Logistics

Penske Recruiting at Kutztown Internship and Job Fair

Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics are looking for energetic alumni and recent or soon-to-be graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania to join their diverse and talented team during the school’s Internship and Job Fair from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 3.

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Panama Canal Expansion Could Shift Freight Movement

The $5-billion-plus expansion to the Panama Canal will be complete in about two years, increasing the range of viable international shipping routes available to shippers and possibly increasing traffic at East Coast ports.

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Vote for Penske Logistics as a Top 3PL Provider

Be sure to cast your vote for Penske Logistics in Inbound Logistics magazine's annual voting effort.Click here to cast your vote, today. The results will of this year's 3PL Excellence Survey will be presented in the July 2013 3PL issue.

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Transportation Carriers Work to Mitigate Cargo Theft

Cargo theft continues to increase throughout the U.S. and carriers are responding by training drivers, embracing tracking technology and sharing information to protect valuable loads.

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FMCSA Urges Truck Fleets to Choose GPS Systems Wisely

The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is reminding truck drivers and fleet operators to choose their GPS navigation systems carefully. Failing to select a GPS navigation unit designed for commercial vehicles can lead to serious safety concerns.

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Industry, Government Continue to Look at Truck Size and Weight

For years, the trucking industry has advocated for increased truck size and weight, and now the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is investigating the effect on safety and infrastructure if vehicle weights up to 97,000 pounds are allowed.

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Rely on Reverse Logistics to Cut Costs and Boost Loyalty

Whether it’s an online shopper returning clothing that doesn’t fit or a company plant returning defective parts, returns are an integral part of doing business.

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Fight High Fuel Prices with Fundamentals & SmartWay

The recent run-up in fuel prices for gasoline and diesel has commercial truck fleet managers and operators once again re-evaluating their fuel strategies and options. Last week, the Department of Energy reported diesel rose 5.3 cents to $4.157 a gallon -- its fifth straight increase. This is highest price for diesel in about four-and-a-half years. Gasoline also rose significantly with nine consecutive increases and it has reached a high unseen since last October at $3.747. In periods like this it’s a good idea to focus on fundamentals when you are operating a fleet of trucks or even just one truck.

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Penske Announces 2012-2013 National Technical Challenge Results

Penske Truck Leasing has announced the winners of its 2012-2013 National Technical Challenge. The Tech Challenge is a company event that will be held every other year to test the skillsets of its truck maintenance technician workforce via hands-on and written assessments. There were two types of entries: a two-person vehicle systems team and individual competitors in the preventive maintenance (PM) event.

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Carriers Seek Ways to Combat Truck Driver Shortage

The driver shortage remains a top concern for private fleets and for-hire carriers alike. The National Private Truck Council (NPTC) called the driver shortage a “chronic problem” in its 2012 Benchmarking Survey, and the American Trucking Research Institute’s (ATRI) 2012 “Critical Issues” survey said the driver shortage placed fourth on the list of top industry concerns,with nearly 13 percent of respondents selecting it as the most serious issue.

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Government Eases CDL Requirements for Veterans

As the trucking industry works to attract new drivers, federal and state legislation is making it easier for veterans and active-duty members of the military to obtain their commercial driver’s license (CDL) and become professional drivers.

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Penske to Attend Milicruit Online Career Fair

Penske will participate in a Milicruit online career fair on Nov. 13, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET.Milicruit is a website devoted to pairing U.S. military veterans with prospective employers. This event is open to both military veterans and military spouses. Visit http://www.veteranscareerfair.com/to register.

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Penske Logistics Driver Named America’s Road Team Finalist

Penske Logistics driver Neil Kirk is among the 32 truck drivers recently named as finalists in the selection process to become Captains for American Trucking Assocations’ 2012-2013 America’s Road Team. This group of professional truck drivers share superior driving skills and safety records, and help spread the word about safety on the highway.

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Logistics

Penske Recruiting at Kutztown Internship and Job Fair

Panama Canal Expansion Could Shift Freight Movement

Increased Supply Chain Awareness Protects Valuable Cargo

Vote for Penske Logistics as a Top 3PL Provider

Transportation Carriers Work to Mitigate Cargo Theft

FMCSA Moves Closer to Electronic On-Board Recorder Rule

FMCSA Urges Truck Fleets to Choose GPS Systems Wisely

Best Practices for a Successful 3PL Relationship

Industry, Government Continue to Look at Truck Size and Weight

Rely on Reverse Logistics to Cut Costs and Boost Loyalty

Penske Participating in Veteran Recruiting Online Career Fair

Fight High Fuel Prices with Fundamentals & SmartWay

Penske Participating in February Career Fairs

Penske Announces 2012-2013 National Technical Challenge Results

Penske Participates in Milicruit Online Career Event

Carriers Seek Ways to Combat Truck Driver Shortage

Government Eases CDL Requirements for Veterans

Penske to Attend Milicruit Online Career Fair

Penske Logistics Driver Named America’s Road Team Finalist

Penske 24/7 Roadside Assistance Center Ready for Hurricane Sandy