Penske Truck Leasing is a gold sponsor and exhibitor of this year’sAlternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. The event takes place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., June 24-27.
Billed as North America’s largest alternative fuel and clean vehicle technology show, the expo features sessions on truck fleet technology innovations within the industry, updates on fueling infrastructure and new product offerings.
“We have been servicing alternative fuel fleets and advising customers about alternative fuel choices within their fleets such as natural gas and others for well over a decade,” said Drew Cullen, Penske Truck Leasing vice president of fuels and telecommunications.
Penske currently serves a number of companies with fleets utilizing light-duty, medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles with alternative fuels that include natural gas, electric, propane, and diesel-electric hybrids.
Penske Truck Leasing’s experts in fuels of all types, full-service leasing and fleet management will be available for consultation in booth 643.
“This event provides great information about where the industry is going with regard to alternative fuels and fuel strategies for fleets,” added Cullen. “Maximizing fuel economy, reducing costs, emissions, and helping our customers incorporate sustainable practices within their truck fleets as well as evaluating emerging alternative fuel technologies like natural gas is what we do every day. So, it’s important for us to be here.”
Penske was recently recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Transport Partnership program with its Affiliate Challenge Award.
By “Move Ahead” Staff
“The UTI Foundation is thrilled to partner with Penske Truck Leasing on this important scholarship,” said Veronica Meury, UTI Foundation Vice President and Executive Director. “According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of diesel service technicians and mechanics is expected to grow 15 percent between now and 2020.
“The competitive spirit of the Tech Challenge is quite a sight to behold,” stated Bill Jacobelli, Penske senior vice president of maintenance. “Some of our company’s best truck technicians took part in this event, and I commend these outstanding gentlemen for their noteworthy achievements. 
