Summer is a popular time for household and business moves, and with Fourth of July rapidly approaching, it’s important to note that Penske prohibits carrying or hauling hazardous cargo, like fireworks, into any of their rental trucks.
<p>“Hauling any kind of hazardous cargo can put the driver and others sharing the road at serious risk and should be avoided,” said Barry Kemper, Penske’s vice president of insurance risk management.</p><p>Fireworks – considered a Class 1 hazardous material by the <a href="https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/docs/Nine_Classes_of_Hazardous_Materials-4-2013_508CLN.pdf" rel="noopener">Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration</a> – is not the only thing truck drivers should stay away from loading onto their vehicles. Penske advises movers to <a href="https://blog.gopenske.com/lease/stay-safe-and-dont-pack-hazardous-materials/" rel="noopener">avoid other hazardous items</a>, including propane tanks, paint thinners, pesticides, fertilizer, charcoal and lighter fluid.</p><p>A truck is an enclosed space, and during the summer months especially, the inside can reach high temperatures. This can be a dangerous combination if you are transporting any of those items. There are <a href="https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/hazardous-materials/how-comply-federal-hazardous-materials-regulations" rel="noopener">federal regulations</a> that apply to operators of rental trucks regarding the transportation of hazardous materials.</p><p>If you have general questions about what you are allowed to pack into your moving truck, contact a Penske moving advisor.</p><p><em>Have a question or want to reserve your next Penske moving truck? Contact the experts at </em><a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/" rel="noopener"><em>Penske Truck Rental</em></a><em> by calling 1-888-996-5415 or chat live with a Penske representative by clicking </em><a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/contact-us/" rel="noopener"><em>here</em></a><em>.</em></p><p><em>By Chris Abruzzo</em></p></div>
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Three Tips to Surviving the 2018 Freight Environment
March 12, 2018
Spring is just around the corner, and 2018 is already shaping up to be a memorable year in trucking. Attending the Stifel Conference in February, I had the opportunity to hear several seasoned industry executives express that they had never seen a January like this past January in their entire careers. The general sentiment was: “If this is what January was like – I can’t imagine spring and summer.” This is when freight markets traditionally pick up more steam.
<p>Even with <a href="https://blog.gopenske.com/logistics/tight-trucking-capacity-has-shippers-turning-to-dedicated-transportation/">tight freight capacity</a> there are still unknowns. ELD compliance takes effect April 1. And, while the rules haven’t really changed around the hours of service, some pundits predict a further impact on capacity conditions as a result. There is just so much more to current freight market conditions than the ELD mandate.</p><p>There is also a tightening labor pool impacting the supply chain as the <a href="http://www.industryweek.com/leadership/us-added-313000-jobs-february" rel="noopener">unemployment rate recently hit a 17 year low of 4.1 percent.</a> The <a href="https://www.freightwaves.com/news/economics/job-growth-boomed-in-february" rel="noopener">employment situation in the U.S.</a> has improved greatly. <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/truckers-boosted-hiring-at-fastest-pace-since-2015-1520620414"><em>The Wall Street Journal's Logistics Report</em> noted that trucking</a> companies added some 5,600 jobs last month to keep up with the rising freight demand. The Federal Reserve has been talking about the concept of <em>full employment,</em> where everyone who wants a job and can work has one and is getting the hours they want, too.</p><p>Stories about <a href="http://www.industryweek.com/talent/there-arent-enough-truckers-and-thats-pinching-us-profits" rel="noopener">truck driver shortages</a>, manufacturing labor shortages, diesel engine technician shortages and warehouse worker shortages are cropping up in the media. CEOs of major shippers are explaining away the impact of rising freight rates on their bottom lines.</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="c1253dc13bc97a698b6a69d575176cbe" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="f05dc" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODUwNS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzMDI4ODQ0MX0.unQOTwxAtxvBC1LrRAPp6hC-Gh9TeL4YQzXEXc-OebY/img.jpg?width=980"/></p><p>What can you do now to position your business favorably and survive the 2018 <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/solutions/freight-brokerage/" rel="noopener">freight</a> environment?</p><p><strong>Transportation Collaboration is Key</strong></p><p>First and foremost, get the right mindset about working with your <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/solutions/transportation-services/" rel="noopener">transportation providers</a>. If you expect that traditional procurement techniques, contracts and bids are going to insulate you from the realities of this seemingly unprecedented environment, your team may really struggle.</p><p>Get into a room with your transportation providers. Have a collaborative discussion about sharing the risks of navigating current market conditions. Find ways to make your freight more attractive to carriers and especially drivers. Do it soon. Root out old-school dispatchers who expect drivers to wait around for loads on their own dime. Those drivers are just going to return the keys to the truck and will easily find better work.</p><p><strong>Reevaluate Your Transportation Network</strong></p><p>If serving customers in your network requires long-haul trucking, it may be time to rethink the network. Drivers are just like all of us. They want a predictable work schedule and a reasonable work-life balance. Good drivers are going to find those jobs, and trucking rates for work that is less desirable for drivers are going to escalate faster than the rest of the market. There are things you can do with forward positioning inventory – to turn your <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/industries/automotive/hub-and-spoke/" rel="noopener">long-haul freight into regional freight</a>, as just one example of a network strategy to better control your costs.</p><p><strong>Secure Dedicated Transportation</strong></p><p>Incorporating a dedicated fleet into your network is certainly not a new concept, but it is a timely one. Shippers’ logistics teams typically have a series of improvement initiatives they’re focused on, things that help position the business more favorably. When capacity is tight, and a shipper has freight sitting on the dock unexpectedly, all that important strategic work stops. Logistics teams become mired in the tactical aspects of finding trucks. <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/solutions/transportation-services/dedicated-contract-carriage/" rel="noopener">Dedicated transportation</a> provides relief, establishing a predictable source of capacity at a predictable price. Your finance team will like that.</p><p><em>This post was written by </em><a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/about/leadership-team/andy-moses/" rel="noopener">Andy Moses</a><em>, senior vice president of global products at Penske Logistics.</em></p></div>
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Replay: 2014 State of Logistics Report
June 20, 2014
Video replay of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals 25th Annual “State of Logistics Report®” written by Rosalyn Wilson and sponsored by Penske Logistics. Recorded June 17, 2014 at the National Press Club, Washington, D.C.
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Penske Truck Leasing: Stories that Move Us
March 27, 2014
Across the country millions of trucks run billions of miles, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It's easy to forget that inside each one of these huge machines are the treasures that drive growth for industry, fill our cupboards and dinner tables, and stock our hospitals, showrooms, and grocery stores. As a leader in transportation and logistics, Penske Truck Leasing works behind the scenes helping tens of thousands of businesses across North America with truck fleets small and large. Here are a few of their stories.
<p>Penske Truck Leasing sincerely thanks our customers from <a href="http://www.victorybeer.com/" title="Victory Brewing Company">Victory Brewing Company</a>, <a href="http://www.to-jo.com/" title="To-Jo Fresh Mushrooms">To-Jo Mushrooms</a>, <a href="http://www.ob.org/" title="Operation Blessing International">Operation Blessing International</a>, and the <a href="http://www.alphabaking.com/" title="Alpha Baking Company - National Bakery Products Distributor">Alpha Baking Company</a> for their participation and collaboration in making this video possible.</p><p><em>By “Move Ahead” Staff</em></p></div>
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CSCMP's State of Logistics Report Finds Intermodal, 3PL Logistics Play Increasing Role in Freight Movement
June 15, 2012
Increased transportation costs and tightened trucking capacity are generating more opportunities for third-party logistics companies and intermodal freight transportation.
<p>Joe Gallick, senior vice president of sales at Penske Logistics, said a challenging economy lends itself well to 3PLs as companies realize the need to leverage assets to be “agile and flexible and to consider different modes.” He added, “modal shift is something we see quite regularly.” </p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="377c5768673e34e9f649d64f90d3072a" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="ff6ce" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNzEwMC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzNTU5MTg1NX0.4lxalxLQtra0atob2iLaI5w0Q_abT1KzJzNHC5kf62I/img.jpg?width=980"/>Gallick, along with other industry executives, spoke in a panel discussion at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/newsroom/2012_6_13_cscmp_logistics.html">following the release</a> of the 23rd Annual State of Logistics Report, introduced by the Council of <a href="http://www.cscmp.org/">Supply Chain Management Professionals</a> (<a href="http://www.cscmp.org/">CSCMP</a>) and presented by <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/">Penske Logistics</a> on June 13. </p><p>Rosalyn Wilson, senior business analyst at Delcan and the author of the report, said the third party provider and forwarding sector of the economy was up 9 percent and gaining strength at the end of 2011. </p><p>Wilson said U.S. business logistics costs rose 6.6 percent to $1.28 trillion in 2011. In addition, transportation and inventory carrying costs increased in 2011. Transportation costs increased 6.2 percent due to higher rates, while inventory carrying costs increased 7.6 percent due to higher costs for taxes, obsolescence, depreciation and insurance. </p><p>Capacity within the trucking industry has continued to tighten, due in part to increased regulations, such as Compliance, Safety and Accountability. New hours-of-service regulations that take effect in July 2013 will reduce the number of hours a driver can work, further tightening capacity. What’s more, many companies are having a hard time finding drivers.</p><p>“By the end of 2011 about 18 percent of carriers surveyed by TCP reported 6 to 10 percent unseated trucks,” Wilson said. </p><p>Wilson cautioned attendees that capacity will remain tight. "I urge everyone to begin making contingency plans for the day you cannot get a truck," Wilson said. "The railroads are standing by with a great offer and have the capacity to take up the slack." </p><p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSzJuXYVl20&feature=relmfu">Interview with Penske Logistics' Joe Gallick </a></p><p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYAjnvOX2yY">Interview with report author Rosalyn Wilson</a></p><p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdP2eI7HJZY&feature=channel&list=UL">Interview with moderator Rich Thompson</a></p><p>Trucking companies are already partnering with rail to avoid problems caused by the driver shortage and to avoid the cost of acquiring new equipment or put off replacing older equipment, the report said. </p><p>Freight volumes for trucking and rail increased in 2011. Trucking, which comprises 77 percent of the transportation component, posted a 6.2 percent rise, while the railroad sector saw a 15.3 percent increase. Intermodal volume throughout 2011 increased 5.4 percent to 11.9 million containers and trailers. </p><p>“It is becoming a more preferred method of moving goods,” Wilson said. </p><p>John Lanigan, executive vice president and chief marketing officer at BNSF Railway, said the company’s domestic intermodal growth is up double digits. </p><p>To help facilitate efficient intermodal movements, BNSF is purposely building its newest intermodal facility in Kansas City outside of town so there is room for companies to build distribution centers near it. “These thousand-acre industrial parks are selling out in four to five years of us opening up a new intermodal facility,” he said. </p><p>Technology is also changing how goods are moved. Greater data is available and warehouse and transportation management systems can analyze the information to streamline operations.</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="138bcee3c2b869f7b2638c5b90371615" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="45503" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNzEwMS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYwNTI2OTQ0MH0.E9WWG-oIbu7prSW2ADxwvPFu0Quzm2VhsVG37F-E0kY/img.jpg?width=980"/>Gallick (photo on right) said there has been more emphasis on optimizing the movement of goods, including improved layout and design of warehouses. “It is about optimization within the four walls,” he said. </p><p>Route optimization and efficient use of labor within the warehouse is also improving the movement of goods. </p><p>Rick Slather, vice president of customer supply chain for North America consumer products for Kimberly Clark, said information sharing is changing the way many companies operate. </p><p>“The new world is forcing us to collaborate because we have to show higher service levels with lower inventory,” Slather said. </p><p>Here is a sampling of early media coverage of the report: </p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li>Reuters: <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/13/logistics-costs-idUSL1E8HCASX20120613">U.S. business logistics costs rise in slow economic recovery</a></li> <li>Journal of Commerce: <a href="http://www.joc.com/supply-chain-management/losistics-costs-rose-66-percent-last-year">Logistics Costs Rose 6.6 Percent Last Year</a></li> <li>Supply Chain Management Review: <a href="http://www.scmr.com/article/state_of_logistics_report_points_to_sluggish_recovery/">State of Logistics Report Points to Sluggish Recovery</a></li> <li>Commercial Carrier Journal: <a href="http://www.ccjdigital.com/trucking-rates-up-5-15-in-2011-logistics-report-finds/">Trucking rates up 5-15% in 2011, logistics report finds</a> </li> <li>FleetOwner: <a href="http://fleetowner.com/blog/uncertain-state-logistics">An uncertain state of logistics</a><em></em></li></ul><p><em>By “Move Ahead” Staff</em></p></div>
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CSCMP State of Logistics Report, Presented by Penske, Unveiled on June 13 in Washington, D.C.
June 11, 2012
With the supply chain serving as an important forecasting tool to gauge the health of the U.S. economy, the 23rd Annual State of Logistics Report®, introduced by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and presented by Penske Logistics, will make its debut on June 13 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
<p>As report author Rosalyn Wilson, a transportation analyst with <a href="http://www.delcan.com/">Delcan Corporation</a> pointed out, the current business climate is a bit more bullish.</p><p>“The economy was incrementally better in 2011, but the freight industry continued to struggle with sluggish and uneven volumes,” Wilson explained. “Despite the fact that capacity was not yet a real problem, rates were up significantly in 2011.”</p><p>Here are the 2012 State of Logistics Report panelists:</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li><strong>Joe Gallick</strong>, senior vice president of sales, Penske Logistics</li> <li><strong>John Lanigan</strong>, executive vice president and chief marketing officer, BNSF Railway</li> <li><strong>Rick Jackson</strong>, executive vice president, Mast Global Logistics</li> <li><strong>Ronald Marotta</strong>, vice president, origin cargo management, Yusen Logistics (Americas)</li> <li><strong>Rick Sather, </strong>vice president, customer supply chain North America, Kimberly Clark</li> <li><strong>Richard Thompson (panel moderator),</strong> executive vice president, supply chain and logistics, Jones Lang LaSalle</li></ul><p>This is the third year that Penske has sponsored this report. To read more about each of the panelists, please <a href="http://cscmp.org/memberonly/sol-panel.asp">click here</a>.</p><p>“Part of our mission at CSCMP is to develop and disseminate research that helps our members understand how to do their jobs better,” stated Rick Blasgen, CSCMP president and CEO.</p><p>“Knowing how logistics and supply chain costs affect and are affected by the larger economy is a key part of this understanding,” he said. “We look forward to once again working with Penske’s thought leaders to present this year’s research and translate its findings into real-world terms.”</p><p>The State of Logistics Report® has tracked and measured all costs associated with moving goods through the U.S. supply chain since 1988.</p><p>https://twitter.com/#!/PenskeNews/status/195137303851708417</p><p align="right"><em>By Alen Beljin</em></p> </div>
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