The annual Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Long Beach, California, will once again feature a strong presence by Penske Truck Leasing. The company will appear on multiple panels, serve as Presenting Sponsor and be an exhibitor. The industry-leading event takes place at the Long Beach Convention Center beginning on April 30.
<p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="47ac6f90b1f2f16e4e2d93825d76f2ce" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="e3a1f" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODUyNi9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYxOTM2OTQ2N30.7M5b2l2FW_FGA4V4Ot-DrAuUvpKBTW34VYP9HF1Aujc/img.png?width=980"/>According to the conference, there will be in excess of 3,500 attendees, which includes over 650 fleet operators and over 125 industry speakers.</p> <p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image"><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="1fb2edb44554fbdcd0a04b551380e347" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="5d89c" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODUyNy9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0MzcxMTk4MX0.K-Fo3Iz1kJAy9uOSkkGK5GeHJur30KDUVVvg2SJODFM/img.jpg?width=980"/><small class="image-media media-caption">Penske senior vice president Drew Cullen, second from left, speaking on the stage at a previous ACT Expo event.</small></p> <p>Here are the workshops and sessions where Penske experts will offer their insights:</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li><strong>Connected Vehicle Technology Workshop, April 30:</strong> Bill Combs, director <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/connected-fleet-solutions/" rel="noopener">connected fleet</a>, will deliver the keynote address and serve as moderator for Connected Tech: Gaining Insights into a Fleet’s Performance. The opening session is Connected Fleet 101. This workshop correlates with one of the expo’s themes this year.</li> <li><strong>ACT 5x5x5:</strong> <strong>Major Tech Trends Driving the Heavy-Duty Sector (General Session Heavy-Duty), May 2: </strong>This is a new event with a quick-format presentation: five speakers, five slides in five minutes. Drew Cullen, senior vice president fuels and facility services, will take the stage and discuss how Penske’s truck leasing services support the customer’s usage of alternative fuel vehicles. Cullen will also participate in a moderated dialogue.</li> <li><strong>Funding Workshop, May 3:</strong> As companies and organizations pursue funding to complement their investments in clean transportation technology, visibility to a wide array of existing grants, programs and settlements will prove vital. Dean Stapleton, senior manager of alternative fuels, will provide guidance and answer an array of participant questions. Penske has secured grants at both the federal and state levels to support its customers in their pursuit of running greener fleets.</li></ul><p>Penske is a transportation industry leader in the areas of spec’ing, operating and maintaining fleets of traditionally-fueled vehicles as well as alternative-fueled vehicles that includes natural gas, propane, electric and diesel-electric hybrids.</p><p>Penske Truck Leasing is an affiliate partner in the U.S. <a href="https://www.epa.gov/smartway" rel="noopener">EPA SmartWay program</a> and <a href="http://www.PenskeLogistics.com" rel="noopener">Penske Logistics</a> is a partner in the trucking carrier and logistics categories. Penske Truck Leasing is also an affiliate partner in the <a href="http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficiency/transportation/commercial-vehicles/smartway/7615" rel="noopener">Canada SmartWay Transport Partnership</a>, which is administered by Natural Resources Canada.</p><p><em>By "Move Ahead" Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Logistics Given Sustainability Award by U.S. EPA SmartWay Program
November 29, 2017
The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program has named Penske Logistics a 2017 Excellence Award winner. Penske is among the program’s top 1 to 2 percent of partners that display environmental best practices.
<p>“Since 2004, the EPA and the business community have collaborated through the SmartWay Partnership to reduce the economic and environmental costs of goods movement, a vital sector of our national economy,” said Christopher Grundler, Director of the EPA’s Office of Transportation & Air Quality.</p><p>“Penske Logistics equips its more than 3,500 late model vehicles with the newest technology and continuously monitors performance,” explained Senior Vice President of Fuels and Facility Services, Penske Truck Leasing, Drew Cullen. “These investments are certainly an enabler in being recognized by the EPA.”</p><p>Penske Logistics is among the companies that have aided the SmartWay program, dating back to 2004, to avoid emitting in excess of 94 million metric tons of air pollutants and saving more than 197 million barrels of oil and $27.8 billion in fuel costs.</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="87185a1577828cb799b3ff2e4a11c6c3" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="bd21e" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODQwOS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1NzcwMzg4Nn0.vmGyxFr-HEJD3vgI7OvUo3_Tq1Mbg_cQdRS9Qcyy_5g/img.jpg?width=980"/></p><p>“Our company is honored to be recognized as an Excellence Award winner by the EPA SmartWay program,” stated Penske Logistics President Marc Althen. “It serves as a continued validation of our efforts to be responsible environmental stewards in our daily operations.”</p><p><a href="http://www.gopenske.com" rel="noopener">Penske Truck Leasing</a> is a transportation industry leader in the areas of spec’ing, operating and maintaining fleets of traditionally-fueled vehicles as well as alternative-fueled vehicles that includes natural gas, propane, electric and diesel-electric hybrids. There are over 550 vehicles in the company’s alternative fuel fleet. In over 26 years, Penske has safely operated and maintained natural gas vehicles in excess of 80 million miles.</p><p>Penske Truck Leasing is an affiliate partner in the U.S. <a href="https://www.epa.gov/smartway" rel="noopener">EPA SmartWay program</a> and <a href="http://www.PenskeLogistics.com" rel="noopener">Penske Logistics</a> is a partner in the trucking carrier and logistics categories. Penske Truck Leasing is also an affiliate partner in the <a href="http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficiency/transportation/commercial-vehicles/smartway/7615" rel="noopener">Canada SmartWay Transport Partnership</a>, which is administered by Natural Resources Canada.</p><p><em>Photo caption: Posing with the award is from left, Penske Truck Leasing Senior Manager of Fuel Services Virind Gujral; SmartWay Director Cheryl Bynum; and Senior Vice President of Fuels and Facility Services, Penske Truck Leasing, Drew Cullen. </em></p><p><em>By "Move Ahead" Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Gains Entry into U.S. EPA WasteWise Program
July 19, 2016
Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics have deepened their commitment to sustainability by joining the WasteWise program that is administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
<p>“We applied for this voluntary program to help recognize our best practices in the area of solid waste management, which includes recycling items like cardboard and scrap metal,” explained Mike Costanza, Penske director of environmental services. “Being a part of WasteWise will aid us in tracking our waste volumes and setting our waste reduction goals.”</p><p>WasteWise encourages organizations to reduce municipal solid waste through waste prevention, recycling and buying or manufacturing recycled products. More than 1,100 organizations have joined WasteWise since 1994, demonstrating their leadership in finding cost-effective ways to reduce waste.</p><p>In 2014, Penske became part of the EPA’s <a href="http://blog.gopenske.com/lease/penske-joined-u-s-epa-green-power-partnership/">Green Power Partnership</a> which encourages the use of renewable energy.</p><p>Penske has also found success with the EPA’s SmartWay program, winning its fourth straight <a href="http://blog.gopenske.com/news/penske-captures-fourth-straight-smartway-affiliate-challenge-award/">Affiliate Challenge Award</a>. Penske Truck Leasing is an affiliate partner in the SmartWay program and Penske Logistics is a partner in the trucking carrier and logistics categories.</p><p>Penske Truck Leasing is also an affiliate partner in the Canada SmartWay Transport Partnership, which is administered by Natural Resources Canada.</p><p><em>By “Move Ahead” Staff</em></p></div>
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