Where Will You Move in 2018?
December 22, 2017
The blush of a new year, fresh with promise and adventure, may be the perfect time for a household move.
<p>Often considered off-peak time for household moves, moving in the winter months presents challenges not found during the sun-kissed days of summer.</p><p>What would a new year be without a few resolutions? <a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/" rel="noopener">Penske Truck Rental</a> is offering the following tips to help you navigate each stage of your move.</p><p><strong>On the Move</strong></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image"><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="b445ef80a8c5b9b7e84a257d51b2dde5" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="a83f3" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODQzNS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYxMDc0MjkxM30.EpxN-gx6DiP5_ofrYbv0fLOy78gb-Z4LNNGgrn2DASg/img.jpg?width=980"/><small class="image-media media-caption">Credit: U.S. Census Bureau</small></p><p>Once you decide a new year’s move is for you, the next step is to decide where to move.</p><p>Are you considering a move out west? The U.S. Census Bureau has compiled a list of the fastest-growing states in the nation, and Idaho leads the list.</p><p>Still unsure? Your new hometown could be a few clicks away. Take Penske’s <a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/penske/where-will-you-live-next-year?b=1&utm_term=.omE5mJzWJw#.lxj5rJpQJR" rel="noopener">BuzzFeed</a> quiz to see which destination will be the perfect match for your personality.</p><p>Penske’s <a href="https://blog.gopenske.com/news/penske-truck-rental-releases-2017-top-moving-destinations-list/" rel="noopener">2017 Top 10 Moving Destinations list</a> is another great resource and includes fun facts about each city on the list.</p><p>Now that you have a destination – and a new place to call home – you are ready to plan your move.</p><p><strong>Packing Up</strong></p><p>The first place to start is to go through your belongings and decide which items to keep, to donate or to pitch.</p><p>One great option is to donate items in good condition to a local charity. <a href="https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=335" rel="noopener">Charity Navigator</a> has a tool to help you locate a charity near you.</p><p>Removing unnecessary items will keep your moving costs down. Fewer items require a smaller truck and less packing materials.</p><p>Once you have everything you know you are taking with you to your new home, check out <a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/moving-trucks/truck-wizard/" rel="noopener">Penske’s Truck Wizard</a>. The patented tool will give you a customized recommendation for the type of truck you will need.</p><p>Do you need packing materials? Penske offers easy <a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/supplies-and-services/boxes-and-supplies/" rel="noopener">online ordering</a> with free shipping on orders over $25. We can help you determine the right size and number of boxes needed by room.</p><p>More than just boxes, you can order packing tape and other supplies as well as reserve hand trucks, furniture pads and towing equipment.</p><p>As you pack, remember to color-code or label your boxes by room or by family member. It will make unpacking easier once you reach your destination.</p><p>In the days leading up to the move make sure to have the following on hand:</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>Driving Directions, a map and GPS device</li> <li>Checkbook, credit cards, and identification</li> <li>Sunglasses, prescription drugs</li> <li>Flashlight, water, snacks and games for the kids</li> <li>Old and new house keys</li></ul><p>Pick up your truck the day or evening before you plan to move.</p><p>First time driving a rental truck? Our helpful Penske associates will be on hand to help familiarize you with the vehicle. Slide into the driver’s seat. Make sure you are comfortable with the rental truck’s mirrors, switches and gauges.</p><p><strong>Moving Day</strong></p><p>Once the truck has been loaded up - and moving day has arrived - double-check the driving directions and weather forecast.</p><p>The winter months bring with them their own weather challenges such as snow, ice and bitter cold temperatures. Penske has put together a series of tips to help you navigate <a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/renting-from-penske/plan-your-move/winter-driving/" rel="noopener">winter driving</a> conditions.</p><p>In the unlikely event your rental truck experiences a mechanical issue, our friendly <a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/commercial-truck-rental/renting-from-penske/roadside-assistance/" rel="noopener">24/7 Roadside Assistance</a> associates are available 365 days a year to assist you.</p><p>Since trucks are taller than cars, drivers should pay special attention to overhead clearances. In many cases, trucks will not fit in close quarters, such as bank or fast food drive-thru lanes or under some <a href="http://11foot8.com/" rel="noopener">bridges</a>.</p><p>Long trips often require stopping for meals or to rest overnight.</p><p>When making reservations for an overnight stay at a motel or hotel, ask if the location has truck parking available. Choose a parking location that is well lit, has plenty of room and is in an area with plenty of activity to guard against theft.</p><p>At the end of the journey and before returning the truck to a Penske location, renters should take a few moments to make sure all personal items were removed from the cab and that the cargo box is broom-swept.</p><p>Renters should also review turn-in procedures with a rental counter associate.</p><p><strong>New Surroundings </strong></p><p>Once you arrive to your new home, the task of getting familiar with your new surroundings begins.</p><p>A new area means locating schools for the kids, the best places to shop and getting a feel for your new city or town.</p><p>Here are some tips to get you started:</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li><a href="http://www.google.com/maps" rel="noopener">Google Maps</a> is a great resource to get to know your new area. Just type in your address and you will get a bird’s eye view of your neighborhood.</li> <li><a href="http://mashable.com/2014/02/16/new-city/#zJ2W3x8acsqN" rel="noopener">Social media</a>is a great way to get to know your community. Do you have a favorite hobby or sport? A quick search of Facebook can lead you to neighbors in your area who have similar interests. You may find a new hobby or interest you never considered before.</li> <li>Volunteering is a great way to meet new people. Contact the <a href="http://www.unitedway.org/" rel="noopener">United Way </a>for information on your local chapter, which can connect you with organizations seeking volunteers in your area.</li></ul><p>Do you have a dream destination? Maybe an exotic location? If you had your choice to live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Share your destination in the comment section below.</p><p><em>Penske Truck Rental offers </em><a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/discounts/unlimited-miles/" rel="noopener"><em>free unlimited miles</em></a><em> on all one-way truck rentals, </em><a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/discounts/" rel="noopener"><em>discounts</em></a><em> for AAA members, college students and members of the military as well as packing supplies and 24/7 roadside assistance. Are you ready to make a reservation? Visit the Penske Truck Rental </em><a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/" rel="noopener"><em>website</em></a><em> for more information.</em></p><p><em>By Bernie Mixon </em></p></div>
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Wishing the Best of the Holiday Season to All Professional Truck Drivers
December 22, 2017
With just days until holiday celebrations are in full swing, the race is on to complete Christmas gift giving and make the perfect additions to festive tablescapes.
<p>Yet, the staples and touchstones of the holiday season would not be possible without the dedication of millions of professional truck drivers.</p><p><a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/" rel="noopener">Penske Logistics</a> paused in the season of giving to thank the company’s 4,500 professional truck drivers in the U.S. and Canada for all they do - during the holiday season and throughout the year - to move our world forward.</p><p>“We want to thank them for their hard work and their professionalism,” said Tom Scollard, vice president of dedicated contract carriage. “We have a lot of respect for the job that they do.”</p><p>Each year, truck drivers play a key role in moving the economy forward. The nation’s 3.5 million truck drivers moved more than 10 billion tons of freight last year alone, according to statistics from the <a href="http://www.trucking.org/" rel="noopener">American Trucking Associations</a>.</p><p>Every day truck drivers have to meet challenges on the road, everything from weather, road conditions and the actions of other drivers.</p><p>Penske’s professional drivers travel more than 200 million miles each year delivering freight for customers, said Jeff Stoicheff, senior vice president of Human Resources for Penske Logistics.</p><p>“We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated group of drivers that put their customers first,” Stoicheff said.</p><p>In October, the company <a href="https://blog.gopenske.com/logistics/penske-logistics-honors-elite-professional-truck-drivers/" rel="noopener">recognized 26 drivers</a> who have driven for 20 consecutive years or more without an accident.</p><p>“Safety is incredibly important, not just to our customers, but to the driving public to whom we have a responsibility to make sure we are putting the best drivers on the road,” Stoicheff said.</p><p>In addition, that dedication is no more apparent than during the Christmas holiday season when truck drivers are challenged more than ever.</p><p>“We have so many customers who are surging during this time, from coffee shops to the grocery chains to the retailers,” Scollard said. “While others are rushing around with less courtesy, our drivers are showing patience and courtesy and doing the right thing all the time.”</p><p><em>Interested in a driving career with Penske? Visit </em><a href="https://www.gopenske.com/drivers/" rel="noopener"><em>gopenske.com/drivers</em></a><em> for employment opportunities. The company offers competitive wages and a wide range of</em><a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/employment_benefits.html"><em> </em></a><a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/employment_benefits.html" rel="noopener"><em>benefits</em></a><em>. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</em></p><p><em>By Bernie Mixon </em></p></div>
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Penske Logistics Recognized as Carrier of the Year
December 21, 2017
Penske Logistics was recently named “2017 Carrier of the Year” by MI Windows and Doors, LLC, one of the nation's largest suppliers of vinyl and aluminum windows and doors.
<p>Penske was recognized with the supplier award due to its excellence in interplant communications, driver retention, cost control, and customer satisfaction.</p><p>Since 2013, Penske Logistics has provided dedicated transportation for MI Windows and Doors and it manages outbound shipments from Arizona.</p><p>“This honor is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all our associates working on the account,” said Eric Clark, senior vice president of operations in Penske’s western region. “There is no better honor than when our customers recognize us for outstanding service.”</p><p>In a statement to the media Mike Ohlin, MI Windows and Doors vice president of supply chain explained, “In four years of doing business with Penske, we’ve found them to be the definition of reliable.”</p><p>Penske Logistics is a major provider of dedicated carriage and other supply chain, transportation and warehousing solutions to market-leading companies around the globe.</p><p><em>By "Move Ahead Staff"</em></p><p><em>Displaying the Carrier of the Year Award are (from left) Dan Miller, Penske area manager of health & safety; Jim Scribner, Penske general manager; Sara Corona, Penske senior operations manager; Eric Clark, Penske senior vice president; Anthony Lavecchia, Penske operations manager; Michael Barlow, MI senior manager of logistics; Mike Ohlin, MI vice president of supply chain; Casey Jenkins, MI plant manager; Mike Reinert, MI general manager; and Dalton Trubey, MI shipping supervisor.</em></p></div>
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Penske Associates Assist Young Cancer Survivor’s Toy Drive
December 21, 2017
A cancer diagnosis a few weeks before Christmas last year threatened to dim the magic and wonder of the holiday season for 8-year-old Makenna Gochenour.
<p>Battling the tumor meant undergoing two surgeries at <a href="https://www.rchsd.org/" rel="noopener">Rady Children’s Hospital</a> in San Diego, California, requiring Makenna to spend most of her holiday recovering at the hospital. Yet, somehow, Santa Claus found her, bringing Christmas gifts to Makenna and other children battling life-threatening illnesses.</p><p>Now cancer-free, this year it was Makenna’s turn. She became Santa’s little helper, spearheading a toy drive at <a href="https://www.cajonvalley.net/fuerte" rel="noopener">Fuerte Elementary School</a> and <a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/locations/california/san_diego/652110/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=google-my-business-HPTL-6521-10" rel="noopener">Penske Truck Rental</a> that would bring 133 toys and joy to the children at Rady. Rady Children’s Hospital Foundation distributed the toys to the children.</p><p>“They have to spend their Christmas in the hospital and they can’t go spend time with their families around a Christmas tree in their own house or see friends around Christmas time. I wanted to make them happy for Christmas,” said Makenna, now 9, who attends the third grade at Fuerte.</p><p><strong>The Power of a Toy</strong></p><p>Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego is a 551-bed pediatric care facility providing the largest source of comprehensive pediatric medical services in the San Diego area. It is the only hospital in the San Diego area dedicated exclusively to pediatric healthcare and the region’s only designated pediatric trauma center.</p><p>“There is a great need for diversion from the abnormal, demanding, and oftentimes scary situations our patients and their families face every day, and at Rady Children’s we really strive to prioritize holistic healing by facilitating such diversion,” said Christine Hamlin, administrative associate at Rady Children’s Hospital Foundation, who also works in the Toy Room.</p><p>“It is even more meaningful when sweet acts of generosity come from someone being impacted by what we do here – whether it be a compassionate response from community members, an expression of gratitude from parents, or the share in optimism that Makenna set out to bring to her fellow fighters here at Rady Children’s,” Hamlin said. “The power one toy has to bring much-needed levity and comfort into a family’s challenging experience becomes so evident.”</p><p><strong>Driving Holiday Cheer</strong></p><p>A few weeks ago, Makenna wrote a letter to her principal about conducting the toy drive at Fuerte. Soon, word spread at Penske Truck Rental where her father, Joe Gochenour, is the branch service manager.</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="0792ccd31865769010373934ff73473e" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="c1f06" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODQzMC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzMTY1NDgwMX0.oI3kZjU3joCjTKQDadJ7QYM6rOuXzx2KBeJGg2q9CWM/img.jpg?width=980"/></p><p>Gochenour shared the letter with Garrett Alpine, district service manager, and soon word spread to other area Penske locations, which began collecting gifts to benefit Makenna’s toy drive.</p><p>“Just the whole team in San Diego – they were just all so giving. All the shops, rental and management, they were the ones who made things happen,” Gochenour said. “We were just able to be the lucky ones who got to give the stuff away. I think it is a great thing.”</p><p>The generosity of Penske, and his fellow associates comes as no surprise to Gochenour.</p><p>“When we had to go through her treatment, just the amount of understanding that we received – everyone was very thoughtful. They allowed me to take the time I needed to be at all of her treatment appointments,” Gochenour said. “It felt like a family moment even at work when we were going through all this.”</p><p>The Rady Children’s Hospital Foundation praised the effort of Penske associates to bring joy to the children during the holidays.</p><p>“Penske employees’ generosity brings joy and comfort to children who are in the hospital during the holidays,” said Steve Jennings, executive director of Rady Children’s Hospital Foundation. “I wish each of you could be in the room when we deliver the toys – for a moment, the delight in their faces overshadows any other pain they may be experiencing – and they are able to feel like a regular kid. Thank you for your part in creating that magic.”</p><p>And, it was just that feeling that motivated Makenna to want to give back.</p><p>“A lot of it was about how she felt when she was at the hospital,” Gochenour said. “That made that kind of impression about how important things like that mean.”</p><p>On the day Makenna delivered the toys to Rady, she received a gift of her own: a clean bill of health.</p><p>“If the tumor was going to come back, it would be in the first year,” said Gochenour. “We were just over the 12 months when she had her last scan, which happened to be last Friday when we were delivering the toys. We had a meeting with the oncologist and everything came out clean.”</p><p>It wouldn't be a holiday story without a happy ending.</p><p><em>By Bernie Mixon </em></p> </div>
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Penske Food Drive Benefits Pennsylvania Veterans
December 20, 2017
The Paul R. Gordon Veteran Social Center of Berks County in Reading, Pennsylvania, gives at-risk veterans a place to find fellowship and receive much-needed assistance.
<p>Yet, it was the center's turn to be on the receiving end as Penske associates recently donated nearly 100 bags of food for veterans in need and their families.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/">Penske</a> Women’s Network (PWN) coordinated the food drive for the food pantry operated by the center, which is located at the <a href="http://www.hopeforreading.org/" rel="noopener">Hope Rescue Mission</a> in Reading, Pennsylvania.</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="16b4eacdc358ba9e87bfa9cac3ea85cf" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="0322b" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODQyNy9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzNTQxMTg2N30.5-j-EQ-Dbe4JI1w0PjIFLZBBm9ZrTgqYBmQ9SR9SUFU/img.jpg?width=980"/></p><p>“It is imperative for us to celebrate veterans, be grateful to them and always include them as contributing members of our society,” said Carie Seymour, Penske’s director of field HR and diversity and inclusion, who leads the community service committee for PWN. “They have gone through hardships that we have never known.”</p><p><strong>Veterans Making a Difference </strong></p><p>The center is operated by Liz and Doug Graybill, both veterans in their own right.</p><p>Liz served for 23 years in the Army and Doug, her husband, served in the Marine Corps. Both have seen first-hand the struggles faced by homeless veterans.</p><p>For years, the couple helped homeless veterans with whatever they could – tents, tarps, food – before creating the non-profit Veterans Making A Difference with a mission to help low income and at-risk veterans and their families.</p><p>“It blows my mind the need out there,” said Doug Graybill. “It’s one sad story after another.”</p><p>“We have always helped with food, toiletries, personal care items, clothing, and we also help with rent, security deposit, gas cards, and utility bills. We have paid for dentures, veterans’ funerals – whatever we can do to help the veteran and the families,” said Liz Graybill.</p><p>But, it soon became clear that they need a place where veterans could find comfort in the fellowship of other veterans.</p><p>“Like Doug, my husband, said, ‘Loneliness is loneliness.’ It doesn’t matter your financial status,” Liz said. “This is a place where all veterans can come hang out. Young, old, rich, poor, successful or struggling, male or female, combat or peacetime, we all speak the same language.</p><p>“This is a place where it is safe for them to open up. We are not judging them. It gives them a place to call their own.”</p><p>On the last Saturday of each month, the center operates a veterans-certified food pantry through the Greater Berks Food Bank. The rest of the month, the center provides emergency food assistance to veterans in need.</p><p>Although the center is not a soup kitchen, the Graybills have invited the community to prepare a meal and bring it for the veterans. “It gives the veterans another reason to come out and socialize, and it gives the community a reason to thank the veterans, so we want community involvement,” Liz said.</p><p><strong>People Helping People </strong></p><p>Penske has been a staunch supporter of veterans, most notably through its support of <a href="http://www.pva.org/" rel="noopener">Paralyzed Veterans of America</a> and through Penske Truck Rental’s Mission: ABLE fundraiser <a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/discounts/mission-able/" rel="noopener">#OneWay4PVA</a>.</p><p>For some time, the PWN has been actively seeking to become engaged in a local community event that supports veterans. The veterans center was a natural fit.</p><p>The call went out for donations in late November at Penske’s corporate office in suburban Reading, and the response from the company’s generous associates was swift and overwhelming, Seymour said.</p><p>“Penske associates are proud to represent Penske when the company commits to helping those in need,” Seymour said.</p><p>On the day of the distribution, a group of Penske associates was also on hand with their own families – including children in tow – to serve coffee and donuts provided by the company to the veterans while they waited for their donation bags to be prepared.</p><p>In addition to pantry staples such as soups, canned vegetables, pasta sauce and rice, the bags also contained bread and non-perishables, such as meat, as well as personal care items and a warm blanket.</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="b8237ed68feea3fbb1c89c847b04af8c" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="6f48d" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODQyOC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyNjY0MzQzNH0.k8zWZ5oKT_7X9E2peR5SWdKb6VS40GWlNEVZ9XtMCss/img.jpg?width=980"/></p><p>Cynthia Camilo, a mother of five who served in the Air Force as an information manager from 2003 to 2008, said she appreciates the center and the food distribution. “This really helps out,” she said.</p><p>Robert Graeff, a Navy veteran, was touched that so many children were on hand to serve coffee refills. “Seeing the kids puts a smile on your face,” he said. “They know what this is all about.”</p><p>Among the Penske associates on hand to help was Danielle Cummings, an accountant in the Operational Accounting department.</p><p>Cummings, a veteran of the Army National Guard, is one of Penske’s 1,700 Penske military veterans. When the call went out, Cummings said she was eager to participate in the event.</p><p>“It feels amazing to be here to help,” she said. “It is great to give back and make a difference.”</p><p><em>By Bernie Mixon </em></p></div>
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Penske Logistics Receives Green Supply Chain Award
December 18, 2017
Penske Logistics has been awarded the Green Supply Chain Award for 2017 from Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine.
<p>“We are committed to promoting sustainability within our logistics truck fleet,” said Penske Logistics President Marc Althen. “We continue to equip our dedicated trucking fleet with the latest fuel-saving and emission-reducing technologies and safety features available.”</p><p>The <em>Green Supply Chain Award</em> recognizes companies making green or sustainability a core part of their supply chain strategy, and are working to achieve measurable sustainability goals within their own operations and supply chains. The awards also recognize providers of supply chain solutions and services assisting their customers in achieving measurable sustainability goals.</p><p>“Honorees for this year’s award demonstrate that corporate social responsibility is a business imperative that transcends the company and extends throughout the supply chain, involving suppliers and customers,” explained John R. Yuva, editor for Supply & Demand Chain Executive. “Our honorees serve as role models for supply chains globally to expand their CSR reach and impact.”</p><p>A partner in the U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport program, Penske Logistics was also recently named a <a href="https://blog.gopenske.com/logistics/penske-logistics-given-sustainability-award-by-u-s-epa-smartway-program/" rel="noopener">2017 Excellence Award winner</a> by the organization.</p><p><em>By "Move Ahead" Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Truck Leasing Opens in Bedford Park, Illinois
December 14, 2017
Penske Truck Leasing recently celebrated the opening of a new Chicagoland facility with a grand opening event. Strategically located in the Bedford Park community, the state-of-the art building will be home to former Penske Cicero and Chicago Ridge locations.
<p>The new facility sits on nine and a half acres and is just under 25,000-square-feet. With 10 truck bays, one automatic wash bay and a three-lane fuel island, Penske will now be able to serve more customers from a convenient location two miles from the Bedford Park Business Park and four miles from the McCook Business Park.</p><p>“This is a very strategic move for us. We are consolidating two locations into Bedford Park and creating a modern and large facility near the major Chicago thoroughfares,” said Dan O’Boyle, senior vice president for Penske’s north central region. “With 400 businesses in the Bedford Park village, many of which are customers, we look forward to serving both new and current customers from the facility.”</p><p>Located at 8001 W. 68<sup>th</sup> Street Bedford Park, IL 60501, the new building will offer <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/" rel="noopener">full-service truck leasing</a>, <a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/" rel="noopener">consumer</a> and <a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/commercial-truck-rental/" rel="noopener">commercial</a> truck rental, <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/contract-maintenance/" rel="noopener">contract truck fleet maintenance</a> and <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/connected-fleet-solutions/" rel="noopener">Connected Fleet Solutions</a>, a value-added resource to help customers address issues and options related to onboard technology systems (ELDs, telematics, on-board cameras, etc.).</p><p><em>By "Move Ahead Staff"</em></p><p><em>Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Penske Truck Leasing location in Bedford Park, Illinois are (from left) Mike Pritchard, North Central area vice president; Dan O’Boyle, North Central senior vice president; David Brady, Village of Bedford Park Mayor; Brian Hooker, district manager; and Hillary Cooper, district rental manager. </em></p></div>
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FMCSA Grants 90-day ELD Waiver for Short-Term Rental Trucks
December 12, 2017
Earlier today, the Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) was notified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that it had granted TRALA's request for a 90-Day waiver from the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate for short-term rental trucks (defined as 30 days or less).
<p>Read the FMCSA letter granting the 90-day waiver from the ELD mandate for short-term <a href="http://www.trala.org/Files/Government_Relations/Schweitzer.pdf">rental trucks here.</a> According to TRALA's press release: This decision will give all TRALA members until March 18, 2018 to take the necessary steps to get their trucks in compliance with the mandate as well as work with their customers to make the transition to ELDs as seamless as possible.</p><p>Reacting to today's news was Michael Duff, senior vice president of Government Relations and Chief Compliance Officer at Penske Truck Leasing:</p><p>“Penske Truck Leasing applauds the decision to grant a 90-day waiver from the ELD requirement on short-term truck rentals,” said Duff. “While <a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/commercial-truck-rental/for-customers/penske-driver-app/">Penske has released and developed an ELD compliant solution of its own for its rental vehicles </a>and is already equipped for customers to bring their own onboard devices, the additional allotted time will be beneficial to the industry and in further helping our full-service truck leasing and commercial truck rental customers transition successfully with the new regulation.”</p><p>Penske Truck Leasing is a top TRALA member and it is among the largest providers of full-service truck leasing and commercial truck rental with a fleet of more than 266,000 vehicles.</p><p>To help its customers with the ELD mandate and rental trucks, Penske recently launched the <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/connected-fleet-solutions/providing-insights/penske-driver-app/" rel="noopener">Penske Driver™</a> mobile app – the truck rental and leasing industry’s first fully integrated, custom app that provides truck drivers with easy Hours of Service (HOS) functionality to meet the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, and other productivity tools. Penske provides the Penske Driver app and its Hours of Service (HOS) solution free to its commercial customers. In addition to the new app, Penske continues to allow drivers and fleets to use their own portable ELD systems within its rental vehicles. Download a free copy of <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/pdfs/ELD-Success-Guide.pdf">Penske's ELD Success Guide here. </a></p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="190084a0aaae77bfed11b400ea5c2a53" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="c50cf" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODQyMi9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzNjQ0ODM5NX0.GbFElL6XQmxnCLj_pC8FuMBZfq_KRvXImMuslsh3OIo/img.jpg?width=980"/></p><p><em>Move Ahead Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Truck Leasing Expands Facility in Laredo, Texas
December 12, 2017
Penske Truck Leasing celebrated the opening of its new facility in Laredo, Texas, with a grand opening event. Located at 8401 Killam Industrial Blvd, the new location is situated on 10 acres and offers customers easy access to Interstate 35 and Loop 20.
<p>The building will offer <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/" rel="noopener">full-service truck leasing</a>, <a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/" rel="noopener">consumer</a> and <a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/commercial-truck-rental/" rel="noopener">commercial</a> truck rental, <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/contract-maintenance/" rel="noopener">contract truck fleet maintenance</a> and <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/connected-fleet-solutions/" rel="noopener">Connected Fleet Solutions</a>, a value-added resource to help customers address issues and options related to onboard technology systems (ELDs, telematics, on-board cameras, etc.).</p><p>“We’ve been growing steadily in the region and required a larger space to accommodate our increasing customer base,” explained Chip Jensen, senior vice president for Penske’s south central region. “Our new location is conveniently located near major highways for our commercial customers and also located close to downtown for our consumer rental customers.”</p><p>This site contains a 12,000-square-foot office/warehouse building and a 15,000-square-foot maintenance shop with seven service bays and one wash bay.</p><p>To contact the truck rental or maintenance departments, please call 956-723-4339.</p><p><em>By "Move Ahead" Staff</em></p><p><em>Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Penske Truck Leasing location in Laredo, Texas are (from left) Robert Chastain, district manager; Keith Brasington, Gulf States area vice president; Camilo Lopez, district service manager; David Jeffries, lease sales representative; and Lyndon Law, assistant district manager.</em></p></div>
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Tips to Help You Navigate Your Winter Move
December 08, 2017
Planning a move can be a stressful time in any season, but winter offers its own set of unique challenges for Penske Truck Rental’s household movers.
<p>Bitter, biting winds coupled with frigid temperatures and blowing snow can make navigating roadways a challenge.</p><p></p><p>With your safety in mind, Penske Truck Rental has assembled a few winter driving <a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/renting-from-penske/plan-your-move/winter-driving/" rel="noopener">safety tips</a> to keep you and your loved ones safe in the event of winter weather.</p><p>One of the first major hurdles is adjusting to the difference in driving a rental truck compared to another type of vehicle such as cars. Trucks take longer to stop and are not as low to the ground as personal vehicles.</p><p>“We want our customers to have the safest move possible, so it is important to keep in mind the size of the rental truck,” said Jeff Werner, director of rental contact centers for Penske Truck Rental. “The rental trucks are larger and heavier than our customers' everyday vehicle.”</p><p>Central Reservation’s Moving Advisors are trained to offer winter driving safety tips for renters whose moves takes them into areas experiencing winter weather.</p><p>When you slide into the driver’s seat, make sure to take a few minutes to let the truck warm up before starting your journey.</p><p><strong>Before you leave:</strong></p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>Check weather sources before your move to help you plan out your trip. When traveling, listen to local radio stations for the forecast.</li></ul><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>Make sure you have a snowbrush and ice scraper in your truck during your move to remove snow and ice from all windows, lights, hood and roof.</li> <li>Stock your vehicle with basic supplies like warm clothing, blankets, flashlights, extra food, bottled water, road flares and a first-aid kid. Sunglasses help cut glare from snow.</li></ul><p>Movers traveling through mountain passes or northern states may be required to have tire chains available in the event of a snow or ice storm, so it is a good idea to have them on hand.</p><p>“We do not reimburse customers for the tire chains, but we will make them aware if they are traveling through some of the mountain passes that require them,” said Tara Reinhart, assistant manager of training in Penske’s Central Reservations department.</p><p><strong>While driving:</strong></p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>Leave extra room between the truck and the vehicle in front of you. Trucks require even more time and room to stop in bad weather.</li> <li>Don't force too much power on the drive wheels; this can cause you to lose traction when driving in the snow and result in a side skid.</li> <li>Use extra caution when traveling across bridges and overpasses. They freeze before the road.</li></ul><p>There are also special considerations you should take when driving a diesel-powered truck in cold weather.</p><p>You should always park your truck out of the wind and remember to turn off all lights to allow batteries to maintain a full charge. Cold weather decreases the battery output.</p><p>In the unlikely event of an equipment malfunction, Penske 24/7 Roadside Assistance is available to help.</p><p><em>It’s not too late to plan your winter move. Penske Truck Rental offers free unlimited miles on all one-way truck rentals, discounts for AAA members, college students and members of the military as well as packing supplies and 24/7 roadside assistance. Are you ready to make a reservation? Visit the Penske Truck Rental </em><a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/" rel="noopener"><em>website</em></a><em> for more information.</em></p><p><em>By Bernie Mixon </em></p></div>
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Watch Out for Wildlife on the Road
December 08, 2017
Deer, opossum and squirrels, oh my!
<p>Wherever and whenever you are driving your <a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/" rel="noopener">Penske rental truck</a>, wildlife poses a serious road hazard. Whether you’re leaving early for work in the morning or returning home after staying late, you may want to drive a little slower. Animals can appear on the road when you least expect it.</p><p>“Be extra cautious at dawn and dusk,” said an AAA spokesperson. “Most animals, especially deer, tend to be more active early in the morning and at dusk.”</p><p>Slow down and use extra caution when traveling through areas with a high and active wildlife population. You can expect increased activity during the fall months. Hunting and mating season, for example, tend to be this time of year.</p><p>In the event you do see deer or smaller animals in the middle of the roads, AAA advises drivers to stay in their lane.</p><p>“Apply the brakes firmly and remain in your lane,” the AAA spokesperson said. “Swerving to avoid an animal can often cause a more serious crash or result in drivers losing control of their vehicles.”</p><p>That being said, be sure to leave plenty of braking distance between yourself and the driver in front of you. If an animal unexpectedly ventures out onto the road and the driver ahead of you comes to a sudden stop, increasing your braking distance will also increase your reaction time.</p><p>Penske realizes that accidents may happen, so if you’re planning on driving your <a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/" rel="noopener">Penske rental truck</a> from dusk to dawn, it may be a good idea to consider one of <a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/renting-from-penske/coverage/">Penske’s coverage options</a>. Some options are a Limited Damage Waiver, Personal Accident Insurance and Supplemental Liability Insurance.</p><p>To further prevent an animal-vehicle collision, AAA suggests that you follow these <a href="http://newsroom.aaa.com/2013/10/wildlife-crossing-aaa-provides-tips-to-avoid-animal-vehicle-collisions/">additional tips</a>:</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li><strong>Wear your seatbelt.</strong> Always remain alert while behind the wheel.</li> <li><strong>Scan the road ahead of you.</strong> Give yourself enough reaction time in case you have to brake suddenly. Keep in mind, some animals move in groups. When you see one, expect to see more.</li> <li><strong>Turn on your high beam headlights. </strong>Use these to help you spot an animal even sooner if there’s no oncoming traffic. You may also be able to spot some animals’ reflective eyes in the dark.</li></ul><p><em>Are you an AAA member planning a household move? Penske is AAA’s exclusive truck rental partner offering AAA members </em><a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/discounts/aaa/" rel="noopener">discounts</a><em> on truck rentals and moving supplies.</em> <em>Penske Truck Rental offers free unlimited miles on all one-way truck rentals, discounts for college students and members of the military as well as packing supplies and 24/7 roadside assistance. Are you ready to make a reservation? Visit the Penske Truck Rental </em><a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/" rel="noopener">website</a><em> for more information.</em></p><p><em>By Chris Abruzzo</em></p></div>
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Penske Helps Bring Holiday Joy to Military Spouses
December 06, 2017
Little boys and girls all over the world can’t wait for Christmas morning to arrive, but one non-profit group has been celebrating Christmas early by delivering presents to military families in North Carolina and South Carolina.
<p>Instead of delivering gifts in a sleigh, the <a href="https://www.supportmilitaryspouses.org/" rel="noopener">Support Military Spouses</a> (SMS) group brings presents to military spouses and their families in a big yellow <a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/" rel="noopener">Penske rental truck</a>.</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="332df27e739f379d211e45822614186d" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="74b76" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODQxNi9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyNjkyNDg1OH0.m1obcu69EFJ3K5grTGxbdDgu_YX1V2H48yjAgZNfNDQ/img.jpg?width=980"/></p><p>“We deliver seasonally, and we have huge deliveries twice a year,” said SMS founder Diane Rumley. “We deliver in May as part of Military Spouse Appreciation Month and again in December for the holidays.”</p><p>Support Military Spouses honors and gives back to military families in a myriad of ways throughout the year. But, one of their most successful efforts in giving back to those who make the ultimate sacrifice is achieved through their Appreciation Care Package Program.</p><p>These care packages help fulfill SMS’s main mission. They strive to support military spouses who go through the challenging time of moving from base to base and taking care of their families, while their loved ones are overseas.</p><p>“We were the first non-profit founded whose main focus was the military spouse,” said Rumley. “In addition to all our hard work, this program has evolved greatly on its own with all the donations that we get.”</p><p>Since they started the care package program in 2009, Rumley’s team has been able to give out more than 50,000 care packages.</p><p>The spouses and their children receive two different care packages.</p><p>Spouses receive jewelry, stationery and books. In the children’s boxes are stuffed animals, toys, books and other small goodies. However, in both packages is one thing that brings most military spouses to tears: a personal hand-written thank you note.</p><p>“The spouses just appreciate the fact that they are recognized for the sacrifices they have made, and they’ve sacrificed a lot,” Rumley said.</p><p>“They move around from base to base, and just the fact that we recognize those sacrifices and hardships brings many of the women to tears. That’s why we do this year after year.”</p><p>The care packages are handed out to everyone at various military bases. What started out as a simple delivery that lasted a couple of hours has now turned into a delivery celebration that lasts all afternoon.</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="803069246313d191dfc8e348493f36fa" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="aec6c" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODQxNy9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYxNTM4MTMzM30.JkmUUROIEeVID3n-HmcHxPXQXeIyL7b12X_oA7sVcl0/img.jpg?width=980"/></p><p>Just as Santa has help from all his elves, Rumley credits all the volunteers and donors who have helped get SMS to where it is today.</p><p>“We just couldn’t do it without our partners,” Rumley said. “Having <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/" rel="noopener">Penske</a> onboard from the very beginning has allowed this non-profit to serve the military families year after year in a miraculous way. Thank you to the whole Penske team.”</p><p>SMS just delivered care packages to military families in Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and Joint Base Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, and will continue bringing smiles to people’s faces this holiday season when they head to the following areas:</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina, and Cherry Point, North Carolina, on Dec. 7</li> <li>Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, North Carolina, on Dec. 8</li></ul><p><em>By Chris Abruzzo</em></p></div>
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Young Professionals Flourish in Supply Chain Roles
December 04, 2017
Today’s young supply chain professionals find their work to be rewarding – even exciting – in a field they say offers a clear path to advancement.
<p>These insights, the result of a groundbreaking industry survey of young supply chain professionals, are not only key for employers looking to attract young professional talent to the supply chain field, but are necessary to retain them.</p><p>The <a href="https://cscmp.org/" rel="noopener">Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP</a>) and <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/" rel="noopener">Penske Logistics</a> surveyed 300 supply chain professionals under the age of 30 as part of the <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/insights/industry-reports/young-professionals/" rel="noopener">"2018 CSCMP/Penske Young Professionals in Supply Chain Survey"</a> to determine what young professionals wanted from their career.</p><p>“We believe that young professionals represent the next generation of supply chain leaders, as they are critical to maintaining relevancy as a professional society and a supply chain community,” said Rick Blasgen, president and chief executive officer of CSCMP.</p><p>One of the key ways to accomplish this is through identifying a robust pool of talent.</p><p>“Like many industries, talent acquisition is a top priority for us, and finding motivated young professionals who are eager to work in the supply chain is paramount,” said Andy Moses, senior vice president of global products at Penske Logistics.</p><p><strong>Findings Show Confidence in Career Path</strong></p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="e3664b6ece87ad9ed6e0c92e748da7e7" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="b3fe4" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODQxMy9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0MTQ4MDAxOX0.o3Ky8xeE8NFOG0-VxyK886tdqHsaSgeC_h2UmCbCmNA/img.png?width=980"/></p><p>The survey asked young professionals what they thought about their career paths, education and professional development as well as their priorities and goals for the future.</p><p>All of the young professionals who participated in the study were working in the industry for about three years and employed by a third-party logistics, manufacturing or transportation and warehousing company.</p><p>Some of the key findings of the survey included:</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>81 percent of respondents strongly agree that supply chain is a good career choice.</li> <li>86 percent of respondents said they are either very satisfied or somewhat satisfied with their current employer.</li> <li>76 percent would describe their work as satisfying, 67 percent said rewarding, and 60 percent said exciting.</li> <li>71 percent agree that it’s easy to advance in the field.</li> <li>The majority said they prefer in-person training, delivered through mentoring or task-based activities.</li></ul><p>“Learning that diversity of work, in-person mentoring and career advancement are important to this demographic reinforces the work we are doing to recruit and retain top young talent here at Penske,” Moses said.</p><p><strong>Fate Supplies a New Career Path</strong></p><p>After graduating college with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, Amy Beacom thought she would be working in a research lab and not as a supply chain analyst for Penske Logistics in Beachwood, Ohio.</p><p>Yet a chance visit to job sites encouraged Beacom to explore the supply chain field to see if her multi-tasking skills and ability to learn quickly while on the job would be a good fit.</p><p>“I wanted to use my degree for something, so I was looking for a job that offered opportunity and room for growth. I thought I was going to do research, and this kind of just fell in my lap,” said Beacom, who has been working for Penske for six years.</p><p>Alexander Amariles was not new to logistics when he decided to seek a career in supply chain. A former driver, Amariles was responsible for local moves. Now, he is a load planner in Beachwood, Ohio, shepherding shipments across the border between the U.S. and Mexico.</p><p>“I used to do the physical work, and now I do the mental work,” said Amariles, who has been working for Penske Logistics for a little more than three years. “Working in the supply chain field has exposed me to a different kind of career that I never knew existed.”</p><p>For those new to the supply chain industry, including new college graduates, Penske Logistics offers an opportunity to learn the field and grow in their career.</p><p>“For associates who are new in their career, Penske provides the ability to learn about supply chain management in a hands-on environment,” said Jennifer Biehn, director of human resources for Penske Logistics.</p><p>“We hire recent college graduates on a regular basis and offer opportunities in dedicated contract carriage, distribution center management and transportation management,” she said. “We care about our associates and invest in their career development.”</p><p>Penske Logistics has many opportunities for professional growth for associates who have demonstrated a proven record for driving results.</p><p>“Associates receive ongoing training to refine current skillsets, or to take on positions of greater responsibility when their performance demonstrates readiness,” Biehn said. “We provide associates with leadership development and functional training opportunities to help drive process improvement and meet their career goals.”</p><p>That career development – ongoing training coupled with advancement opportunities with Penske Logistics – continues to be very important to Beacom.</p><p>“Advancement is important for a lot of people,” she said. “You want to make sure that if you stay with a company, you experience growth at some point. I think that is a big thing.”</p><p><em>Are you interested in learning more about supply chain opportunities with Penske Logistics? Visit our </em><a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/" rel="noopener"><em>careers page</em></a><em> for more information.</em></p><p><em>By Bernie Mixon </em></p></div>
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Rental Trucks Help Fleets Deliver for the Holidays
December 01, 2017
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, attention turns to retailers and parcel delivery companies, charged with making sure those packages arrive in time for holiday celebrations.
<p><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2017/11/27/cyber-mondays-still-got-it-840-million-spent-10-00-am/897831001/" rel="noopener">Record-setting</a> Cyber Monday sales signal increased demand for deliveries, as well as higher consumer expectations, as more shoppers ventured online to find the perfect holiday gift.</p><p>Many retailers and parcel delivery companies will turn to <a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/commercial-truck-rental/" rel="noopener">Penske Truck Rental</a> to provide the much-needed additional commercial trucks to help meet the holiday demand.</p><p>“We work closely with some of the largest companies in the world to make sure they are able to get packages to their customers,” said Zac Bugay, manager of national rental accounts for Penske Truck Rental.</p><p><strong>Holiday Shopping Snapshot</strong></p><p>The <a href="https://nrf.com/media/press-releases/consumers-and-retailers-win-big-over-thanksgiving-holiday" rel="noopener">National Retail Federation</a> (NRF) credited good weather and a robust economy with drawing shoppers to brick-and-mortar stores as well as online.</p><p>“All the fundamentals were in place for consumers to take advantage of incredible deals and promotions retailers had to offer,” said NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay. “From good weather across the country to low unemployment and strong consumer confidence, the climate was right, literally and figuratively, for consumers to tackle their holiday shopping lists online and in stores.”</p><p>More than 174 million consumers shopped in stores and online between Thanksgiving Day and Cyber Monday, according to a survey by the NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics.</p><p>The most popular day for in-store shopping was Black Friday followed by Cyber Monday, while Cyber Monday and Black Friday were the top two days for online shoppers, according to the survey.</p><p><strong>Meeting the Need</strong></p><p>Well before thoughts turn to holiday shopping, Penske Truck Rental’s Bugay said the company is preparing to accommodate the <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/27/retailers-e-commerce-fulfillment-centers-ready-for-cyber-monday-surge.html" rel="noopener">expected need</a> for additional rental trucks.</p><p>“There is a lot of build-up going into the holiday season, and we are working with the large packaging companies to make sure we provide them with what they need,” Bugay said.</p><p>The preparation includes initiating contact with parcel delivery companies as early as August. “We start talking about peak season in the second quarter at a national level to see what they will need year over year,” Bugay said.</p><p>The need for more trucks does not just extend to delivering consumer purchases, but also includes inventory deliveries to restock retail shelves and online retailer warehouses.</p><p>“Volume increases, which means more trucks need to be on the road to deliver more, which means normal fleets for our customers won’t handle the volume, so we need to provide them with rentals,” Bugay said.</p><p>So, don’t be surprised if a Penske truck shows up to your door to deliver your holiday packages.</p><p>“I think about the young child whose parents want to get him or her the latest toy that will make their day on Christmas morning. Our trucks help do that,” Bugay said.</p><p><em>Penske offers a wide variety of rental trucks from large commercial semi-tractors and trailers to small box trucks. Penske encourages retailers and businesses to make reservations by calling its hotline for business rentals, 1-800-PENSKE1. New business truck rental customers can enjoy an additional </em><a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/commercial-truck-rental/renting-from-penske/new-customer-discount/" rel="noopener"><em>20 percent off</em></a><em> your first truck or tractor rental.</em></p><p><em>By Bernie Mixon </em></p></div>
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