A little over a year and a half ago, hurricanes Harvey and Irma struck the southeastern parts of the country, leaving behind home and business wreckage, as well as displaced residents.
<p>Having lost 13 restaurants in the Houston area alone, Denny’s had an idea to help those impacted by the disasters. They rented a large truck equipped with a kitchen as its trailer, and hauled it from Texas to Florida, serving up their signature breakfast foods to hungry disaster relief volunteers and citizens.</p><p>When it comes to staffing, the truck – commonly referred to as their mobile relief diner – will coordinate with the nearest Denny’s restaurant to borrow a few employees to cook and serve.</p><p>What was originally thought of as a short-term project quickly turned into something much more.</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="a1cec7dc8c0fa49778a4f063b742efa9" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="36bd1" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMTk5NDQ2MS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0MTEwNjU3NX0.wmJ7XaXKy_kzN2AjG_NEMZFaSq6tFYesBVq0tg9XfMA/img.jpg?width=980"/></p><p>“The public response was incredible,” said Paul Spencer, Denny’s director of public relations and corporate communications. “It lined up so well with our brand purpose: we love to feed people.”</p><p>So at the end of 2017, they decided to build a <a href="https://www.dennys.com/company/social-responsibility/" rel="noopener noreferrer">mobile relief diner</a> of their own.</p><p>“We bought and designed a trailer, but we also needed a tractor and a partner to help service both of them,” Spencer said.</p><p>That’s where <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Penske</a> came in.</p><p>A team from Denny’s reached out to Penske to learn more about their contract maintenance options and rental and leasing services.</p><p>Kevin Reynolds, a lease sales representative at Penske, worked with Spencer and his team to develop a solution that worked for them. And the Denny’s team was more than pleased.</p><p>“Denny’s leases one of our tractors, and we perform our preventive maintenance on both the tractor and trailer,” said Reynolds. “When they need a reefer truck or box truck, we provide them with those too.”</p><p>Spencer adds that one of the big selling points that attracted Denny’s to Penske was the number of Penske locations nationwide.</p><p>“Penske delivered a great, organized, well-thought-out solution for our truck,” Spencer said. “We serve where are customers are, and we needed a partner who could support us wherever we were around the country. With the hundreds of locations that Penske has, if we need to stop and get maintenance done or refuel, there’s a Penske location nearby.”</p><p>“This is a unique experience and a great opportunity to be a part of,” said Reynolds.</p><p>Where’s the truck’s next stop? Spencer says that this year, the mobile relief diner is ready for any disasters that happen, and they are planning to visit impoverished areas in major cities, as well as go to Texas to support the Special Olympics – their first non-disaster relief effort.</p><p>“We’re not a trucking company,” said Spencer. “Penske understands the business and has made it so easy for us to do what we’re doing.”</p><p><strong>Penske Truck Leasing Can Help Your Fleet</strong></p><p>Does your truck fleet struggle with maintenance? Penske Truck Leasing offers a comprehensive <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/contract-maintenance/">preventive maintenance service</a> along with other solutions. To find out more, <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/contact-us/">contact Penske Truck Leasing</a> today.</p><p><em>By Chris Abruzzo</em></p></div>
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Penske Truck Leasing will return as a Gold Sponsor at this year’s Pinnacle EMS Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, from July 23 to 27, 2018.
<p>According to Pinnacle EMS, the event draws leaders in the EMS (emergency medical services) and healthcare space and engages attendees with exploration of the most relevant topics in the changing world of EMS.</p><p>Penske professionals will be on hand at booth 56 in the <a href="http://pinnacle-ems.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Grand-Sonoran-Pinnacle-Exhibit-Layout-Sold-Out.pdf">exhibit hall</a> to discuss the comprehensive contract maintenance services Penske provides from a nationwide network of locations or on site at customer locations. Penske’s EMS maintenance services are designed to improve fleet uptime, control costs and improve regulatory compliance. Penske also offers truck rentals, full-service leasing, transportation and warehousing management and supply chain management solutions.</p><p><em>By "Move Ahead" Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Truck Leasing will return to the Global Cold Chain Expo from June 25-27, in Chicago, Illinois, to showcase its capabilities in full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, used truck sales, transportation and warehousing management and supply chain management solutions.
<p>According to the conference organizers, more than 7,500 professionals will gather at the three-day event to find solutions and share best practices for managing the complexities of the perishable supply chain.</p><p>Penske executives will be at booth 3934 in the exhibit hall to discuss the company’s full range of products for food service companies.</p><p>Penske offers lease financing for diesel-powered and alternative-fueled vehicles such as straight trucks, reefer trucks, day cab tractors and sleeper semi-tractors, dry van trailers, refrigerated trailers, and more.</p><p><em>By "Move Ahead" Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Truck Leasing Unveils “Penske Fleet™” Mobile App
April 24, 2017
Penske Truck Leasing has introduced a free mobile app, “Penske Fleet™” to benefit its full-service truck leasing and contract maintenance customers. The mobile app enables Penske’s customers to:
<ul class="ee-ul"> <li>View real-time fuel prices. Penske’s customers may view current company fuel prices in local markets and costs for third-party fueling locations across the United States.</li> <li>Review a detailed 90-day history of vehicle maintenance services performed.</li> <li>Easily search and find Penske locations for service, fuel or rental trucks; public scale locations; and third-party compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations.</li> <li>Make one-click roadside assistance calls and monitor the status of roadside calls using convenient push-notifications.</li></ul><p><span class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="d954a42df5fe93643cad80c06abf7ce8" style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="auto" type="lazy-iframe" scrolling="no" data-runner-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2RCkDngEBfM?rel=0" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;" width="100%"></iframe></span></p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="49b5e1cb1943d3c6260440b9459ec519" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="abbbf" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODE5MS9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY2NTA3NjE3Mn0.JSBIGMcQog-wF1B3HJm4CV1x7BiwRKwAQ_Jnn9DWmpY/img.png?width=980"/>“We are committed to keeping customers informed, safe and compliant, and always moving forward,” explained Sherry Sanger, Penske senior vice president of marketing. “<a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/connected-fleet-solutions/">Fleet</a> operators are consistently on the go. Our app helps customers manage their vehicles easily and places the services they rely on at the tips of their fingers. Additional functionalities and capabilities will also be added to the app later this year.”<strong> </strong></p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="b9f2d5d22771cb2cbf4f4e27221958c3" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="8e269" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODE5Mi9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyMTkwMDg2MH0.EfdCaGTWYCTTeX5qre8NAHrsukwcEq_i0o94qi7ajtE/img.png?width=980"/>The “<a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/connected-fleet-solutions/providing-insights/penske-fleet-app/">Penske Fleet™</a>” app is available for free download in the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/penske-fleet/id1090092046">Apple App Store</a> and on <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.penske.myfleet">Google Play</a>. Penske Truck Leasing customers should contact their local representative to request log-in credentials.</p><p>Representatives from Penske Truck Leasing will be available to demonstrate the new mobile app during the National Private Truck Council’s (NPTC) Annual Education Management Conference and Exposition held in Cincinnati, April 30 – May 2.</p><p><em>By ”Move Ahead” Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Truck Leasing Opens Metro Houston Location
February 14, 2017
Penske Truck Leasing has opened a new metro Houston location, in Katy, Texas. Located at 517 Stonegate Drive, it has full-service truck leasing, consumer and commercial truck rental and contract truck fleet maintenance services. The facility features four services bays in a 20,000-square-foot building on 2.5 acres.
<p>“We have opened a Katy location to match our business growth in the western Houston suburbs,” explained Chip Jensen, senior vice president for Penske’s south central region. “It is ideally situated near Interstate 10 and is more convenient for our customers.”</p><p>To contact the truck rental department, please call 346-307-3112. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The service department can be reached at 346-307-3114, and the hours are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; on Saturday it is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.</p><p>Houston is No. 9 on the current <a href="https://blog.gopenske.com/news/penske-truck-rental-releases-2016-top-moving-destinations-list/">Penske Truck Rental Top Moving Destinations</a> list.</p><p><em>By "Move Ahead" Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Truck Leasing is pleased to announce that it has opened a facility in Millville, New Jersey, offering consumer and commercial truck rental, full-service truck leasing and maintenance to customers throughout the state’s southeastern region and shore towns.
<p>“We are excited to be a part of the Cumberland County community, and we look forward to providing local businesses with the convenience of full service leasing and rental combined with advanced truck diagnostics, maintenance and repair right in their own backyard,” said Mike Duquette, an area vice president for Penske who grew up in nearby Vineland. “With the wide range of capabilities we can offer, fleet owners will no longer have to make long trips out of the area for service on trucks that are becoming more technologically complex.”</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="6b1c846eddaa2b2098ca62d19bfe37ea" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="559ab" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODA3Ni9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY2MjYyNDY0NX0.M_aW7mScsvWdAb9WQekyS4Tupq4wHV9k5aSAk9gC6JY/img.png?width=980"/>“In addition, our truck rental service and experience with refrigerated trucks will be valuable to local produce and food distribution businesses, giving them flexibility to access more trucks during busy seasons,” Duquette said.</p><p>Penske developed its Millville facility at 616 Orange St., renovating a building that had been vacant for years. The 6,525-square-foot building includes three drive-through truck service bays. It is conveniently located near Routes 55 and 47.</p><p>Rental hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Saturday, 8 – 11 a.m. Rental phone number is 856-506-3245. Service hours are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Service phone number is 856-506-3254.</p><p><em>By "Move Ahead" Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Truck Leasing Introduces New Mobile-Friendly Website and Online Resource Center
September 19, 2016
Penske Truck Leasing has launched a new, updated website that provides valuable information about its full-service leasing and contract maintenance services, with a seamless experience for customers accessing it from any mobile device, tablet or desktop.
<p>Fleet operators who visit the new <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/">www.pensketruckleasing.com</a> site will find a wealth of resources about the options and benefits available through full-service leasing and <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/full-service-leasing/leasing-services/comprehensive-maintenance/">comprehensive fleet maintenance</a> including how to reduce risk, manage costs, operate efficiently, remain in compliance with regulations, adopt effective fuel management strategies, and procure branded vehicles customized for their company.</p><p>“Every day our team comes to work focused on how to provide the best trucks and service to keep our customers moving forward, and we wanted our new site to bring that commitment to life,” said Sherry Sanger, senior vice president of marketing at Penske. “This site includes everything from valuable insight on industry trends to videos illustrating how we’ve helped customers achieve success.”</p><p>The site outlines benefits customers gain from contracting with Penske for maintenance, such as increased vehicle uptime, improved insight gleaned from the collection of big data, and reducing the staffing and capital investment burden needed to keep up with the increasing complexity of equipment.</p><p>The new leasing site completes the redesign of websites for Penske’s main lines of business, to provide a consistent branded look and mobile-friendly design. Earlier this year, the redesigned <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/">Penske Truck Rental</a> website was launched, adding new capabilities for businesses to make commercial truck reservations and consumers to purchase moving supplies from mobile devices. The rebranded <a href="https://www.penskelogistics.com/">Penske Logistics</a> website was introduced earlier, highlighting the company’s work in transportation management, warehousing and distribution and supply chain management across multiple industries.</p><p><em>By "Move Ahead" Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Truck Leasing Encourages Female Truck Technicians to Enter Industry at UTI Exton Event
June 14, 2016
“Hearing from professional, successful women in the industry brought a new level of education to our students, one that can’t be taught in the classroom,” explained Jacqui Arcidiacono, employment services director for UTI-Exton.
<p>Penske associates held two sessions to inform women of related career choices at UTI’s suburban Philadelphia campus.</p><p>They discussed best practices for women to promote and empower themselves, and the challenges of working in the transportation industry. The group also conducted question-and-answer sessions.</p><p>Penske women panelists possessing field <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/full-service-leasing/leasing-services/comprehensive-maintenance/">maintenance</a> responsibilities included: Karine Bordges, branch service manager in Central Islip, New York; Alexis Kay-Stiles, branch service manager from Pennsauken, New Jersey; and Maggie Green, a maintenance supervisor in South Kearney, New Jersey.</p><p>Green noted: “It was so wonderful to see the passion these young ladies have for their craft and it is exciting to know that Penske is making huge strides to let these young women know there is a place for them in our organization.”</p><p>When asked for key pieces of advice, Bordges responded: “Walk in with the confidence and the passion to do what you set forth to do.” Kay-Styles added: “Be proud of what you can do.”</p><p>Other company speakers: Holly Gerke, technical training director who works in the company’s Reading, Pennsylvania, global headquarters; Sarah Smith, vice president of human resources operations; Carie Seymour, field HR director for the East region; and Jessica Strause, area HR manager for the Mid-Atlantic area.</p><p>“We created this event to continue our efforts as a company to hire, develop and retain women at Penske,” Seymour stated. “It was great to see these future professionals engage with us.”</p><p><a href="http://penske.jobs/vehicle-maintenancemechanicstechnicians-jobs/new-jobs/">Click here</a> to learn about career opportunities with Penske.</p><p><em>By Alen Beljin</em></p></div>
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Penske Truck Leasing Opens Neenah, Wisc., Facility
October 25, 2013
Penske Truck Leasing has opened a state-of-the-art facility in Neenah, Wisc. Financial terms of the facility were not disclosed. Situated on 4 acres, the 11,000 square-foot structure provides full-service truck leasing, commercial truck rental and contract maintenance services.
<p>This facility has two service bays, a wash bay and a one-lane fuel island with bulk diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) available at the pump. The building was designed and constructed to be capable of servicing natural gas vehicles. The maintenance shop utilizes leading-edge wireless technology that enables Penske’s service technicians to automatically connect vehicles for service with diagnostic and analytic software.</p><p>“The opening of this new facility in the Neenah market will allow us to expand our services to meet our customer’s needs, “said Mike Pritchard, Penske area vice president. “We are now able to offer commercial truck rentals and meet the market demand for servicing natural gas vehicles.”</p><p><em>By "Move Ahead" Staff</em></p> </div>
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Penske Truck Leasing Exhibiting at NBWA Annual Convention
September 04, 2013
Penske Truck Leasing will be exhibiting at the National Beer Wholesalers Association 76th Annual Convention & Trade Show. The event takes place Sept. 29 - Oct. 2, 2013 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visit Penske Truck Leasing in booth 1109 to discuss your truck fleet needs.
<p><strong>Serving Distributors Across North America</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/" title="Penske Truck Leasing - Full-Service Leasing, Fleet Maintenance, Truck Rentals">Penske Truck Leasing </a>provides leading wholesaler-distributors across North America with full-service truck leasing, contract fleet maintenance, truck rentals, and 24/7 over-the-road support. We offer the top brands in light-duty, medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks as well as trailers.</p><p>Penske Truck Leasing can <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/vehicles//vehicle-types.html" title="Penske Supports Your Beverage Truck Fleet & Business">spec and support virtually any type</a> of trucking equipment to meet your business needs including: straight trucks, beverage trucks, semi-tractors, trailers, beverage trailers, as well as refrigerated trucks and trailers.</p><p>Can't make the NBWA conference? <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/request_info/index.html" title="Penske Truck Leasing Online Contact Form">Contact Penske Truck Leasing, today.</a></p><p><em>"Move Ahead" Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Truck Leasing is providing commercial truck fleet maintenance services for 22 Ford 2013 E-450 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-powered bread delivery trucks owned byAlpha Baking Company, Inc., a national bakery products distributor and home to the iconic S. Rosen’s brand. Operating in the Chicago-metro area, these vehicles are fueled by ROUSH CleanTech clean-burning, domestically produced and affordable propane autogas.
<p>The alternative fuel trucks will emit about 2 million fewer pounds of carbon dioxide over their lifetime. Compared to conventional diesel counterparts, propane autogas vehicles reduce smog-producing hydrocarbons, virtually eliminate particulate matter, and lessen noise levels by 50 percent.</p><p>Alpha Baking is introducing these LPG trucks to reduce emissions while also continuing to meet its operational performance needs for longer engine life without a decrease in engine horsepower or torque. The new LPG vehicles were officially put into service today during a commemoration ceremony at Alpha Baking’s North Aurora truck depot.</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="d62566791214ab8d77eea1b05450ed3e" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="d9a5d" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNzI0Ni9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY2ODk4OTQ0Mn0.VnKq5-yqX8b3QRgM-lhe52aKha8A-7MTyJRej5oF0uE/img.jpg?width=980"/>“After much research and testing the time has arrived for Alpha Baking to integrate propane autogas equipment into our fleet,” stated Bob McGuire, Alpha vice president and director of logistics. “The technology is here and it is now affordable.”</p><p>“First, these propane-powered bread delivery trucks will emit fewer emissions and our company has been extremely progressive in doing the right thing for the environment. Second, propane is produced here in the U.S. and is therefore good for our economy. Lastly, this strategy reduces our dependency on foreign oil,” McGuire added.</p><p>“Chicagoland is the real winner today, benefitting from cleaner air and reduced noise levels due to the commitment of companies like Alpha Baking,” said Todd Mouw, vice president of sales and marketing for ROUSH CleanTech.</p><p>Penske also provides full-service truck leasing and maintenance to Alpha Baking’s traditionally fueled truck fleet.</p><p>“We’re proud to support Alpha Baking and its sustainability endeavors,” stated Jack Sullivan, <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/">Penske</a> Truck Leasing’s vice president of sales. “Penske has been maintaining alternative-fueled fleets of vehicles for more than a decade around the country.”</p><p>According to Chicago area Clean Cities, who attended today’s event, propane fuel is used in 190,000 vehicles in the U.S. and in excess of 14 million around the world.</p><p>To view the complete news release, <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/newsroom/2013_6_12_ptl_alpha_baking.html">click here</a>.</p><p></p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="4f3d326b3fac57a646c4b72a0d5904fe" id="7c517"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="344867364170526721"><div style="margin:1em 0">Alpha Baking selects Penske to maintain #altfuel truck fleet http://t.co/TcHQ1s65FZ #trucking #Chicagoland</div> — Penske Transportation Solutions (@Penske Transportation Solutions)<a href="https://twitter.com/PenskeNews/statuses/344867364170526721">1371057761.0</a></blockquote></div><p></p><p align="right"><i>By “Move Ahead” Staff</i></p></div>
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CVSA Roadcheck Starts June 4
May 28, 2013
Starting June 4 through June 6 the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will hold its annual Roadcheck event. This year’s Roadcheck places a special focus on enforcement of traffic law violations (e.g., speeding, unsafe lane changes, etc.) in addition to inspections. Truck drivers and fleet operators may download the free CVSA checklist.
<p>CVSA’s Roadcheck is the largest targeted commercial vehicle enforcement program in the world, with approximately 14 trucks or buses being inspected, on average, every minute during a 72-hour period from Canada to Mexico. Visit <a href="http://www.cvsa.org" title="CVSA Website">www.cvsa.org</a> for more information about the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.</p><p><strong>Penske Truck Leasing Can Help Your Fleet Perform Better</strong></p><p>Does your truck fleet struggle with maintenance or in meeting regulatory compliance? Penske Truck Leasing offers comprehensive <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/maintenance/" title="Penske's Preventive Maintenance Program">preventive maintenance services</a> and <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/safety.html" title="Penske Helps You Run a Safer Truck Fleet">other solutions</a> like<a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/dot-regulations.html" title="Penske Helps Your Fleet Run Compliant"> simulated DOT audits, driver training, and fleet technology</a> that can help keep your truck fleet and truck drivers running safely and within regulations. To get started, <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/request_info/index.html" title="Contact Penske Truck Leasing">contact Penske Truck Leasing</a> today.</p><p><em>"Move Ahead" Staff</em></p></div>
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Utility Companies Depend on Penske for Fleet Reliability
February 17, 2012
Utility companies rely on well-maintained fleets to quickly respond to customer needs during emergencies. No matter the disaster,Penske Truck Leasing can help utilities succeed by ensuring service truck fleets are always in top shape, looking great and ready to respond.
<p>For more than 40 years, Penske has been a leading provider of <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/utility/">truck leasing, contract fleet maintenance solutions and truck rentals</a> to market-leading utility companies. Penske offers a <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/commercial-truck-rental/commercial-trucks/">wide selection</a> of utility bucket trucks, lift trucks, digger trucks and digger derrick trucks for rent.</p><p>“We maintain thousands of utility-owned fleet vehicles nationwide every day,” said Russ Scaramastra, Penske’s vice president of specialized equipment services. “We follow a rigorous, well-documented maintenance process to ensure safety and compliance.”</p><p>Penske provides 24/7 emergency roadside assistance, mobile repair services and collision repair services.</p><p><a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/commercial-truck-rental/commercial-trucks/">Learn more</a> about Penske’s utility equipment services and how it can keep your business moving.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Via the Penske blog - utilities depend on Penske for fleet reliability <a href="http://t.co/qCrbyTzA" title="http://ow.ly/98bHr">ow.ly/98bHr</a></p>— Penske News (@PenskeNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/PenskeNews/status/170682737542447104">February 18, 2012</a></blockquote><p></p><p><em>By “Move Ahead” staff</em></p></div>
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Automotive Training Managers Council Taps Penske for Truck Maintenance Training Expertise
January 05, 2011
Holly Gerke of Penske Truck Leasing has been elected to the board of directors of the Automotive Training Managers Council. A technical training manager based at the company’s corporate headquarters in Reading, Pa., Gerke will serve a three-year term.
<p><a href="https://www.gopenske.com/">Penske</a> is a member of <a href="http://www.atmc.org/">ATMC</a>, an organization dedicated to “return on instruction” via networking and the exchange of ideas among its members in the automotive industry, which includes original equipment, vendors, government, education, retail and transportation companies.</p><p>“We were very impressed with Holly’s resume, and she received a very good recommendation from the ASE vice president of industry relations, Trish Serratore,” explained Dave Milne, ATMC president.</p><p>Gerke had worked with Serratore to secure Penske’s <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/newsroom/2008_maintenance_ASE_certification.html">certification</a> from the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence for its Continuing Automotive Service Education (CASE) program. In mid-2008, Penske was the first and only truck leasing, rental and logistics company to attain this certification.</p><p>Milne explained that there was an opening on the 11-member board for what he termed a “fleet operations” company, and Penske seemed to be a natural fit.</p><p>As Milne said, he regards ATMC as a member of the “ASE family” and that the ATMC board is restructuring the council, and with Gerke’s assistance, will “determine the strategic objectives, as a think tank for the automotive training industry.”</p><p>“I am very honored to serve on the ATMC board,” said Gerke. “This is an exciting development in my professional life. I consider it a great responsibility to represent an industry leader like Penske.</p><p>“Being elected to this board will allow us to gain more exposure to best practices within the entire automotive industry, not just transportation,” she continued. “I am hoping we can leverage those experiences in a way that will benefit our associates.”</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="8756e58e8eac8940cc5a2c53fc022015" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="adb50" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNjc5Ny9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYxODQ3NDkwMn0.gfHYhhVNWn2alUkTzEgVLCVZ9KcRU1i2rsRxId2aUxg/img.jpg?width=980"/>As part of her duties at Penske, Gerke is entrusted with ensuring that the company’s 3,900 truck maintenance technicians and 950 customer service technicians in the United States and Canada receive the necessary training and certifications to <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/">service a fleet</a> of 210,000 vehicles. Training can be delivered in-person and online at <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/maintenance/service-repair-shops.html">Penske locations</a> throughout North America. In some cases, that may encompass nearly 800 training sessions on an annual basis.</p><p>“Over the last several years Holly has taken our technical training programs to a new level,” said Mike Hasinec, Penske vice president of maintenance systems and support. “Her passion for what she does as well as her professionalism are attributes that everyone recognizes, including those outside of Penske.”</p><p>Gerke is a member of the Penske Truck Leasing technical training advisory board.</p><p>“Technicians play a vital role in the success of our company, and it’s important that their skill sets keep pace with state-of-the-art truck technologies,” she noted.</p><p><em>By Alen Beljin</em></p></div>
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