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Penske Logistics was recognized for its industry-leading work in the automotive aftermarkets supply chain by Toyota North America with a 2024 Service Outbound Award. Penske was a recipient during Toyota’s supplier conference in Plano, Texas.

Penske Logistics was recognized for its industry-leading work in the automotive aftermarkets supply chain by Toyota North America with a 2024 Service Outbound Award. Penske was a recipient during Toyota’s supplier conference in Plano, Texas.

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Carie Seymour Receives 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award

Carie Seymour, vice president of human resources for Penske Logistics, has received the 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics. The award honors female supply chain leaders who set a strong foundation for women at all levels of a company’s supply chain.

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Penske Logistics has been highlighted as a 2024 High Performer by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay program, in the mixed fleet category. The company is a leader in the transportation sustainability space.

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Food Chain Digest Named Penske Logistics a 2024 Top Food Chain Provider

Penske Logistics is a 2024 Top Food Chain Provider as designated by Food Chain Digest, the official publication of the Food Shippers of America (FSA). The Top Food Chain Provider program recognizes third-party logistics providers and related companies that excel in food and beverage capabilities and services.

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The 2025 3PL Study: Shippers, 3PLs Navigate Change within an Evolving Supply Chain

Shippers and 3PLs are working together to increase efficiency, improve performance and meet the ever-increasing expectations within the supply chain. Best practices and solutions continue to shift as market conditions change and new challenges arise.

Relationships are critical to the overall success of end-to-end supply chains, and the 2025 Annual Third-Party Logistics Study found that 89% of shipper respondents said their relationships are successful, a decrease from 95% in the previous study. Among 3PL respondents, 94% said their relationships were successful, down slightly from the prior year's result of 99%.

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Penske has recently become aware that criminals are using its name, branding, false but realistic-looking websites, look-alike email addresses, social media accounts, and even creating online job listings on various employment websites as a part of employment recruiting scams.

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Penske Logistics at CSCMP Edge: A Sneak Peek at What’s in Store

This year’s Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) yearly EDGE conference will prominently feature Penske Logistics. The company will continue as a top conference sponsor and an exhibitor. A total of three Penske experts will partake in educational sessions as well.

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Woman's hands holding clear device with the letters "AI" on it in a warehouse

Upon hearing I was in the logistics industry, a recent dinner companion of mine posed a question about his personal investment strategy. The question was: “What’s happening in the supply chain field with AI, and is this stuff for real? Should I keep my investments in these tech companies?”

After assuring him I was in no way qualified to comment about his stock portfolio investments, I did share my thoughts on AI in the supply chain and I thought I might share them with you as well.

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Photo of truck driving on desert road with logo of illustrated truck and the words "You Drive the World Forward - Driver Appreciation Week"

During the month of September, Penske recognizes the tremendous contributions of our professional truck drivers. National Trucking Week is celebrated in Canada Sept. 1-7, 2024, and National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is observed in the United States Sept. 15-21, 2024.

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A recent check-in with a group of senior economists revealed that on the U.S. domestic front, the next several quarters will likely experience slow economic growth. Recession or not, the outlook isn’t for a high-octane economy.

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Penske Logistics has once again garnered industry acclaim by returning to the 2024 Inbound Logistics Top 100 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) Provider listing. The list serves as a qualitative assessment of service providers that the publication feels are best equipped to meet and surpass their readership’s evolving outsourcing needs.

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Penske Logistics Mexico Honors Top Carriers with Excellence Awards

Penske Logistics Mexico hosted its 2023 Carrier Excellence Awards event in Mexico City, handing out 18 awards in seven different categories. There are several award qualifications: A Penske Logistics enterprise scorecard combined with customer, operations and sourcing feedback.

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Penske has tips and resources available to help truck fleet operators prepare for a hurricane and guidance on where to go in the event you need assistance after the storm.

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Penske Logistics Named to 2024 Food Logistics Top 3PL and Cold Storage Providers List

Penske Logistics is a recipient of the Food Logistics 2024 Top 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) & Cold Storage Providers Award. The honor shines a spotlight on industry-leading 3PLs and cold storage providers in the food and beverage space.

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The 2024 State of Logistics Report revealed that U.S. supply chains pressured by global economic volatility -- including inflation, climate change and geopolitical conflicts -- are enhancing their capabilities by investing in supply chain technologies to accelerate resilience, agility and flexibility to navigate current and future disruption.

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Penske is celebrating more than 5,400 of its warehouse workers during Warehouse Associate Appreciation Week from June 9-15. Please join us in recognizing the dedicated work of our warehouse team and impact they make.

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Yellow cargo van with Penske branding driving down street passing a brick building

Penske Transportation Solutions is taking part in this year’s Home Delivery World USA 2024 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia June 5 and 6 as a Platinum Sponsor and exhibitor.

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The forward-looking 2025 Third-Party Logistics Study survey is now live, and we are seeking input from supply chain professionals.

The forward-looking 2025 Third-Party Logistics Study survey is now live, and we are seeking input from supply chain professionals. Please click here if you would like to participate. This year’s main topics include artificial intelligence (AI) and the supply chain; change management; and the evolution of direct-to-consumer service expectations. The study will also provide continuing the conversation updates and allow for further context on current industry trends.

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A record number of travelers are expected to drive to Memorial Day holiday destinations to celebrate the unofficial start to summer.

Joining them will be thousands of do-it-yourself movers heading to new hometowns and professional truck drivers, working hard to keep the supply chain moving.

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With the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season just a month away, now is the time to get ready for potential storms, as preparation is key to keeping you and your property safe.

National Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 5-11, provides an opportunity to review your safety plans and make any changes long before a storm arrives.

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