Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics will serve as both an exhibitor and thought leader at the 2014Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long Beach, California. Penske is a platinum sponsor for the event that will take place at the Long Beach Convention Center, May 5-8.
Penske is co-hosting a program workshop with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay program on May 6. Those in attendance will learn details of how these companies have succeeded in the SmartWay program.
The speakers:
• Drew Cullen, vice president fuels and environmental affairs, Penske (moderator)
• Tracie Jackson-Hall, marketing/communications specialist, EPA SmartWay
• Chip Dorger, general manager, Letica Resources
• Joe Ringhoffer, director of global sourcing, Penske Logistics
• Blair Chikasuye, global logistics environment manager, Hewlett-Packard
On the afternoon of May 8, Penske vice president of field maintenance for the Northeast region, Bob Douglas, will take part in a breakout session: Medium-Duty Electric Vehicle End-User Case Studies, to discuss electric truck contract maintenance work on behalf of a Fortune 500 customer.
The company will have a compressed natural gas (CNG) Penske Truck Rental tractor on display in booth 931 like the one that is pictured.
By “Move Ahead” Staff

Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 Winners
“We are truly honored to be a repeat winner of the SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Award,” stated Drew Cullen, Penske vice president of fuels and environmental Affairs. “It is in our company DNA to not only be good environmental stewards ourselves, but to also aid our customers in identifying, quantifying and implementing sustainable transportation solutions.”
“I commend Penske for its level of commitment, enthusiasm, and creativity in promoting EPA’s SmartWay program, and sustainable transportation,” said Chris Grundler, director of EPA’s office of transportation and air quality. “Penske’s work in this arena brings us all closer to achieving the shared goals of clean freight and clean air.”