To make a true comparison between leasing vehicles for your truck fleet or buying your own, you need a comprehensive list of points to consider so you can make an informed decision. Take a look at these considerations presented on this infographic from Penske Truck Leasing, and get a clearer picture of which option may be right for you.
Penske will participate in the first-ever Support Military Spouses’ Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Embassy Suites Fayetteville, 4760 Lake Valley Drive, Fayetteville, N.C. The job fair is geared toward military spouses, but the event is open to anyone with a military I.D.
Penske’s HR recruiters will be available to discuss available positions, including part-time rental representatives and full-time management trainees, diesel technicians, fueler/washer/vehicle detailers, and fleet maintenance leadership positions.
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is exhibiting this week in booth 926 at the International Foodservice Distributors Association’s annual Distribution Solutions Conference. The conference takes place Oct. 21 - 23 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. In keeping with the wider organization's its winning tradition at the Indy 500, Penske Truck Leasing will feature a branded IndyCar as a part of its tradeshow presence.
Penske offers lease financing for diesel-powered and alternative-fueled vehicles such as straight trucks, reefer trucks, day cab tractors and sleeper semi-tractors, dry van trailers, refrigerated trailers, and more. Best-in-class foodservice distribution truck fleets rely on Penske Truck Leasing for comprehensive preventive fleet maintenance, commercial truck and trailer rentals as well as 24/7 roadside assistance to support their truck drivers. Visit PenskeTruckLeasing.com to learn more.
To raise driver awareness and increase road safety, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will kick off its annual Operation Safe Driver program Oct. 19, nationwide.
During the week, enforcement agencies across the nation will be on heightened alert aimed at both commercial vehicles and cars. Among the things drivers can expect are more-frequent roadside inspections, strict safety-belt enforcement, and much more. These will be implemented with the hope that they will make a lasting impression on drivers, and they will continue safe practices throughout the year.
Penske Truck Leasing is the newest affiliate in the Canada SmartWay Transport Partnership. The SmartWay Transport Partnership is a joint U.S.-Canada network connecting over 3,000 companies with a shared goal of saving fuel and reducing emissions from their freight supply chain. With SmartWay, companies have access to free, standardized tools to help them benchmark their freight operations and find areas to improve their productivity and competitiveness.
“We appreciate the opportunity to gain SmartWay membership in Canada,” said Drew Cullen, Penske senior vice president of fuels and facilities services.
“Our company has long-term leasing, rental, used truck sales and logistics operations in Canada,” he added. “We are now able to assist our transportation customers with standardizing their sustainability programs outside the U.S.”
Created by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the SmartWay program is administered by Natural Resources Canada. The EPA launched SmartWay in 2004 and NRCan introduced the program to Canada in 2012.
In 2013, over 300 Canadian SmartWay partners saved more than $65 million CAD in fuel costs, and reduced their emissions by an amount equal to taking more than 100,000 cars off the road for an entire year.
In the U.S., Penske Truck Leasing is a consecutive winner of the SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Award. In 2013, Penske Logistics was given a SmartWay Excellence Award. Penske Truck Leasing is an affiliate partner. Penske Logistics is a partner in the trucking carrier and logistics categories.
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Penske will be at the Paychecks for Patriots job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, 701 Merchant Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee. The job fair is open to active duty, veterans, guard/reservists and military spouses.
Penske’s recruiting team will be available to meet with prospective associates for various positions, including technicians/mechanics, vehicle maintenance supervisors/managers, drivers, sales and customer service. Click here to register.
Penske recruiters will seek candidates at Lincoln College of Technology career fairs on Wednesday, Oct. 8, and Thursday, Oct. 9, in Nashville, Tennessee and Thursday, Oct. 30, at Grand Prairie, Texas to fill a variety of positions.
Representatives will be available to speak to students and alumni to fill diesel technician, fueler/washer/vehicle detailer and fleet maintenance leadership positions.
Penske Logistics recruiters will be seeking dynamic truck driver candidates at a job fair from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 4, in Houston at the Sam Houston Ballroom & Conference Center, 6833 West Sam Houston Parkway South.
The event is being hosted by Driver Recruitment Events. Please click here to register.