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Roger Penske Inducted into The Automotive Hall of Fame

Roger Penske, Founder and Chairman of Penske Corporation, was recently inducted into The Automotive Hall of Fame along with automaker Elwood Haynes, former Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo, and industrialist Ratan N. Tata.

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Penske Truck Leasing held a grand opening in Alabaster, Alabama. Posing for a ribbon-cutting photo, from left: Alabaster city manager George Henry and mayor Marty Handlon. From Penske: Chip Jensen, senior vice president southeast region; Keith Kelley, district manager; Jim Lager, senior vice president of sales; and Jason Harvell, district business development manager.

Penske Truck Leasing hosted a grand opening today for a full-service facility in the Birmingham suburb of Alabaster, Alabama. Located at 185 Airpark Industrial Road, in the Interstate Commerce Park, the state-of-the-art facility provides full-service truck leasing, consumer and commercial truck rental and contract truck fleet maintenance services.

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Inbound Logistics magazine has placed Penske Logistics on this year’s 75 Green Supply Chain Partner list for its environmentally-conscious best practices. According to the publication, it is “showcasing companies that demonstrate green best practices in their supply chain, logistics and transportation operations.”

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Penske Logistics has once again been named a Great Supply Chain Partner by the readers of SupplyChainBrain magazine in 2015. The company has graced the list in 11 of the 13 years it has been compiled.

“Consistency is the hallmark of success, and we are honored to once again receive recognition from the industry for our dedication to excellence to our customers as one of 100 selected organizations,” said Marc Althen, president of Penske Logistics.

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In 2014, the supply chain industry experienced one of its strongest years in recent history. The transportation sector grew by 3.6 percent due to stronger shipment volumes and consumers, which had been the element missing from the country’s financial recovery, began to drive the economy once again as confidence increased.

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Little Draven was all set for his first road trip from his home in New York to Virginia, where he was about to appear at a fundraising gala in Fredericksburg.

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As part of its Australian expansion, Penske Truck Rental has opened its third truck rental and full-service truck leasing office in Sydney.

“Since our Australian launch in August 2014 we’ve seen a significant increase in the demand for our services, and we’re keen to capitalise on this growth with the launch of our third location in Sydney,” Adrian Beach, general manager – Penske Truck Rental, said.

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has launched an initiative to bring attention to highway-rail grade crossing safety.

Highway-rail grade crossings are intersections where a roadway crosses railroad tracks at the same level or grade. More than 250,000 of these crossings exist across the country. Trucks or tractor-trailers account for about 500 highway-rail grade crossing incidents annually– averaging about 10 per week.

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Penske Truck Rental is proud to announce thatParalyzed Veterans of America (PVA) has selected the organization to receive the Achieve: ABLE Award, for its continued financial support of PVA’s mission to ensure disabled veterans have access to health care, benefits and jobs. The award will be presented to Penske Truck Rental at the 2015 Mission: ABLE Awards that take place October 6, 2015.

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Penske Logistics has been honored by Eastman Chemical Company with a Special Recognition Award for assisting with domestic moves and supplying additional refrigerated capacity in a very tight market. The services that Penske provides to the company in Tennessee and South Carolina include dedicated contract carriage and inbound freight management from regional ports.

“It is quite the accomplishment to be formally recognized as one of Eastman Chemical’s most valued suppliers,” stated Jeff Jackson, Penske Logistics senior vice president of operations for the eastern region. “We enjoy having such a strong partnership with Eastman, it’s truly an honor.”

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Penske Truck Rental closed out Military Appreciation Month with a donation of $150,000 to benefit the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). The donation is the result of Penske’s ongoing #OneWay4PVA fundraising effort to benefit PVA’sMission: ABLE campaign.

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Last week,Penske released three new video ads supporting its ongoing enterprise advertising and branding campaign that launched last March for its truck rental, full-service truck leasing and logistics businesses. The humorous digital ad campaign was recently featured in Advertising Age (3.16.15) and AdWeek (5.20.15) for its unique marketing and creative approach. View the three new videos below.

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On June 23, the 26th Annual State of Logistics Report will be unveiled at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. It is presented by Penske Logistics and introduced by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). Industry analyst and report author Rosalyn Wilson will once again present the report’s key content which examines major trends, issues and economic data across all major transportation modes within the supply chain.

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Inspectors will be out in force in early June as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) 28th annual International Roadcheck, reviewing driver information and inspecting vehicles.

The inspections will take place from June 2-4 with about 10,000 CVSA-certified local, state, provincial and federal inspectors in jurisdictions across North America performing truck and bus inspections. (Helpful tip: Download this free guide from CVSA.)

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Penske Logistics Europe has installed nearly 800 solar panels atop its multi-client warehouse that goes a long way in powering the building’s operations. The 200,000 square-foot building is located in Roosendaal, The Netherlands.

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Penske Truck Rental is now a platinum-level AAA Discounts & Rewards participant. Elevating the relationship to this level provides Penske with greater marketing opportunities with AAA members.

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The hum of bicycles, handcycles and recumbent bicycles echoed along picturesque country roads as hundreds of riders made the two-day trek from the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, to historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, as part of the Face of America ride.

The event, which draws hundreds of riders each year – veterans, injured and disabled, as well as civilians,is held to express appreciation for the service and sacrifice of hundreds of veterans to a grateful nation.

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Penske Logistics is a recipient of the inaugural North America Third-Party Logistics Provider of the Year Award by Automotive Supply Chain magazine. According to the publication, Penske was selected for this honor for the company’s outstanding performance in optimizing distribution networks, improving supply chain visibility and achieving cost reduction within the automotive industry.

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