on the 2013 Inbound Logistics Magazine Top 100 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) Provider list.
<p>“It is an honor to earn placement on the Inbound Logistics Top 100 3PL Provider list,” said <a href="http://www.PenskeLogistics.com">Penske Logistics</a> president Marc Althen. “This serves as reaffirmation of Penske’s customer-first philosophy and recognition of our growth. This is possible through the hard work of our associates.”</p><p>Each year, <a href="http://www.inboundlogistics.com">Inbound Logistics</a> editors select the best logistics solutions providers by carefully evaluating submitted information, conducting personal interviews and online research, and comparing that data to the readers’ burgeoning global supply chain and logistics challenges. IL editors selected this year's class of Top 100 3PLs from a pool of more than 300 companies.</p><p>Penske Logistics also received another Inbound Logistics honor: the 2013 Readers’ Choice Top 10 3PL Excellence Award. Penske was sixth.</p><p><em>By "Move Ahead" Staff</em></p> <p align="center"><b> </b></p></div>
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Penske Supporting ATA Driving Championships
August 15, 2013
Penske is supporting the upcomingAmerican Trucking Associations’ (ATA) National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) by providing two day cabs and two 26-foot straight trucks.
<p>More than 400 professional drivers will compete in the NTDC Aug. 20-24 at the Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City. The event tests competitors’ inspection skills, knowledge and professionalism. Each driver performs a written examination, personal interview, pre-trip inspection test and a skills test.</p><p>Participants are comprised of winners of eight classes of competitions at the state level. To participate, professional drivers must be must be accident-free for at least one year prior to the competition.</p><p>Drivers will compete for various driver excellence awards and the ultimate Grand Champion award.</p><p align="right"><i>By Kandace Wertz</i></p></div>
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Penske Used Trucks Offers New Roadside Assistance & Warranty
August 09, 2013
Penske Used Trucks is now offering complimentary warranties and emergency roadside assistance services with the new purchase of select used trucks and tractors.
<p>“Purchasing equipment from Penske is about value,” said Jack Mitchell, vice president remarketing for Penske Truck Leasing. “We are very happy to offer enhanced value to our customers and to help ensure a stronger peace of mind.”</p><p>Customers acquiring Penske trucks and tractors will receive both a complimentary one-year membership to emergency breakdown services from <a href="http://www.roadsidemasters.com/">RoadsideMASTERS.com </a>and a limited-time warranty (Class 3 to Class 7 trucks, 6 months/25,000 miles; Class 8 tractors, 3 months/25,000 miles) from <a href="http://www.ntpwarranty.com/">National Truck Protection</a>.</p><p align="right">Certain restrictions apply, so interested parties should call 888-803-5675 for additional information, or access <a href="https://www.penskeusedtrucks.com/">www.PenskeUsedTrucks.com</a>.</p><p align="right"><i>By “Move Ahead” Staff</i></p><p><span class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="e408b7872cbc6c443c83d760f131f4f8" style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="auto" type="lazy-iframe" scrolling="no" data-runner-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jKJHxjqjEM0?rel=0" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;" width="100%"></iframe></span></p></div>
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Veterans Enjoy Penske Race Shop Tour
August 07, 2013
This weekend, the No. 12 Penske Truck Rental Ford Mustang will make another NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) appearance in the Zippo 200 race at Watkins Glen International. Penske Racing Driver Sam Hornish, Jr. will drive the iconic yellow car that will again feature the hashtag: #OneWay4PVA calling attention to Penske Truck Rental’s year-long fundraising effort to benefit the Paralyzed Veterans of America’s (PVA) Mission: ABLE program.
<p>Ahead of Saturday’s race, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sam-Hornish-Jr/74718995913" title="Sam Hornish, Jr. Facebook Page">Sam Hornish, Jr</a>. took some time to meet with a few veterans and representatives from PVA. The veterans were treated to a behind-the-scenes tour of the <a href="http://www.penskeracing.com" title="Penske Racing">Penske Racing</a> facility, an up-close look at the Penske Truck Rental Ford Mustang as well as souvenirs from the gift shop.</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="483f472c0d5177c1b38008a6380cf050" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="9cec4" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNzI3NC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY2NzgyOTU4N30.LNJDRc5NYfy6a1SIwD8e9B78dIervfE2XC5CbdTj4dU/img.jpg?width=980"/>At last year’s NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Watkins Glen, Hornish earned his first-ever NASCAR pole. He led 15 laps as he went on to score a top-three finish. Over the last two seasons in NNS competition Hornish has an average finish of 3.75 at road-course events.</p><p>After last weekend's strong, second-place finish in the Penske Truck Rental Ford Mustang, Hornish is just 14 points out of first in the series standings. He and Regan Smith both have 684 points with Smith holding a one win advantage over Hornish.</p><p>“We are coming out of a solid performance last weekend at Iowa and we ran very well last year at The Glen," Hornish said in a statement. “So, we are looking forward this race. I do enjoy the road course races as I feel like they suit my driving style. It is a challenge to set the car up as best as possible and then the driver has to carry it through the tough spots, and I like that. It is also a beautiful area and the fans are great, too. The Penske Truck Rental Ford team is ready for this one.”</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="1df279c18681e40171f0848db5ef85bd" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="b4d5a" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNzI3MC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1MTQ1OTYyOH0.zZr8wPAE4RazDQwXRQvvYYzX47GSCOVlyFoJ_eeCYJA/img.jpg?width=980"/></p><p>The Zippo 200 race at Watkins Glen International takes place Saturday, August 10 at 2:15 p.m. ET and will be broadcasted on ABC.</p><p>The <a href="http://www.pva.org/site/c.ajIRK9NJLcJ2E/b.6357755/apps/s/content.asp?ct=13129905" title="PVA Website">Paralyzed Veterans of America</a> is an organization founded by veterans for veterans. The Mission: ABLE campaign ensures veterans with disabilities get the care, benefits and job opportunities they’ve earned and deserve.</p><p>Since May, Penske Truck Rental has been inviting its consumer rental customers to <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/discounts/mission-able/" title="Lear More about Penske Truck Rental's #OneWay4PVA Campaign">donate $1 to support Mission: ABLE</a> when they rent one-way trucks. The fundraising effort will continue to run through Memorial Day 2014.</p><p>To multiply the impact of its customers’ contributions Penske Truck Rental is also matching each $1 donation its customers make during the campaign. Direct donations may also be made to Penske Truck Rental’s #OneWay4PVA campaign without renting a truck on the PVA’s website <a href="http://pva.org/penskegives">here.</a></p><p><i> By "Move Ahead" Staff</i></p></div>
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Penske Truck Rental has introduced a new suite of moving services for companies seeking to relocate their employees, or to place new hires, within the United States or Canada viawww.employeemoves.com.
<p>As Dave Baptisti, director of national consumer sales and programs for <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/">Penske</a> explained, there two types of scenarios for employees on the move.</p><p>“If a company wants to relocate an employee and their family from Philadelphia to Charlotte, they can rent Penske moving trucks and acquire services from our business relationships in a direct bill or lump sum format,” he said.</p><p>“Some companies may provide an employee a $10,000 check to move, allowing the families to best determine how to accomplish that,” Baptisti continued. “In an effort to save money they may go the do-it-yourself truck rental route. Other companies may use a direct bill process with a truck rental and moving support services to make things easier for the family.”</p><p>Companies also utilize the direct bill option when hiring and relocating recent college graduates and placing them in their first jobs.</p><p>Both the corporation and the employee benefit from this bundled moving process, as discounts are available from Simple Moving Labor, which will pack, unpack and even drive the rental truck for a customer, or another like SpareFoot that can help customers locate the most affordable self-storage options.</p><p>“We see this as an area of significant growth,” Baptisti explained. “There is a changing business model for relocations. Companies are looking for ways to reduce costs and make their employees happy.”</p><p>As a leading <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/">transportation company</a>, Penske has hundreds of relocation customers, including Fortune 500 companies with <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/">full-service lease</a> and <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/commercial-truck-rental/">commercial truck rental</a> contracts and third-party relocation companies.</p><p>According to Worldwide ERC, a professional association for workforce mobility of which Penske Truck Rental is a member, organizations often permit employees an average of less than two weeks (11 days) to accept a formal transfer offer.</p><p>Once an employee accepts a transfer offer, employers are allowing the transferee an average of 33 days to move and report to their new job.</p><p>“Our members are reporting that U.S. employee transfer volume is up this year over last,” stated Peggy Smith, president and CEO of Worldwide ERC. “While challenges certainly remain, improvements in many housing markets across the country and a slowly rebounding U.S. economy are removing some of the most-frequently cited reasons for employee reluctance to relocate.”</p><p>Penske Truck Rental is a business unit of Penske Truck Leasing. With one of the newest moving truck rental fleets, Penske provides do-it-yourself movers with clean, well-maintained and reliable rental trucks as well as moving equipment, <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/supplies-and-services/boxes-and-supplies/">packing supplies and accessories</a>.</p><p align="right"><i>By Alen Beljin</i></p></div>
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Penske Logistics has won the contract to operate and manage Kroger’s 600,000 square foot refrigerated food distribution facility located in West Shelbyville, Ind. Penske officially began operating the facility July 21.Penske Logistics has hired the 816 existing workers at the facility including those represented by Teamsters Local 135.
<p>“We’re excited to have earned this new business opportunity and to serve the needs of such a well-respected company like <a href="http://www.kroger.com/">Kroger</a>,” said Marc Althen, Penske Logistics president.</p><p>“We’ve continued to diversify our portfolio of customers over the last several years to include <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/solutions/warehousing-and-distribution/">warehousing and distribution</a> center operations for leading food, beverage and grocery customers in North America, Europe and Asia,” he added.</p><p>Penske is one of the leading providers of <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/solutions/warehouse-management.html">distribution center management and warehousing solutions</a>. Penske uses its logistics engineering expertise, technology and industry best practices to optimize millions of square feet of warehousing space and inventory for its customers around the world.</p><p>Kroger, one of the world's largest retailers, employs more than 339,000 associates who serve customers in 2,422 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states under two dozen local banner names including Kroger, City Market, Dillons, Jay C, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry's, King Soopers, QFC, Ralphs and Smith's. The company also operates convenience stores, fine jewelry stores, supermarket fuel centers and food processing plants in the U.S.</p><p><em>By "Move Ahead" Staff</em></p></div>
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