Penske Truck Leasing Expands Into North Houston
May 30, 2018
North Houston is home to a new Penske Truck Leasing facility offering full-service truck leasing, consumer and commercial truck rental, contract truck fleet maintenance and connected fleet solutions, a value-added resource to help customers address issues and options related to onboard technology systems (ELDs, telematics, on-board cameras, etc.). It’s Penske’s largest facility in the Houston area.
<p>The company hosted a grand opening event, with an estimated crowd of 225. Brian Hard, Penske Truck Leasing president and CEO, spoke of the company's history and its capabilities in the marketplace. Upon thanking the assembled audience he stated: "We wake up every day thinking of how we can do a better job for you."</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image"><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="e7f40841c27ff6f3b16427abaf787a91" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="bdb77" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODU3MC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1MzMxNTY5N30.exKnlLJpIT6wleu19rZbR8KwD-i7GPyz8Xa4IYz5b3o/img.jpg?width=980"/><small class="image-media media-caption">North Houston is home to a new Penske Truck Leasing facility; It’s the company's largest in the Houston market.</small></p><p>Conveniently situated off I-45 north of the Beltway, the state-of-the-art building is located at 221 E Airtex Dr. The facility, which is 22,658-square-feet and sits on 9.5 acres, has ten truck bays, an automatic wash bay and a three-lane fuel island.</p><p>“The new location offers our Northside commercial and consumer customers easy access to the fast- growing Bush Intercontinental Airport business community and a convenient location for rental and service,” explained Chip Jensen, senior vice president for Penske’s south central region. “We look forward to serving our existing customers in the area and welcoming new customers to Penske North Houston.”</p><p>Penske is currently hiring for its rental office as well as the maintenance department, filling new positions created by the expansion. For a list of open positions visit <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/" rel="noopener">gopenske.com/careers</a>.</p><p><em>Photo caption: Penske Truck Leasing recently opened a new location in Houston. Participating in a ribbon-cutting ceremony, from left are Penske leaders: Jeff Myre, district operations manager; Tom Mulle, district manager; Brian Hard, president and CEO; Chip Jensen, senior vice president of south central region; Keith Brasington, area vice president for gulf states; and Pedro Sagarra, district service manager.</em></p><p><em>By "Move Ahead" Staff</em></p></div>
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5 Safety Tips for Driving a Moving Truck
May 29, 2018
All summer long, do-it-yourself movers are packing their things and hitting the road to start the next chapter of their lives in their new homes.
<p>If you’re planning a summer move and find that your stuff doesn’t fit into your car or van, renting a moving truck from <a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/" rel="noopener">Penske</a> may be the right choice for you. However, you may have never driven a 12-ft. to 26-ft. truck before.</p><p>So, before you hop in and get behind the wheel, there a few things you should know.</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="7072d42e5aa9fcf52f71d8d1dbe374bb" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="30bd7" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODU2Ni9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyNDU5MTIxM30.jA61BEPioKgPDvE7Ap-eYmhZkijqA4weZ-d6sH9Ex_g/img.png?width=980"/></p><p>For example, Penske reminds truck drivers to watch for overhead clearance postings. Check to see if your route calls for driving under any overpasses or bridges. If so, research to see what the height clearance is. Keep in mind that trucks are taller and wider than cars. They need greater overhead and side clearance.</p><p>But, that’s not the only thing you should be considering. <a href="https://exchange.aaa.com/safety/roadway-safety/commercial-vehicles/safety-tips/#.Wun5Q4gbOUl" rel="noopener">AAA</a> says it may take some time getting used to the size of the vehicle.</p><p>“It’s critical to know that trucks are larger and heavier than passenger vehicles and respond much differently – especially when braking or accelerating,” an AAA spokesperson said. “To keep your risks down, here are a <a href="https://exchange.aaa.com/safety/roadway-safety/commercial-vehicles/safety-tips/#.Wun5Q4gbOUl" rel="noopener">few tips</a>:”</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li><strong>Check your mirrors before turning right.</strong> To make a right turn, truck drivers need to swing wide to the left.</li> <li><strong>Communication is key.</strong> When driving through intersections, turning, merging and switching lanes, signal early to indicate to other drivers what you’re trying to do.</li> <li><strong>Don’t tailgate.</strong> The vehicle in front of you may come to a sudden stop, giving you little to no time to react.</li> <li><strong>Keep your distance.</strong> It takes trucks a little longer to come to a complete stop. Leave plenty of separation between yourself and surrounding vehicles.</li> <li><strong>Locate proper parking areas.</strong> If you aren’t able to find any designated parking areas, pull off the road and set out safety triangles, flares or other devices to alert motorists.</li></ul><p>Remember, just because it’s summer doesn’t mean safe driving should take a vacation.</p><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"><em>discounts</em></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"><em>website</em></a><em> for more information.</em></p><p><em>By “Move Ahead” Staff</em></p> </div>
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The transition from military to civilian life can be difficult for service men and women but even more so for veterans experiencing spinal cord injury or disease.
<p><a href="https://www.pva.org/" rel="noopener">Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans),</a> a veterans service organization, has worked for more than 70 years to help all veterans receive medical and other benefits that they have earned and deserve.</p><p><a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/" rel="noopener">Penske Truck Rental</a> joined with Paralyzed Veterans five years ago to create the #OneWay4PVA campaign, which encourages rental customers to donate $1 to Paralyzed Veterans’ <a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/discounts/mission-able/" rel="noopener">Mission: ABLE campaign</a>.</p><p>“We’re impressed with the tremendous work Paralyzed Veterans does to support veterans,” said Art Vallely, Penske's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. “We’re grateful that our truck rental customers and associates have shown continued growing support of our #OneWay4PVA program over the last five years.”</p><p>Since 2013, the generosity of one-way rental customers, along with Penske donations on all one-way moves, have resulted in more than $2 million for Paralyzed Veterans. Penske Truck Rental is a division of <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/" rel="noopener">Penske Truck Leasing.</a></p><p>“The staff at Penske Truck Rental has become a part of Paralyzed Veterans of America. They understand and help promote our mission as a part of their everyday job,” said Carl Blake, executive director, for Paralyzed Veterans. “It is hard to quantify just how much that has benefitted our organization.”</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="5058d8ddd09350d9e50e120753449504" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="305b8" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODU2My9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY2MDYwOTU0MH0.ar6Sj16mvl1QDA5JjDdn3qz1SCVc-69o9Vo1yfIjyR8/img.jpg?width=980"/></p><p><strong>On A Mission </strong></p><p>Paralyzed Veterans began in the 1940s as a non-profit organization formed by a group of injured World War II veterans who returned to a medical community “not ready to treat them, and to the many barriers for people living and sustaining life in a wheelchair,” said Julia Walker, director of corporate and venture philanthropy for Paralyzed Veterans.</p><p>The organization would become the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated to the benefit and representation of veterans with spinal cord injury or disease. “Our mission is to change lives and build brighter futures for our seriously injured veterans,” Walker said.</p><p>Paralyzed Veterans fights for veterans with disabilities on many fronts.</p><p>Through the organization’s Research and Education Foundations, Paralyzed Veterans invests in research to find cures or develop treatments for paralysis and diseases targeting the spinal cord, such as ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) and Multiple Sclerosis, as well as TBI (traumatic brain injury).</p><p>The organization advocates for quality Veterans Administration health care and veterans benefits as well as working to make the country more accessible for all veterans.</p><p>“We have an advocacy department that is constantly on Capitol Hill fighting for veterans’ issues and priorities, making sure the Veterans Administration is doing what they are supposed to do,” Walker said. “We have a National Services Officers program that assists any veteran; they don’t have to be paralyzed. Any veteran who needs assistance fighting through the red tape with the VA system to get the benefits they are owed and deserve.”</p><p>Paralyzed Veterans’ Architecture Department provides assistance to help the country exceed Americans with Disability Act standards of compliance by helping to make sure facilities, companies and parks are accessible not just for wheelchair users but anybody suffering from any type of debilitating injury or disease, Walker said.</p><p>In addition, veterans are provided with the tools they need to secure good careers.</p><p>“We also have a job placement program, PAVE – Paving Access for Veteran Employment. With this program, we empower veterans with the tools they need to secure good careers,” Walker said. “Since the origin in 2007, we have served more than 5,000 veterans, their caregivers and family members.”</p><p>All of the services Paralyzed Veterans provides are free to veterans and their families, thanks in part to donations from generous Americans.</p><p><strong>A Moving Partnership</strong></p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="f9acf1cea2606fae974491a43e34fe68" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="42aa1" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODU2NC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0MzE1NzY0M30.EZqU3SYEFdsYQiq4XjtTDyZogxz0rIagbcXbLGPZtoY/img.jpg?width=980"/></p><p>Penske’s Central Reservations associates are on the front lines of the #OneWay4PVA campaign, encouraging one-way rental customers to consider adding a $1 donation to their reservation.</p><p>For some who have active-duty or military veterans in their family, their work on behalf of Paralyzed Veterans takes on special meaning. To a person, the work they do on behalf of Paralyzed Veterans is heartfelt.</p><p>Walker and others from Paralyzed Veterans have visited the department, located at Penske’s corporate headquarters in Reading, Pennsylvania, and felt the connection.</p><p>“You could see the passion from the employees. For us just knowing that it is coming from the top down, from Roger Penske to the folks who do the asking,” Walker said. “We see it.”</p><p>In 2016, Mr. Penske, Chairman of Penske Corporation, was presented with a Humanitarian Award at the annual Paralyzed Veterans Mission: ABLE Awards for his outstanding contribution to support disabled veterans.</p><p>In addition to the fundraising campaign, Penske supports the <a href="https://www.pva.org/paralyzed-veterans-golf-open" rel="noopener">Paralyzed Veterans Golf Open</a>, Mission: ABLE Awards dinner, the <a href="http://wheelchairgames.org/" rel="noopener">National Veterans Wheelchair Games</a>, and <a href="https://www.pva.org/adaptive-sports/paralyzed-veterans-racing-team" rel="noopener">Paralyzed Veterans Racing</a> through additional sponsorships and in-kind truck rentals.</p><p>“You are one of our biggest supporters, and we can’t thank you enough for what you do; for helping us continue our mission and to provide more programs and more services,” Walker said. “At the end of the day, we want to support our veterans. You are a huge instrumental part of what we do, and we are so grateful.”</p><p><em>By Bernie Mixon</em></p></div>
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Moving This Memorial Day?
May 23, 2018
Are you planning a move this Memorial Day weekend? The last thing you want to have happen in the middle of your journey is to be stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic or experience mechanical setbacks. Penske Truck Rental encourages movers, truck drivers and other motorists to plan accordingly if they are driving during the long holiday weekend.
<p><a href="https://newsroom.aaa.com/tag/memorial-day-travel-forecast/" rel="noopener">AAA</a> anticipates congested roadways this holiday weekend – with more than 36 million travelers hitting the roads. That is up 4.7 percent from last year, making a household move a little trickier than usual. Weather, vehicle collisions and mechanical problems can lead to major delays on the roadways for holiday travelers.</p><p>“AAA expects to rescue more than 340,000 motorists at the roadside this Memorial Day weekend,” said Julie Hall, AAA’s public relations manager. “Dead car batteries, lockouts and flat tires will be the leading reasons AAA members will experience car trouble.”</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="d6ad446a36f39d9b88075c53a2ba23d5" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="f1d32" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODU2MC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyNjUwMTEwOH0.0DE1e6Op1rnZ_nsgPRBQwprcf7sW8UaE8qPiqTvsR1E/img.jpg?width=980"/></p><p>In the event of any issue with your Penske moving truck, Penske’s in-house <a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/renting-from-penske/roadside-assistance/" rel="noopener">24/7 Roadside Assistance</a> team can help get your move back on track. Penske experts are the support team you can count on while moving over the long weekend, which tends to be among the busier moving weekends of the year.</p><p><strong>AAA’s Travel Tips</strong></p><p>While travel setbacks can sometimes be unavoidable, drivers can get around most hurdles by taking the time to prepare ahead of time:</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>Be prepared with a mobile phone charger, a flashlight with extra batteries, a first-aid kit, a basic toolkit, and drinking water and snacks for all passengers</li> <li>Get plenty of rest before you start your trip</li> <li>Schedule breaks every two hours or 100 miles to remain alert and avoid driving drowsy</li> <li>Beware of distracted driving</li> <li>Buckle up</li></ul><p><strong>Where Are You Moving?</strong></p><p>Are you moving to a tourist destination or major city? Based on AAA advanced travel bookings, the top Memorial Day travel destinations this year are:</p><ol class="ee-ol"> <li>Orlando, Florida</li> <li>Seattle</li> <li>Honolulu</li> <li>Las Vegas</li> <li>Anchorage, Alaska</li> <li>Phoenix</li> <li>Anaheim, California</li> <li>Boston</li> <li>Denver, Colorado</li> <li>New York</li></ol><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="99a03cb79b5f58150a880e47bcfaf87e" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="ba1ac" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODU2MS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzMjI2NjEzOX0.o7Ez3K8y-yFiNV8ekbJZYY6bu_tWjQtrz8Qpmqm6Emc/img.jpg?width=980"/></p><p>Denver, Las Vegas, Orlando and Phoenix all appeared on <a href="https://blog.gopenske.com/news/penske-truck-rental-releases-2017-top-moving-destinations-list/" rel="noopener">Penske’s Top 10 Moving Destinations</a> list for 2017. Wherever you’re moving this weekend, you may want to consider going a different route or avoiding peak travel times.</p><p>“INRIX, in collaboration with AAA, predicts drivers will experience the greatest amount of road congestion Thursday, May 24, and Friday, May 25, in the late afternoon as commuters leave work and mix with holiday travelers,” Hall said. “Pack your patience and allow plenty of time to get to your destination safely.”</p><p>Penske wishes everyone safe travels this holiday weekend.</p><p><em>Contact the experts at Penske Truck Rental by calling 1-888-996-5415 or chat live with a Penske representative by clicking </em><a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/contact-us/" rel="noopener"><em>here</em></a><em>. </em></p><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"><em>discounts</em></a><em> on truck rentals and moving supplies. 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"><em>website</em></a><em> for more information.</em></p><p><em>By Chris Abruzzo</em></p></div>
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CVSA International Roadcheck Begins June 5
May 22, 2018
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will be conducting its annual International Roadcheck from June 5 to June 7.
<p>Commercial motor vehicle inspectors across North America will inspect commercial motor vehicles and drivers, and this year, they will be putting heavy emphasis on <a href="https://cvsa.org/program/programs/international-roadcheck/hos-compliance/" rel="noopener">hours-of-service compliance</a>.</p><p>Inspectors will primarily be conducting the North American Standard Level I Inspection. Some of the things <a href="https://cvsa.org/program/programs/international-roadcheck/what-inspectors-look-for/" rel="noopener">inspectors will be checking</a> include the vehicle’s fuel systems, tires, steering mechanisms, brake systems and cargo securement.</p><p>A CVSA decal will be given to vehicles that successfully pass a decal-eligible inspection by a CVSA-certified inspector. If violations are found, the driver or vehicle is at risk of being out of service until corrected. According to the <a href="https://cvsa.org/program/programs/international-roadcheck/international-roadcheck-results-2/" rel="noopener">CVSA</a>, 4.2 percent of drivers and 23 percent of vehicles that received Level I Inspections were placed out of service last year.</p><p>Visit the <a href="https://cvsa.org/program/programs/international-roadcheck/" rel="noopener">CVSA’s website</a> for more information about the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and International Roadcheck.<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Penske Truck Leasing Can Help Your Fleet</strong></p><p>Does your truck fleet struggle with maintenance or meeting compliance? Penske Truck Leasing offers a comprehensive <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/contract-maintenance/" rel="noopener">preventive maintenance service</a> along with other solutions. To find out more, <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/contact-us/" rel="noopener">contact Penske Truck Leasing</a> today.</p><p><em>By “Move Ahead” Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Logistics today announced it has been named among America’s Best Employers by Forbes magazine, ranking No. 72 out of the 500 companies listed.
<p>“We’re honored to be named to Forbes Magazine’s America’s Best Employers list,” said Marc Althen, president, Penske Logistics. “We strive to promote an inclusive and entrepreneurial open-door culture that enables our associates to thrive in their careers with us. We are proud of our associates and we are humbled they recommend us for the list. Our associates are the critical link to helping ensure our customers and our business succeed every day.”</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="14e41386a75efe246e8d08cf6913b42a" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="49011" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODU1Ny9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY2MTE2MTY1M30.UYhG6zussd3TDxD6tbNOMs_cw8Q9GeRfM9Znv-UJSbY/img.jpg?width=980"/>Penske Logistics and its parent company Penske Truck Leasing offer a wide array of career opportunities ranging from truck drivers and warehouse workers, to truck maintenance technicians, management trainees, logistics engineers, technology and management positions. The companies combined employ more than 33,000 people worldwide. Visit <a href="http://www.GoPenske.com/careers" rel="noopener">www.GoPenske.com/careers</a> to learn more about career opportunities at <a href="http://www.gopenske.com/" rel="noopener">Penske Truck Leasing</a> and Penske Logistics.</p><p>America’s Best Employers list features 500 employers from 25 industry sectors. Employers are chosen based on an independent survey from a vast sample of more than 30,000 U.S. employees working for mid- to large-size companies. The employees are consulted anonymously through several online panels and asked to rate how likely they were to recommend their employer to someone else; and how they felt about other employers in their industry on a scale of zero to 10.</p><p>For more information on Forbes magazine’s America’s Best Employers and to see the complete list, please visit: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.forbes.com_best-2Demployers_list_-3Futm-5Fsource-3DStatista-2BAkquise-26utm-5Fcampaign-3D11804a6b1e-2DEMAIL-5FCAMPAIGN-5F2018-5F04-5F18-26utm-5Fmedium-3Demail-26utm-5Fterm-3D0-5Fcce9045bff-2D11804a6b1e-2D&d=DwMFAg&c=h3doYy8SM5A3ClRIfuW3kMsQeA1oLqCc_JYUUs-p_mE&r=kCFpYfJbKwvZ6gdZl-RXJluMC0eGvncYFqfGdx1WySk&m=JawW-oXxu1JqtRuZ79gzo2z0f8T_CZWp0CnvycCT9I8&s=ZYuFrWhoA4OXXe_PvSI2A-GYalqBYr9dkxndShxpZKM&e=" rel="noopener">www.forbes.com/best-employers/list/</a>.</p><p><em>By "Move Ahead" Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Truck Leasing Completes 1 Millionth Voice-Directed Preventive Maintenance Inspection
May 17, 2018
Penske Truck Leasing has successfully completed its 1 millionth voice-directed preventive maintenance inspection using its recently deployed innovative paperless technology.
<p>“Our new approach to a voice-guided preventive maintenance process is exceeding our expectations for shop productivity and customer uptime,” said Gregg Mangione, senior vice president of maintenance at Penske Truck Leasing.</p><p>Over the last year, Penske implemented its voice-directed preventive <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/contract-maintenance/" rel="noopener">maintenance processes</a> for its fleet of more than 270,000 vehicles. The pioneering approach improves inspection and repair accuracy and consistency while also eliminating paperwork and ensuring full documentation and compliance with regulations.</p><p>“Our technicians have been instrumental in the success of this new process,” added Mangione. “Providing them with a hands-free solution at the point of repair and removing repetitive handwriting and keying has made their jobs easier, while at the same time improving the quality of the inspections, resulting in improved uptime for our customers.”</p><p>Penske commemorated the milestone by honoring David Barba, a Phoenix-based technician, who performed the 1 millionth preventive maintenance inspection on a 2018 Freightliner Sleeper Tractor.</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="ed1b2be21e41e6f7b2869fd3924e566f" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="bd18f" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODU1NS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzNTI5NzMyMn0.o3fVOuwftgjETiLc0Ruv-2qn4y5E8Dqiun2jzlUSRtc/img.jpg?width=980"/></p><p>Penske’s innovative voice-directed preventive maintenance system provides its technicians everything they need at the point of repair — reducing wasted time, motion and manual keying. It taps a robust, high-speed indoor and outdoor gigabit Wi-Fi network and uses rugged mobile tablet devices for its technicians and industry-leading diagnostic tools. The system provides voice prompts via a headset to direct technicians through a preventive maintenance inspection. It is the foundation of Penske’s proprietary preventive maintenance process, providing the ability to tailor inspections to the specific vehicle, its age, specifications and technologies now and in the future.</p><p><em>By Kim Harmsen</em></p><p><em>Pictured from left to right are Penske Truck Leasing associates Gregg Mangione, senior vice president of maintenance; Tony Popple, senior director of maintenance; David Barba, technician; John Marvin, district manager.</em></p></div>
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Penske Truck Leasing celebrated the opening of its new facility in Zelienople, Pennsylvania. Located at 204 Russell Road, the new Penske location offers full-service truck leasing, consumer and commercial truck rental, contract truck fleet maintenance services and connected fleet solutions, a value-added resource to help customers address issues and options related to onboard technology systems (ELDs, telematics, on-board cameras, etc.).
<p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="d2e5543a3dfaa814638eef34f438a44a" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="8af26" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODU1My9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0ODAzOTExNH0.KI3nRI7PXiLiFs5a7pVTBEc-nevNkyRbz6Wi0lzFXII/img.jpg?width=980"/></p><p>“We selected a location that allows us to strategically support businesses in the region north of Pittsburgh and in Butler County,” explained Jack Gallagher, senior vice president for Penske’s northeast region. “We look forward to serving existing and new customers from our state-of-the-art facility.”</p><p>Conveniently located along the I-79 corridor, this site contains three service bays, one wash bay and a diesel fuel island in a 13,200-square-foot building on 5.4 acres.</p><p>Penske is currently hiring for its rental office as well as the maintenance departments, for a list of open positions visit <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/" rel="noopener">gopenske.com/careers</a>.</p><p><em>By "Move Ahead" Staff</em></p> <p><em>Pictured from left to right are Penske associates Dan Willing, management trainee; James Wallace, customer service coordinator; Shannon Ohler, parts administrator; Matt Schumacher, maintenance supervisor; Paul Klein, lease sales representative; Jack Gallagher, senior vice president-Northeast; Aubrey Marcolini, administration; Rob Borowski, 32-year retired Penske technician; Dave Rosko, 30-year retired Penske technician; Aaron Chamberlin, district service manager; Augie Mauti, 16-year retired Penske customer serviceman; Brian Borgoyn, district manager; Katelyn O'Brien, branch manager-King of Prussia; Jeremy Kleemok, branch service manager; Tyler Hard, area vice president-Mid-Atlantic; Tom Fetsick, district rental manager; Brad Callihan, district financial manager; Dave McKolosky, assistant rental manager. </em></p></div>
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Using Blockchain Technology to Improve Efficiency
May 16, 2018
Companies like Penske Logistics are learning more about a potential solution that could increase supply chain efficiency and track inventory. It’s called blockchain technology, and some experts say it is a game changer for the supply chain.
<p><strong>What is Blockchain?</strong></p><p>Let’s say you’re the owner of a small, popular food market.</p><p>You offer a sizeable inventory and competitive pricing, but customers most notably enjoy shopping at your market because you sell the freshest produce in town.</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="a8c132a4360899020badc7b2fb2dbcb0" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="19269" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODU0OS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyMDIyNTgzOH0.oKRrFqmSxAmdBq5_MuMCP84JT_-Wtcclv7qqM7bqjRo/img.jpg?width=980"/></p><p>One day, you discover a safety recall on your latest shipment of celery. You immediately remove the product from the shelves, but dozens of questions begin rushing through your head – <em>Did I lose the trust of my customers? Is this something I’m going to have to worry about every time I receive my shipment? Do I still trust my supplier? Could it have been the distributor’s fault?</em></p><p>You have questions, and you need answers to help you mitigate these risks going forward. That is where blockchain technology comes into play.</p><p>Businesses within a supply chain work closely together to deliver a product daily to the consumer.</p><p>Blockchain, a sometimes public and more transparent ledger, helps track the entire supply chain process – organizing each transaction or step of a product’s movement into smaller blocks.</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="36404677f943c73ae7570ff0f3400c74" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="d44b8" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODU1MC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyMDYyMTExNH0.RRGp1QvM42vpajKaM610YMIRDz3j1ybzrVZnY98uAiY/img.jpg?width=980"/></p><p>As examined in the <a href="http://www.3plstudy.com/3pl2018download.php" rel="noopener">2018 Third-Party Logistics Study</a> (3PL Study), these blocks are documented by an independent third party and monitored whenever a shipment changes hands.</p><p>All involved parties in a supply chain have full visibility to these blocks with access to the detailed information that is recorded along the way. Essentially creating a permanent, digital history of the product’s movement within a supply chain, blockchain tracks a product’s movement from the origin to its final destination.</p><p>As the study explains, this technology creates one version of the truth, and “the digital history is not owned or controlled by any one trading partner…no one party can modify, delete or even append any record without the consensus from others on the network.”</p><p>This helps alleviate any risk in data tampering because there is no one owner.</p><p>“Blockchain takes all of those transactions that we deal with on a day-to-day basis, and it validates them through a third-party validation service and then adds those discrete transactions or block, to the overall integrated chain of information,” said Shanton Wilcox of <a href="https://www.infosys.com/" rel="noopener">Infosys</a> Consulting.<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Who is Using Blockchain?</strong></p><p>Companies have tried to incorporate this newer technology into their supply chains. Food and transportation are two industries that see the potential in blockchain application.</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="4831b282bf830a762e830340c0055ff7" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="a6965" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODU1MS9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyMDY0ODIzNn0.5WPMaEXds-RRZzqq0ccfqG6Rih_2URNxwPWBsl7GjhA/img.png?width=980"/>In the event of a food product recall, blockchain would track the recalled item through the process, making it easier to locate and pull it from shelves faster.</p><p>“That chain spans all supply chain partners involved in moving products from raw materials through manufacturing, distribution, to retailers and ultimately consumption,” added Wilcox.</p><p>By looping in all parties in the supply chain in the food and beverage industry, increased efficiency, decreased possibility for corruption and fewer added costs will be some of the many perks the shared information can provide.</p><p>One major retailer has been testing the waters of this technology in an effort to alleviate food safety issues.</p><p>“During a pilot program, testing found that by applying blockchain to trace food cut the time it took to trace a package of mangoes from the farm to the store to just two seconds – from days or weeks,” said Roger Aitken of <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/rogeraitken/2017/12/14/ibm-walmart-launching-blockchain-food-safety-alliance-in-china-with-fortune-500s-jd-com/#2bd560387d9c" rel="noopener">Forbes</a>.</p><p>As far as the benefit to shippers, this technology enables security and transparency, and can help overcome delays, according to the most recent 3PL Study.</p><p><strong>What Does Penske Logistics Think of Blockchain?</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/">Penske Logistics</a> sees potential benefits for its customers operating in the manufacturing, food and beverage sectors as well as other industries. The company is interested in the potential opportunities that blockchain can deliver. So much so, earlier this year, Penske became a corporate members of the <a href="https://bita.studio/" rel="noopener">Blockchain in Transport Alliance</a>, or BiTA, for short.</p><p>BiTA is a relatively new organization that provides a forum to promote and educate, while encouraging the development of blockchain applications and standards, within the transportation industry. Since joining BiTA, Penske has continued to learn more about the benefits of blockchain.</p><p>“We are actively monitoring any emerging technologies, including blockchain, that can position us to drive efficiency and find better solutions for our customers,” said Andy Moses, Penske Logistics senior vice president of global products.</p><p>Do you need a reliable logistics and supply chain partner to help plan your daily food and beverage operations? <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/industries/food-and-beverage/" rel="noopener">Consider the experts at Penske</a>.</p><p><em>By Chris Abruzzo</em></p></div>
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A child’s wish to ride in a big rig, granted by truck drivers nearly 30 years ago, created a movement resulting in fulfilled wishes for hundreds of children battling life-threatening illnesses.
<p>Each Mother’s Day, a 26-mile stretch of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is transformed as hundreds of trucks participate in the Mother’s Day Truck Convoy, a fundraiser for <a href="http://philadesv.wish.org/" rel="noopener">Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley.</a></p><p><a href="http://www.burlepark.com/" rel="noopener">Burle Business Park</a> in Lancaster will host the 29<sup>th</sup> annual <a href="http://site.wish.org/site/TR?fr_id=2802&pg=informational&sid=1496" rel="noopener">Mother’s Day Truck Convoy & Family Fun Day</a> on Sunday, May 13, to raise money to help fulfill the wishes of Make-A-Wish children. Penske is proud to serve as the “Official Convoy Trucking Company” for the <a href="https://blog.gopenske.com/news/penske-helping-to-grant-childrens-wishes-in-mothers-day-convoy/" rel="noopener">second</a> year.</p><p>Make-A-Wish hopes to raise $500,000 in order to grant 50 wishes to 50 local children.</p><p>“There is so much happening that it is easy to lose sight of the urgency that this event represents and that is the need to fund approximately 70 percent of the wishes that happen here in the Susquehanna Valley in Central Pennsylvania,” said Ben Lee, regional director of Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley.</p><p>Since that first wish, the fundraiser has raised more than $7 million, and the convoy has held two different Guinness World Records and is currently the world’s longest truck convoy.</p><p><strong>More than a Wish</strong></p><p>The chapter has granted more than 6,000 wishes since its founding in 1986. Most of the wishes from children fall into four categories: I wish to go, I wish to be, I wish to have or I wish to meet.</p><p>“The kinds of wishes we love are wishes that allow a child to see themselves doing what they love, living a life on the other side of this critical illness that is limiting their life so much now,” Lee said.</p><p>More than just a fun experience for the child and their family, “the wish is necessary and contributes to a child’s medical journey,” Lee said. “A wish is a part of a child’s medical team.”</p><p>In addition to the convoy, the daylong event also features a carnival, which has a live auction, live entertainment, carnival-style games and food. Admission is free and 100 percent of all purchases goes to Make-A-Wish.</p><p><strong>Official Convoy Trucking Company</strong></p><p>In addition to participating in the convoy, Penske will provide a truck to assist the organization with preparations in the days leading up to the event.</p><p>“Make-A-Wish is a great organization,” said Andrew Stevenson, a manager of national retail truck centers at Penske. “It seems only fitting that we partner with Make-A-Wish and be the Official Convoy Trucking Company for this year’s convoy.”</p><p>Last year, Penske helped Make-A-Wish transport its <a href="https://blog.gopenske.com/news/wish-angel-trailer-receives-helping-hand-from-penske/" rel="noopener">Wish Angel Trailer</a>, when the organization was without a driver to transport the trailer from its New York location to Lancaster in time for the convoy. This year, the trailer will be part of the convoy for the first time.</p><p>“Penske has always been there,” Lee said. “You are a partner who has used your resources for good, and we thank you for that.”</p><p><strong>A Force for Good</strong></p><p>The event has come a long way from its humble beginnings with 40 professional truck drivers participating that first year. This year more than 500 truck drivers are expected to participate in the convoy.</p><p>“We all know that truck drivers are what keeps America running,” Lee said. “This is a season where truck drivers are applauded and thanked for the work that they do and for making a difference in the lives of children and their families where a critical illness has almost ruined them.”</p><p>Truck drivers’ participation in the convoy is symbolic of the dedication they have to the plight of children in need.</p><p>“Truck drivers are incredibly generous. They are a force for good in the world and that is what we get to see every Mother’s Day,” Lee said.</p><p>For more information on the Mother’s Day Truck Convoy & Family Fun Day, visit <a href="http://site.wish.org/site/TR/InternalChapterEvent/Make-A-WishPhiladelphiaDelawareandSusquehannaValley?pg=entry&fr_id=2802" rel="noopener">WishConvoy.org</a>.</p><p><em>By Bernie Mixon </em></p></div>
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For military families, deployment signals a call to serve not just for enlisted men and women but also for the spouses and children who love them.
<p>Managing the simple pleasures of family life often falls to military spouses who fill the void left by their significant others and provide peace of mind for their active duty spouses as they go off to serve.</p><p><a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/" rel="noopener">Penske Truck Rental</a> is proud to join with <a href="https://www.supportmilitaryspouses.org/" rel="noopener">Support Military Spouses</a> (SMS) to help celebrate <a href="https://www.military.com/spouse/military-spouse-appreciation-day" rel="noopener">Military Spouse Appreciation Day</a> on May 11, a day set aside to celebrate the extraordinary contribution of the nation’s military spouses.</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="eb4780c40886a946a30f23767d9204ce" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="b1c87" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODU0Ni9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzMjA0NDg5NX0.ul0nCM5DskfvZ8PtgOlkHcO4CXxvcNCW1cU3iwW8nRI/img.jpg?width=980"/></p><p>The North Carolina-based non-profit organization will use a Penske rental truck to transport and distribute Appreciation Care Packages to military spouses across Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.</p><p>Care packages will be distributed to 500 military spouses tomorrow at <a href="https://www.bragg.army.mil/" rel="noopener">Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, North Carolina</a>. Similar package delivery parties will occur next week.</p><p>“Military spouses and their families sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy,” said Diane Rumley, who along with her husband Steven co-founded SMS and are in their ninth year of delivering care packages to military spouses. “By giving a care package, we wish to say thank you for their service to our country on the home front.”</p><p><strong>Unsung Heroes </strong></p><p>A U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation <a href="https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/sites/default/files/Military%20Spouses%20in%20the%20Workplace.pdf" rel="noopener">report</a>, citing 2015 Department of Defense data, put the number of active duty military spouses at nearly 642,000. The majority of the spouses are women, with nearly half of them raising children, many of whom are 11 years old or younger, according to the report.</p><p>In 1984, then-President Ronald Reagan set aside the Friday before Mother’s Day as a day to remember the service of military spouses to the nation.</p><p>It means even more to their spouses deployed into combat situations.</p><p>“The service members feel like the spouse is more of a hero than they are because the service member signed up to serve our country. The spouse and the children, while their signature is not on that dotted line, are serving just as much,” Mrs. Rumley said. “Knowing that the spouse is stateside taking care of things on the home front actually allows the service member the peace of mind to be able to do their job and do it well.”</p><p>In addition to deployments, military relocations also can take a toll on military families.</p><p>“Many of those spouses are relocated during many of life’s milestones, such as birthdays, holidays, first steps, first words, kindergarten and graduation,” Mrs. Rumley said. “They are in many cases starting over. You are doing it without your husband or wife. It’s a lot.”</p><p><strong>Humble Shoebox Beginnings</strong></p><p>The Rumleys created the non-profit SMS in 2009 with a goal to provide every U.S. military spouse with an Appreciation Care Package as a way to thank military spouses for their sacrifices.</p><p>That first year, in 2010, Mrs. Rumley remembers packing up a Penske van with 35 shoeboxes, filled and donated by caring individuals, and delivering them to <a href="http://www.seymourjohnson.af.mil/" rel="noopener">Seymour Johnson Air Force Base</a> in Goldsboro, North Carolina.</p><p>The shoebox, like today’s care package, contained a handwritten note, a simple but meaningful gesture that touches the hearts of the military spouses.</p><p>SMS provides care packages twice a year: on Military Spouse Appreciation Day and at Christmas when the effort extends to children, dubbed by Mrs. Rumley as “the littlest heroes.” In December, about 2,000 care packages are distributed to children and another 1,000 to military spouses.</p><p>As the end of this month’s package delivery parties, SMS will have delivered more than 55,000 care packages to military spouses and their children, Mrs. Rumley said.</p><p>“It’s grown from when we started out with 35 shoeboxes to now serving seven military bases in three states,” Mrs. Rumley said. “Penske has been there from the beginning.”</p><p><strong>Penske Sleigh</strong></p><p>As a founding partner, Penske has provided trucks to SMS each year to assist in their effort to transport care packages to the bases for distribution to military families. The truck is affectionately known as the “Penske Sleigh.”</p><p>“We couldn’t do what we do without the Penske partnership,” Mrs. Rumley said.</p><p>Penske has been a longtime supporter of the military – active duty, veterans and military families.</p><p>Both <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/" rel="noopener">Penske Truck Leasing</a> and <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/" rel="noopener">Penske Logistics</a> are committed to <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/veterans/" rel="noopener">hiring veterans</a> and have been named 2018 Military-Friendly Employers by Victory Media, the publisher of G.I. Jobs magazine.</p><p>In addition, Penske collaborates and supports military-friendly organizations, including <a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/discounts/mission-able.html" rel="noopener">The Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Mission: ABLE campaign</a>, <a href="http://www.worldteamsports.org/" rel="noopener">World T.E.A.M. Sports</a> and <a href="http://www.toysfortots.org/" rel="noopener">Toys for Tots</a>.</p><p>To assist with military moves, Penske Truck Rental established a specialized <a href="https://blog.gopenske.com/rental/special-military-call-center-focused-on-military-family-moves/" rel="noopener">military call center</a> in 2014 to help reduce the stress of do-it-yourself moves for military families.</p><p><strong>People to People, Heart to Heart</strong></p><p>In addition to Fort Bragg and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, care package delivery parties will be held in <a href="http://www.gordon.army.mil/" rel="noopener">Fort Gordon in Georgia</a>; <a href="http://www.lejeune.marines.mil/" rel="noopener">Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina;</a> <a href="http://www.shaw.af.mil/" rel="noopener">Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, South Carolina</a>, and <a href="http://www.jbcharleston.jb.mil/" rel="noopener">Joint Base Charleston in North Charleston, South Carolina.</a></p><p>No matter the location, Mrs. Rumley said the reaction is the same.</p><p>“Everybody ends up crying, but they are happy tears,” she said. “It’s not the contents of the care package that make it special for them. It’s because people, like Penske, understand the mission, support it, and allow it to really happen. It’s people to people, heart to heart.”</p><p>“Behind every care package is a military spouse and she and he has a story. It would touch your heart to see the sacrifices that they are making. They don’t complain and they serve,” Mrs. Rumley said. “The fact that they are recognized gives them the encouragement they need to keep going.”</p><p>For more information about SMS visit <a href="https://www.supportmilitaryspouses.org/" rel="noopener">SupportMilitarySpouses.org.</a></p><p><em>By Bernie Mixon </em></p></div>
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National Hurricane Preparedness Week: May 6-12
May 07, 2018
Spring’s warmer temperatures and sun-filled days also mark the start of the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane season and the potential for strong storms that can inflict significant personal and property damage.
<p>Forecasters predict this year’s season will be <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/05/us/hurricane-season-2018-forecast-wxc/index.html" rel="noopener">above average</a> with 14 named storms including seven hurricanes of which three are expected to be major storms.</p><p><a href="https://www.ready.gov/hurricane-toolkit" rel="noopener">National Hurricane Preparedness Week</a>, from May 6 to 12, is a chance for everyone to review key personal and business preparedness plans including information on what to do before, during and after a storm hits.</p><p>The Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 and ends on November 30, with the majority of the storms occurring between mid-August and mid-October.</p><p>Hurricanes can cause storm surges, high winds, tornadoes and flooding. It is important to have a plan in place in case your area is affected.</p><p>Last year, three major hurricanes – Harvey (Louisiana and Texas), Irma (Florida) and Maria (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) – struck the U.S. and account for some of the <a href="https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/news/UpdatedCostliest.pdf" rel="noopener">costliest</a> storms on record, according to the National Hurricane Center.</p><p><strong>Preparation is Key</strong></p><p>Penske offers the following advice to consumers and business customers on what to do before a storm arrives:</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>Make safety your number one priority.</li> <li>Top off your truck fuel tanks.</li> <li>Move trucks to higher ground if in a flood-prone area.</li> <li>Stay tuned to local news stations for weather reports.</li> <li>Adhere to all travel, road advisories and restrictions.</li> <li>Delay travel into impacted areas when possible.</li> <li>Know your evacuation routes and have a plan.</li></ul><p><strong>Important Penske Information</strong></p><p>Contact us if you need assistance with your lease or rental units before or after the storm:</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li><a href="https://www.gopenske.com/locations/" rel="noopener">Penske Location and Fuel Finder Tool</a></li> <li>24/7 Roadside Assistance: 1-800-526-0798</li> <li>Consumer Truck Rental Reservations: 1-888-996-5415</li> <li>Commercial Truck Rental Reservations: 1-800-736-7531</li></ul><p><strong>Penske Facilities Questions</strong></p><p>Penske takes steps to ensure continued service, but there are times when delays and closures may be necessary due to travel restrictions, weather conditions, power outages or a state of emergency.</p><p>Please call our 24/7 Roadside Assistance team at 1-800-526-0798 to confirm the open or closed status of a Penske facility.</p><p><strong>Additional Helpful Resources</strong></p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li><a href="https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/" rel="noopener">U.S. DOT National Traffic and Road Closures and Advisories by State</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.fema.gov/" rel="noopener">Federal Emergency Management Association(FEMA)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.fema.gov/blog" rel="noopener">FEMA Blog – Emergency Updates and Preparedness</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes" rel="noopener">Ready.gov – Hurricane Preparedness</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/" rel="noopener">National Hurricane Center Storm Updates</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/hurricane" rel="noopener">American Red Cross Hurricane Tips</a></li></ul><p><em>By “Move Ahead” Staff</em></p></div>
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Vote for Penske Logistics as Top 3PL
May 03, 2018
Inbound Logistics magazine is once again accepting votes for their annual 2018 Top 10 3PL Excellence Awards. The publication asks readers to identify which third-party logistics companies 
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United Way Honors Penske with Eagle Award
May 03, 2018
The United Way of Berks County presented Penske with an Eagle Award in recognition of the company’s support of the charitable organization’s 2017 fundraising campaign.
<p>This was the second time that the organization honored Penske and its associates for its efforts during the 2017 campaign. The United Way presented Penske with a <a href="https://blog.gopenske.com/lease/united-way-recognizes-penske-with-presidential-award/" rel="noopener">Presidential Award</a> and recognized the company as the campaign’s top corporate fundraiser.</p><p>Associates from Penske’s United Way at Work Committee accepted the Eagle Award at the United Way’s 55<sup>th</sup> Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in <a href="https://www.readingpa.gov/" rel="noopener">Reading, Pennsylvania</a>.</p><p>Eagle Award recipients are selected based on criteria such as CEO endorsement of the workplace campaign; support of key programs, such as the Loaned Campaign Specialist and Loaned Campaign Accountant Programs; participation in the annual Campaign Planning Workshops; encouragement of year-round communication and engagement activities within the workplace; and support of sponsorships and events.</p><p>“The award is significant because it is a public recognition of both our company and our associates for their efforts to make Berks County a better place to live, work and raise our families,” said Mike Duff, senior vice president of government relations and chief compliance officer for Penske Truck Leasing.</p><p>In a surprising twist, the company wasn’t the only one applauded for community service.</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="4fde7425c69895ac362cbd68931f60a0" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="ef08d" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODU0Mi9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYxNTEzODg0OH0.FX9EYFFVXUdgb_A1OUDUPZQJq8IYE3O8oSbUvXscNIA/img.jpg?width=980"/></p><p>The United Way presented Duff, past board chair, and his wife, Diane, with the Wilbur H. Doran Award, the organization’s top volunteer award. The Duffs were co-chairs of the United Way’s <a href="https://blog.gopenske.com/lease/penske-executive-reflects-upon-successful-united-way-campaign/" rel="noopener">2011 campaign</a>.</p><p>“Winning the United Way of Berks County’s Doran Award means a great deal to Diane and me, particularly because we are so passionately committed to United Way and the work the organization does in our community,” Duff said. “It’s also humbling to follow in the footsteps of other past Doran Award winners, all of whom have had such a positive impact on our community over the years.”</p><p><strong>United in Community Service </strong></p><p>The 2017 United Way campaign raised nearly $10.6 million, which will be invested in over 50 United Way-funded programs, initiatives and grants, serving more than 100,000 people in need throughout Berks County.</p><p>Penske was the United Way’s top corporate contributor for the fourth year in a row, raising $1.3 million for the charitable organization. It was the third consecutive campaign where Penske and its associates raised more than $1 million.</p><p>“When we support the United Way of Berks County, we know that our contributions stay right here in the community to fund local programs and services that annually benefit more than 100,000 people,” Duff said. “By supporting the United Way, we may be helping our friends, neighbors, co-workers or family members.”</p><p>Penske’s United Way at Work Committee, made up of <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/" rel="noopener">Penske Logistics</a> and <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/" rel="noopener">Penske Truck Leasing</a> associates in Reading, Pennsylvania, played a pivotal role by spearheading United Way fundraising events throughout the year, culminating with the giving campaign in the fall.</p><p>The Eagle Award is special for associates because it reinforces the positive impact that their efforts are making in the community.</p><p>“By contributing to an organization that has such a wide reach, the associates at Penske are helping children read and also helping to provide disaster services, meals to homebound individuals, therapy for children with special needs, mental health counseling, support services for veterans, and so much more,” said Christy Resh, co-coordinator of Penske’s UWAW Committee.</p><p>Community service is central to the mission of Penske as well as its associates.</p><p>“Penske associates know that giving back to their communities is very important,” Duff said. “This attitude is an indication of the high quality of the people we have on the Penske team.”</p><p><em>By Bernie Mixon </em></p></div>
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