Penske Used Trucks Improves Online Shopping Experience
January 28, 2015
PenskeUsedTrucks.com has introduced new functionalities to enhance the online shopping experience for its commercial truck customers. Visitors to the site can now save vehicle searches and particular parameters following the creation of a user profile.
<p>“Our customers can now peruse our inventory of over 5,700 pieces of equipment and bookmark their choices for later use,” explained Bob Glenn, Penske remarketing director. “They can save the page of a particular truck, or save their search filters, like make, model and desired mileage.”</p><p>Prospective buyers can view detailed information about each unit, which includes current photographs and a maintenance history report.</p><p>Penske Used Trucks is a leading seller of high-quality late-model used commercial trucks to retail, wholesale, used truck dealers and corporate truck fleet buyers. Penske sells used sleeper and day cab <a href="https://www.penskeusedtrucks.com/truck-types/heavy-duty-trucks/">semi-tractors</a>, <a href="https://www.penskeusedtrucks.com/truck-types/light-and-medium-duty/light-duty-box-trucks.html">straight trucks</a>, <a href="https://www.penskeusedtrucks.com/truck-types/light-and-medium-duty/flatbed-trucks.html">flatbeds</a>, <a href="https://www.penskeusedtrucks.com/truck-types/light-and-medium-duty/reefer-trucks.html">refrigerated vans</a>, <a href="https://www.penskeusedtrucks.com/truck-types/semi-trailers/">trailers</a> and more.</p><p>Daily used truck specials across the U.S. and Canada may be found on Twitter by following <a href="http://www.twitter.com/penskeusedtruck">@PenskeUsedTruck</a> or by searching <a href="https://www.penskeusedtrucks.com">www.PenskeUsedTrucks.com</a>.</p><p><em>By “Move Ahead” Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Recruiting in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
January 26, 2015
Penske recruiters will be conducting on-the-spot interviews and location tours. The first 20 attendees will receive a Penske “welcome” bag, and all attendees will be eligible for a $100 gift card raffle.
<p>Anyone interested can apply online prior to the event by visiting <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/">gopenske.com/careers</a>.</p><p>Penske offers competitive wages and a wide range of <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/employment_benefits.html">benefits</a>, including medical, dental, 401K and a variety of associate discounts. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p><p><em>By "Move Ahead" staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Attending South Carolina Career Fair
January 22, 2015
Representatives from Penske Truck Leasing will attend a career fair hosted by South Carolina Independent College and Universities (SCICU). The fair will take place Monday, Jan. 26, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St., Columbia, South Carolina, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
<p>Penske will be interviewing potential Sales and Operations Management Trainee candidates for both part-time and full-time positions.</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></div>
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Penske Used Trucks Opening Three Commercial Dealerships
January 22, 2015
Penske Used Trucks has doubled its commercial truck dealership footprint in North America, introducing centers in Dallas, metro Atlanta and in Canada. The company now has six locations including Phoenix; Torrance, California; and Charlotte, North Carolina.
<p>Here are local details:</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li><strong><a href="https://plus.google.com/112246498612091975390/about#112246498612091975390/about">Dallas</a>:</strong> Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Address is 4415 Irving Blvd. Phone number is 972-728-4209.</li> <li><strong><a href="https://plus.google.com/+PenskeAtlantaUsedTruckCenterConyers/about#+PenskeAtlantaUsedTruckCenterConyers/about">Conyers, Georgia</a>:</strong> Located at 1481 Dogwood Drive SW, hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Phone number is 770-483-5263.</li> <li><strong><a href="https://plus.google.com/+PenskeUsedTruckCenterMississauga/about#+PenskeUsedTruckCenterMississauga/about">Mississauga, Ontario</a>:</strong> Address is 1610 Enterprise Road, Unit B. It is open six days a week: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Phone number is 905-696-7775.</li></ul><p>The company opened its first location in North Carolina in Q4 2013. In 2014, Penske sold over 19,000 pieces of equipment.</p><p>“These commercial truck dealerships have proven to be an effective sales channel for our company,” said Jack Mitchell, Penske vice president of remarketing. “We are picking strong truck resell markets when deciding on new locations. The centers complement our website, call center and Penske dealer representative sales efforts.”</p><p>Penske sells the top brands of light-duty, medium-duty and heavy-duty commercial vehicles including: Ford, GMC, Hino, Isuzu, Freightliner, International, Peterbilt and Volvo. Penske Used Trucks is a business unit of Penske Truck Leasing.</p><p>Daily used truck specials across the U.S. and Canada may be found on Twitter by following <a href="http://www.twitter.com/penskeusedtruck">@PenskeUsedTruck</a> or by searching <a href="https://www.penskeusedtrucks.com">www.penskeusedtrucks.com</a>, where there are over 5,700 units currently listed.</p><p><em>By “Move Ahead” Staff</em></p> <p><span class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="4c0cefcc833afa30593f3d23a5957382" 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/-3dFc0SNzak?rel=0" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;" width="100%"></iframe></span></p></div>
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Are Supply Chain Executives Ready for Growth?
January 20, 2015
The U.S. economic climate is on the rise. Growth is top priority in the C-Suite. Need evidence? You don’t have to look far. The gross domestic product just posted its best back-to-back quarters in a decade; freight is up; truck orders are up; and consumers are feeling good about their job prospects once again.
<p>“The nation’s economic prospects are improving,” said Moody’s analytics economist Scott Hoyt.</p><p>The broad picture is looking better. Are supply chain executives really ready for growth?</p><p><strong>2015 Supply Chain Realities</strong></p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li><strong>Truck Capacity Squeeze</strong> – Truck freight capacity isn’t keeping up with the pace of growth in freight tonnage. The last American Trucking Associations (ATA) truck tonnage report reached its highest level ever recorded.</li> <li><strong>Driver Shortage Very Real</strong> – When freight demand was flat, it was a theory. Now it’s real. Truck drivers are commanding better wages but there are still not enough drivers to go around. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics average driver pay has fallen 6 percent adjusted for inflation to about $40,000 over the last decade. If someone can point me to that <em>average driver</em> I’d be thrilled to find him or her. Today, truck driver wages that are 50 percent higher are common with no ceiling in sight.</li> <li><strong>Rising Truck Costs</strong> - The underlying costs of transportation are rising faster than consumer price increases. For example a Class 8 tractor costs 40-50 percent more than one did just a decade back.</li> <li><strong>New Fulfillment Expectations</strong> – Mobile devices and online shopping are driving new expectation levels of fulfillment, thereby impacting the entire flow of goods in the supply chain. Enabling or implementing omni-channel fulfillment can be complex, costly and potentially a game-changer.</li> <li><strong>Higher Costs and No Increases </strong>- It remains difficult for shippers and manufacturers to pass on their additional cost increases. So while companies are looking to expand, supply chain executives face a tough issue: reducing and controlling their rising costs without passing them on to customers.</li></ul><p><strong>Enabling Supply Chain Competitive Advantage</strong></p><p>Third-party logistics providers continue to play a bigger role in enabling supply chain competitive advantage for forward-thinking manufacturers. According to the <a href="http://www.3plstudy.com/">2015 Third-Party Logistics Study</a> “the most frequently outsourced services are more transactional, operational and repetitive.” These arrangements are generally tactical in nature, and target narrow but critical centers of an enterprise.</p><p>In our work with executives at market-leading companies, we find that many supply chain leaders want and need much more from their 3PL partners. Here are three things we’re seeing as the economy takes off:</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>The need to fundamentally engineer cost out of supply chain networks, as traditional sourcing strategies aren’t yielding savings in a rising rate environment.</li> <li>There is a payoff in having the IT tools, process capability and skills to work closely with all supply chain participants including suppliers, carriers and customers.</li> <li>We’re once again reminded of the critical need for accurate supply chain data as an enabler. For those that don’t have it, our first step is to implement a strategy to go get it.</li></ul><p>By all accounts, 2015 is shaping up to be a great year for manufacturers and 3PLs due to the improved economy. During the Great Recession, supply chain executives won many hearts and minds by delivering cost savings, improving processes and boosting efficiencies when the chips were down.</p><p>Economic growth and demand is accelerating. Supply chain executives now need to get focused, think strategically and collaborate with their 3PL partners to enable supply chain competitive advantages in a growth environment.</p><p><em>By Andy Moses</em></p><p><em>Moses is senior vice president of global products for</em><em> </em><em><a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/">Penske Logistics</a></em><em> </em><em>and can be</em><em> </em><em><a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/company/contact_logistics.html">reached here</a>. He is based at Penske’s global headquarters in Reading, Pennsylvania.</em></p></div>
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Penske Participating in Veteran Virtual Career Fair
January 16, 2015
Penske will participate in Veteran Recruiting Services’ Virtual Career Fair from 1 – 4 p.m. EST Wednesday, Jan. 21.
<p><span>The virtual fair is open to active duty, veterans, guard/reservists and military spouses.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.veteranrecruiting.com/calendar/"><span>Register today</span></a><span>. Need assistance visiting the virtual fair?<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGlaePr3s78"><span>Watch the job seeker tutorial</span></a><span>.</span></p><p>Penske recruiters will host real-time chats with prospective associates, seeking to hire for U.S. jobs such as technicians/mechanics, vehicle maintenance supervisors/managers, drivers, sales and customer service.</p><p><span>Penske has teamed up with Veteran Recruiting Services and other leading employers to support the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/joiningforces/"><span>White House Joining Forces Initiative</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span> </span></span><span>to hire at least 50,000 veterans and military spouses by 2018.</span></p><p><span>For more information about Penske’s open positions for veterans, visit<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/veterans/"><span>Penske’s post-military careers</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span> </span></span><span>page. Penske offers competitive wages and a wide range of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/employment_benefits.html"><span>benefits</span></a><span>. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</span></p><p><em>By "Move Ahead" staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Truck Leasing Awarded Pa. Grants for Natural Gas Trucks
January 15, 2015
Penske Truck Leasing has accepted $1.5 million in Act 13 grants from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to complement the purchase of compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks as part of its sustainability efforts. In all, the office of Gov. Tom Corbett dispensed $7.3 million this week to a variety of organizations.
<p>"We are thankful to receive funding in the third and final round of ACT 13,” explained Drew Cullen, Penske senior vice president of fuels and facilities services.</p><p>“In the prior two rounds, we successfully utilized ACT 13 funds to support our customers in their transition from diesel to CNG, which resulted in the addition of over 40 CNG tractors,” he added. “This latest round will allow Penske to support multiple customers and add an additional 60 clean-burning natural gas powered tractors across the state."</p><p><a href="http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/newsroom/14287?id=20674&typeid=1">According to a news release</a>, Act 13 of 2012 allowed the Pennsylvania <a href="http://www.dep.state.pa.us">Department of Environmental Protection</a> to create the Natural Gas Energy Development program. It has distributed up to $20 million in grants over three years, to help pay for the incremental purchase and conversion costs of heavy-duty natural gas fleet vehicles.</p><p>Penske has received funding for use in these counties: Allegheny, Schuylkill, Dauphin and York.<em> </em></p><p><em>By “Move Ahead” Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Opens Truck Collision Repair Center in Fairless Hills, PA
January 15, 2015
Penske Truck Leasing has opened its second Pennsylvaniatruck collision repair center, and 18th in North America, in the Philadelphia suburb of Fairless Hills. The center does collision, box and trailer repairs, complete vehicle refinishing, and frame and alignment work for commercial trucks and vehicles.
<p>The 14,000-square-foot building is placed on four acres and utilizes light fixtures that reduce energy use by 50 percent. The address is 225 Newbold Road. Hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please call 215-971-2020.</p><p>The structure contains a high-efficiency paint spray booth that greatly filters emissions. This booth employs smart technology that minimizes energy and fuel consumption, housing a high-tech air filtration system.</p><p><a href="https://www.gopenske.com/">Penske </a>is expected to hire nine new associates – six technicians and three administrative positions.</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="9162636e699e9c282e747a8e7d307635" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="4fe4e" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNzUwNS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0ODcyOTI1Mn0.woxrsjI5LJ9LGHFZmlCvs5-opnoQRLnf2Cml2OXH5OQ/img.jpg?width=980"/>“The facility serves the needs of Penske’s truck fleet and contract customers, as well as commercial truck fleets,” said James Svaasand, Penske’s vice president of collision repair.</p><p>“Prior to opening this location, Penske vehicles, and those of our customers, were being serviced from our repair centers in Reading, Pennsylvania, and East Hartford, Connecticut,” said Jack Gallagher, senior vice president – northeast region, Penske Truck Leasing. “We’re now in the perfect position to attain new business in the Philadelphia and metro New York areas.”</p><p><em>By "Move Ahead" Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Logistics’ Neil Kirk Named ATA America’s Road Team Captain
January 14, 2015
“I’m really thrilled and humbled,” said Kirk, who spent his first day attending educational sessions and onboarding meetings. “It’s not just my win – it’s a company win. My friends and family supported me.
<p>“I was glad that the company supported me and I feel good about my performance,” he explained. “I enjoyed meeting the other captains. I met some really good guys. I look forward to going back home and sharing this with the guys.”</p><p>“We are extremely proud to have Neil represent our company and our industry,” stated Jeff Stoicheff, Penske senior vice president of human resources, who was in attendance Tuesday evening.</p><p>“He was a winner from the start after being selected to represent Penske from the ranks of more than 3,000 PL drivers," he continued. “It was a great night for Neil, a great night for all of our drivers and a great night for Penske!”</p><p>Paul Emmert, Penske Logistics operations manager stated: “He worked extremely hard and learned a lot from the experience the last time. He really shined this time around.”</p><p>In a news release, Bill Graves, ATA president and CEO stated: “America’s Road Team represents the best of what trucking can be: dedication to safety, professionalism and pride in an industry that delivers life’s essentials every day. These 19 outstanding professionals join a select fraternity.”</p><p>According to the ATA, Road Team Captains will begin appearing as industry ambassadors. They will travel the country and preach safety to fellow drivers, make community appearances and interact with public officials at the local, state and national levels. They will continue work as full-time drivers.</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="1385c8988f9c3fe554fa1b6c94a55a23" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="dadc6" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNzUwMy9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1MTY3MTEwOH0.LXDD3_vYlNgkjlLvY-PuO3mxvsxmh65T1Mu6-Wco75A/img.jpg?width=980"/>Kirk has three main goals: show the level of professionalism in driving, explain the need for safety and illustrate how important trucking is within the fabric of our economy.</p><p>He has accrued in excess of 2.5 million accident-free miles during his career. Working from a Penske location in Montgomery, New York, he delivers vital medical supplies in Manhattan to hospitals, doctor’s offices and medical centers for a Fortune 500 customer.</p><p>“I enjoy being out on the open road and being responsible for my own work,” Kirk said.</p><p>As a Smith System trainer for Penske, he works with fellow drivers to ensure they drive professionally each and every day.</p><p>His safe driving philosophy is rooted in common sense: be aware of what other vehicles are doing, anticipate their next moves and be in position to avert possible danger. “Well-trained drivers can mitigate those risks,” Kirk pointed out.</p><p>“I am proud to be a truck driver,” he said. “I have a lot of heart and pride as a driver. Once it’s in your blood as a career it stays in your blood.”</p><p>Kirk (who drives a Volvo tractor) is looking forward to touring a Volvo plant tomorrow in Roanoke, Virginia.</p><p>America’s Road Team was formed in 1986 and has been sponsored by Volvo Trucks since 2002. The ATA noted there are 3.2 million professional drivers in the United States.</p><p><a href="http://blog.gopenske.com/?s=Neil+Kirk">Click here</a> to view past “Move Ahead” articles featuring Kirk.</p><p><em>By Alen Beljin</em></p><p><em>Photo identification of Penske Logistics associates, from left: Jeff Stoicheff, senior vice president of human resources; Shane Keller, manager of organizational development; Neil Kirk, ATA America’s Road Team captain and truck driver; and Paul Emmert, operations manager.</em></p></div>
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Penske Recognized for Support of Guard and Reserve
January 13, 2015
Penske Truck Leasing recently received the Seven Seals Award from the Department of Defense’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) during a luncheon at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
<p>The Seven Seals Award recognizes individuals or organizations that greatly support the men and women serving in the Guard and Reserve. Employees who are members of the Guard or Reserve nominate their employers for this annual award.</p><p>Penske was one of 95 Pennsylvania companies honored with the <a href="http://www.esgr.mil/employer-awards/seven-seals-award.aspx">Seven Seals Award</a>.</p><p>“We’re honored to receive the Seven Seals Award from the Department of Defense,” said Ron Schwartz, Penske's director of staffing services. “We take pride in supporting our Guard and Reserve associates and thank them for their service and dedication to the company. We also thank the management team for supporting these selfless associates.”</p><p>Penske was also nominated for the prestigious Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, which is presented annually by the Secretary of Defense to the top 15 U.S. employers. Like the Seven Seals Award, nominations for the Freedom Award must come from a Guard or Reserve member who is employed by the organization they are nominating.</p><p>Associates Nathan Hanners, a clerk from Grand Prairie, Texas, and John Adams, an IT engineering supervisor in Green Hills, Pennsylvania, were among 97 Pennsylvania National Guard and Reserve members who nominated their employers for the 2014 Support Freedom Award. Penske was one of only two companies that received more than one nomination.</p><p>For Hanners, Penske has shown tremendous support during his time away from work for training as an Army Reservist with the 370<sup>th</sup> Chemical Company in Fort Worth, Texas. “I’ve always been impressed with Penske for supporting me during my training and for their hiring of the military,” said Hanners, who has been with Penske for almost three years. “I’ve had a great experience, and I’ve recommended Penske to others from my Reserve unit.”</p><p>A 15-year Penske associate, Adams (pictured, left) appreciates Penske’s continued support when he was activated in 2003 with the Air Force Reserve and 2008 with the Air National Guard. Adams has served 24 years in the military: nine years of active duty and 15 years in the Reserve. He is currently serving with the 193rd Special Operations Security Forces based in Middletown, Pennsylvania.</p><p>“My vice president Dennis Hague and manager Grayson Krauss (pictured, right) wholeheartedly supported me when I was on year-long deployments and continue to do so the weeks I am away each year for training,” Adams said. “I also appreciate the support of my other team members, who pick up the slack while I’m gone and make it an easy transition going out and coming back.”</p><p>According to Larry Klink, Employment Support Specialist with ESGR, Penske is “one of the leaders” among companies that support employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve.</p><p>“Penske meets the highest standards for the Seven Seals Award,” Klink said. “The company recognizes, entrusts and supports these employees who are defending our nation. “</p><p>Klink commended Penske for its support of the ESGR and encouraged the company to continue its strong efforts, including its company policies on annual leave for Guard and Reserve associates.</p><p>Service members who want to nominate their employer for an award through the ESGR can visit the <a href="http://www.esgr.mil/Employer-Awards/ESGR-Awards-Programs.aspx">ESGR Employer Awards page</a> for links to all the nomination forms.</p><p><em>By Kandace Wertz</em></p></div>
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Penske Appeals to Supreme Court Over Truck Driver Rules
January 06, 2015
Today, Penske Logistics filed a petition seeking to have theUnited States Supreme Court review the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision in the matter of Dilts et al. v. Penske Logistics LLC and Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.
<p>The crux of the case is whether a long-standing federal transportation law that seeks to promote lower rates and better service by ensuring that rates and services are determined by competitive market forces rather than a patchwork of varying state laws preempts California’s state laws requiring mandatory meal and rest breaks.</p><p>California’s meal and rest break laws directly impact the routes, services, and prices of trucking companies, such as Penske, operating in California. Penske maintains the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994, which prohibits states from enacting laws related to prices, routes or services of a motor carrier, preempts California meal and rest break laws as applied to motor carriers. In 2011, the U.S. District Court ruled in Penske’s favor on this issue, but the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals later overturned this decision in 2014. Penske argues that the Ninth Circuit’s decision is at odds with Supreme Court decisions in other preemption cases.</p><p>Penske is seeking Supreme Court review because this case has sweeping impacts on how the trucking industry operates and disrupts competitive market forces.</p><p>“Safe drivers are a top priority at Penske and we already encourage our drivers to take their necessary safety rest and meal breaks while driving their routes and serving our customers’ delivery needs,” said Michael Duff, Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Penske. “This case is about federal law preempting state laws that relate to rates, routes, and services offered by trucking companies. We’re asking the Supreme Court to resolve this issue for our company and the trucking industry. The Ninth Circuit’s decision significantly impacts the entire transportation industry as well as the flow of commerce and ultimately impacts consumers.”</p><p>Penske is being represented in the Supreme Court appeal by <a href="http://www.lw.com/" title="Latham & Watkins LLP">Latham & Watkins LLP</a> of Washington, D.C. and <a href="http://www.scopelitis.com/" title="Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C.">Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C.</a> of Indiana.</p></div>
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