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2023

Penske Logistics Appoints Industry Veteran Jeff Jackson as New President

READING, Pa., December 14, 2023 – Penske Logistics today announced the appointment of Jeff Jackson as its new President in advance of the planned retirement of Marc Althen. Jackson is a longtime Penske leader with more than 28 years of experience in the transportation industry.

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Penske Logistics Recognized as a Top Food Chain Provider in the Supply Chain

READING, Pa., Oct. 19, 2023 – Penske Logistics has been honored by Food Chain Digest, the official magazine of the Food Shippers of America, as a 2023 Top Food Chain Provider. Penske is one of only 25 honorees this year.

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Penske Logistics Presents 2024 3PL Study: Supply Chains Turn to Technology to Navigate Economic Volatility and Battle for Talent

READING, Pa., Oct 2, 2023 – The 28th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study, created by supply chain professor and researcher Dr. C. John Langley of Penn State University, along with NTT DATA and Penske Logistics, examined how supply chains are navigating today’s challenges through the adoption of data-driven approaches and emerging technologies. The 2024 publication was presented at this year’s Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) EDGE conference in Kissimmee, Florida.

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Penske Reaffirms Longstanding Commitment to Veteran Hiring by Joining U.S. Army’s PaYS Program

READING, Pa., August 21, 2023 – Penske Transportation Solutions furthered its ongoing commitment to veteran hiring across its truck rental, truck leasing and logistics businesses in by signing a strategic commitment with the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program.

“We’re honored to begin this important, new relationship with the U.S. Army’s PaYS program,” said Ron Schwartz, vice president of staffing at Penske Transportation Solutions. “We truly value the service of our armed forces and the incredible diversity, work ethic and contributions they bring to our workforce.”

The PaYS Program is a strategic partnership between the Army and a cross section of private industry, academia and state and local public institutes. The U.S. Army PaYS Program guarantees soldiers five job interviews and possible employment after their service in the Army.

“Joining forces with Penske has allowed us to amplify our impact and create even more opportunities for our veterans to thrive in the civilian world,” stated LTC Jesse Ceja, battalion commander of the Dallas Fort-Worth Recruiting Battalion station. “We are proud to work with Penske in bridging the gap between military services and civilian careers, which will ensure a brighter future for those who have greatly served our nation.”

The PaYS program is designed to help soldiers prepare for a career after the Army by connecting them with employers who understand the skills, discipline, and work ethic that military service members bring to a business. This program is part of a long-term U.S. Army effort to help soldiers forge professional relationships with businesses and encourage business owners to look to the Army as a plentiful and reliable recruiting source. Since PaYS began in 2000, more than 1,000 employers have partnered with the program.

Approximately 9% of Penske's annual new hires are veterans and the company has been routinely recognized as a top military friendly employer. The organization offers a wide range of career opportunities including truck fleet maintenance technicians, truck drivers, fleet supervisors, operations management, logistics and supply chain operations, leadership positions and many others. Visit Penske’s careers site for more job opportunities for veterans.

Penske Transportation Solutions is the umbrella brand for Penske Truck Leasing, Penske Logistics, Epes Transport Systems, Penske Vehicle Services, and related businesses. Our businesses provide innovative transportation, supply chain and technology solutions to keep the world moving forward. Visit GoPenske.com to learn more.

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Penske Truck Leasing Opens New State-of-the-Art Facility in Pasco, Washington

READING, Pa., May 09, 2023 – Penske Truck Leasing has recently opened a state-of-the-art facility in Pasco, Washington. Located at 1522 East Hillsboro Street, this new facility is conveniently located off US 395 and provides a full range of fleet services.

At this location, Penske offers consumer and commercial truck rentals, full-service truck leasing and contract truck fleet maintenance services. It is also outfitted with the company's proprietary digital and voice-directed preventive maintenance process and other digital experience solutions that help fleet customers make the most from technologies such as telematics, onboard cameras, ELDs, and Penske’s own technologies.

“We’ve been growing steadily in the northwest region and required a larger space to accommodate our increasing customer base in and around the Pasco area, said Chavela Brown, area vice president – northwest region, Penske Truck Leasing. "The added capabilities and capacity at this incredible facility maximizes fleet uptime, and a state-of-the-art environment, with cutting-edge technology for our associates.”

At 12,301 square-feet and sitting on 6.21 acres, this facility features three drive-thru bays with six service areas.

Penske currently employs approximately 15 associates at the new facility, and is hiring truck technicians, management trainees, and customer service representatives locally and nationwide. For a list of open positions in the Pasco area and at other Penske locations across North America visit penske.jobs for more information.

Penske Truck Leasing is a Penske Transportation Solutions company headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania. A leading provider of innovative transportation solutions, Penske operates and maintains more than 422,000 vehicles and serves its customers from more than 930 maintenance facilities and more than 2,500 rental locations across North America. Solutions from Penske include full-service truck leasing, fleet maintenance, truck rentals, used trucks, and a comprehensive array of technologies to keep the world moving forward. Visit PenskeTruckLeasing.com to learn more.

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Food Logistics Names Steve Chambers as Recipient of 2023 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award

READING, Pa.—Feb. 14, 2023 — Food Logistics magazine has named Steve Chambers, vice president of operations for Penske Logistics, as one of the winners of this year’s Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award, which recognizes influential individuals in the industry whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain.

Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, stated: “Not all rock stars are famous musicians. There are several rock stars right here in the cold chain, promoting workforce development, solving supply chain disruptions, mitigating risks and helping to heal the supply chain. They’re shaping the future of our global cold chains. And they’re doing so in a way that’s both humble and pragmatic. Every year, I’m honored to celebrate these go-getters, and this year is no exception.”

Since 2014, Chambers has made impacts to improve quality, efficiency and workforce at Penske Logistics. In his current role, vice president of operations, he leads 11 distribution centers across the United States, nine of which are food distribution centers. Through his leadership, Penske Logistics was recognized as a 2022 Top Food Chain Supplier by Food Chain Digest.

“Steve is all in, always. His vast expertise makes him an incredible asset to our organization,” said Marc Althen, president, Penske Logistics. “The efforts of collaboration he puts forth, both internally and externally, drive his success. He places priority on people, purpose, excellence and growth. He’s a true leader of the supply chain, and I congratulate him for receiving this honor from Food Logistics magazine.”

Penske Logistics provides innovative food and beverage solutions with fresh, on-time delivery, every time. Among the ways that these solutions are achieved: Via temperature-controlled supply chain; flexible vendor pickups and just-in-time deliveries; sophisticated equipment tracking; a keen understanding of store and vendor requirements; delivery coordination between vendors, distribution centers and stores; distribution center management; and local sourcing of the freshest products.

Penske Logistics is a Penske Transportation Solutions company headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania. The company is a leading provider of innovative supply chain and logistics solutions. Penske offers solutions including dedicated transportation, distribution center management, lead logistics, freight management, transportation management, freight brokerage, and a comprehensive array of technologies to keep the world moving forward. Visit PenskeLogistics.com to learn more.

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