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Penske Logistics has been named to this year’s Top 100 3PL (third-party logistics) Provider’s List by Inbound Logistics magazine, tying for eighth place.

“We’re pleased to be included on Inbound Logistics’ top 10 list once again,” said Penske Logistics president Marc Althen. “We achieved this recognition because of our associates and their efforts help our customers achieve their supply chain and logistics goals every day.”

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, the world’s largest office products company, has contracted withPenske Truck Leasing to provide commercial truck fleet maintenance services to its 53 all-electric, class six trucks.

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Penske Logistics has been selected by SupplyChainBrain and its readers as a 2011 Great Supply Chain Partner.

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In 2010, over 790,000 shipments crossed over the Canadian and Mexican borders into the United States, and those numbers are on the rise. According to the latest Department of Transportation (DOT) figures, surface transportation trade among the U.S., Canada and Mexico reached $80.8 billion in March, the latest month for which figures are available. That is 15.6 percent higher than for the same period in 2010 and marks the highest month since collection of data began in 1994.

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If I put myself in the shoes of a 3PL and read the recently published Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) 22nd Annual State of Logistics Report®, my overall takeaway is this: Opportunity knocks.

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Penske Logistics was recently named to the 2011 Green 75 Supply Chain Partners list by Inbound Logistics magazine. The company was recognized for its commitment to helping customers reduce emissions and for itsEPA SmartWay Transport Partnership rating. Penske Logistics has achieved the program's highest possible rating of 1.25 for its own dedicated truck fleet as a carrier partner and also as a logistics partner in the program.

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Compliance Safety Accountability—the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) program that calculate fleets’ safety scores—is allowing officials to more readily see the specific safety problems associated with carriers by using more of the data inspectors collect at roadside.

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Today, Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics welcomed theChrysler Affiliate Rewards Tour to their corporate headquarters in Reading, Pa.

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Yesterday, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals and Penske Logistics revealed the findings of the 22nd Annual State of Logistics Report® at a press conference held at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. To read the report’s press release and findings please click here.

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Penske Truck Leasing has once again been certified by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for its industry-leading Continuing Automotive Service Excellence Education (CASE) program. When Penske attained this certification in 2008, it was the first in its industry to do so.

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As one of our earlierposts indicated, Brazil’s robust economic growth in recent years has helped propel Penske Logistics and demand for its warehousing and distribution center management services in that country.

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While much has been written about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) program there is still a great deal of information that fleet owners, fleet managers and commercial drivers need to know and understand. Fortunately, the CSA website provides some very robust information that can help you.

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Be sure to cast your vote for Penske Logistics as a Top 3PL inInbound Logistics magazine's annual voting. To vote click here and fill in the form. Thanks for your support and consideration.

Did you know May is National Moving Month? If you are one of the estimated 40 million people, who move in a given year or if you work for a moving company that rentscommercial Penske trucks or leases their trucks from us to move others – there is one critical thing to do before you move – check for the gypsy moth! It’s pretty easy, too.

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Updated on June 1st -- CSCMP announced that U.S. deputy secretary of transportation John Porcari has been added to the panel.

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As Earth Day 2011 approaches, Penske Truck Leasing,Penske Truck Rental and Penske Logistics encourage everyone in the transportation and logistics sectors to consider joining the EPA’s SmartWay Transport Partnership to help further reduce fuel consumption needs and emissions.

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Completing a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) is part of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’sCompliance Safety Accountability (CSA) program. Under these guidelines, drivers receive points for any regulation not followed under the Vehicle Maintenance Violations.

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Penske Logistics has been awarded Ford Motor Company’s Gold World Excellence Award. This is the third World Excellence Award Penske Logistics has earned from Ford and it is the second time the company has earned Gold.

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Industry experts continue to predict that truck capacity will tighten. This is due in large part to economic growth combined with industry-specific regulations like the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) newCompliance Safety Accountability (CSA) program, new hours-of-service (HOS) rules, and escalating fuel costs.

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Penske Logistics has named Paulo Sarti as managing director forSouth American operations. Based in São Paulo, Brazil, he is responsible for the operations and growth of business in South America. He is the first Brazilian to attain this leadership position.

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