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2020 Top 10 Moving Destinations

Just in time for May and National Moving Month, Penske Truck Rental announces its latest list of Top Moving Destinations. Now in its eleventh year, the annual listing of U.S. cities seeing the most inbound one-way truck rentals looks different than years past.

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driver using mobile phone while driving

Advancements and updates in technology have added distractions to virtually every aspect of modern life, but they have become increasingly troublesome to drivers. And while 48 states have enacted texting bans to prevent dangerous and deadly consequences on the road, drivers continue to use their smartphones behind the wheel.

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Penske Rental Truck

The consumer truck rental fleet for Penske Truck Rental has been busier than usual heading into its traditional peak moving season, which normally runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. To provide the best possible rental moving experience, the company is refreshing its inventory by introducing thousands of new cargo vans, small box trucks (12-foot and 16-foot units) and large box trucks (22-foot and 26-foot models) and implementing them into markets across the United States.

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Penske Truck Rental is now an Affinity Program Provider for the American Trucking Associations (ATA). ATA member companies, which includes those enrolled in the ATA Moving & Storage Conference, now have access to discount fixed and mileage rates. Also, an additional 10% discount will apply on one-way truck rentals.

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Penske Truck Rental has selected Avaamo's voice-driven Intelligent Virtual Assistant (IVA) for its phone-based truck rental central reservations call center. The goal is to further enhance Penske's truck rental reservation process by phone and drive efficiencies in its call center operations.

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Penske truck in snow

Snowflakes falling on trees often create picture-postcard winterscapes, but snow and ice-covered roadways can also make driving hazardous for Penske Truck Rental's do-it-yourself movers.

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Penske trucks with Santa's helpers

Four Penske rental trucks armed with Santa's helpers visited military families across North Carolina today, bringing presents and a much-needed dose of Christmas cheer.

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hurricane sign

With Tropical Storm Zeta expected to strengthen to a hurricane before striking the Gulf Coast, truck fleet operators are encouraged to take steps now to brace for the storm's impact.

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Penske Drives a Lifetime of Memories for New York Newlyweds

With plans for a dream wedding in Greece dashed by the coronavirus pandemic, Angelo Efstathopoulos wanted to make the day no less magical for his bride, Lucy.

The couple's childhood friendship blossomed into more on a do-it-yourself move in 2011 from New York to New Orleans, so Angelo thought it be would more than fitting to hold their wedding ceremony inside a white Penske rental truck.

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National Technician Appreciation Week

From the early days of the pandemic, technicians have been on the frontlines ensuring the nation's trucks remain road-ready to help keep the supply chain and the economy moving forward.

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Penske Launches U.S. Warehouse Associate Appreciation Week

Increased consumer demand for food and other goods during the coronavirus pandemic has forced retailers to turn to warehouses – and warehouse associates – to help replenish store shelves.

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Penske Thanks U.S. Drivers During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

The essential role of professional truck drivers and warehouse associates has been in the spotlight in recent months as the world battles the coronavirus pandemic.

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Freightliner

Commercial motor vehicle inspectors will be out in force from Sept. 9 to 11 across North America as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck.

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Penske Launches Warehouse Associate Appreciation Week

Increased consumer demand for food and other goods during the coronavirus pandemic has forced retailers to turn to warehouses – and warehouse associates – to help replenish store shelves.

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Penske Logistics Thanks Canadian Drivers During National Trucking Week

The essential role of professional truck drivers has been in the spotlight in recent months as the world battles the coronavirus pandemic.

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Penske tractor and trailer at warehouse

The holidays can create a surge in demand for trucking capacity, and now is the ideal time to prepare for potential spikes.

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produce in logistics warehouse

The supply chain is a critical component of any business, and supply chains must function even when things don't go as expected. Having a contingency plan enables businesses to react proactively if an unexpected event or opportunity, such as a surge in activity, occurs.

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Hector Reyna wearing PPE

Hector Reyna is giving back to his community as a member of the Texas Army National Guard. A part-time rental representative in Penske Truck Leasing's Dallas North district, Reyna has served Lone Star State residents on the front lines for four years, where he currently grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic. He also assisted in recovery operations in the aftermath of 2017's Hurricane Harvey.

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people with penske moving boxes

Congratulations on your new home! You have reserved your Penske rental truck and now it is time to start planning the do-it-yourself move. We have a few helpful tips to get you started:

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penske panel van

E-commerce sales and online fulfillment have been growing steadily for years, and COVID-19 has only driven online shopping rates even higher, creating greater demand for final-mile home deliveries. A report from the consulting firm McKinsey & Co. said the shift to e-commerce will continue even after pandemic concerns lessen.

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