Rental Trucks Help Fleets Handle Home Delivery Surges
August 06, 2020
E-commerce sales and online fulfillment have been growing steadily for years, and COVID-19 has only driven online shopping rates even higher, creating greater demand for final-mile home deliveries. A report from the consulting firm McKinsey & Co. said the shift to e-commerce will continue even after pandemic concerns lessen.
<p>Retailers are investing time and energy into improving customer experiences online, but for the shopping experience to be a success, final-mile delivery must be executed seamlessly. Consumers expect fast, reliable service, and retailers can differentiate themselves through their home delivery performance.</p><p>Whether it is for contactless commerce such as curbside delivery or white-glove services that bring goods right into a home, delivery fleet operators have to be able to ramp up quickly when online orders increase.</p><p>Penske offers several options for those looking to be a part of the surging home delivery market. <a href="https://epages.gopenske.com/Box-Truck-Leasing.html" target="_blank">Short-term rentals of light- and medium-duty equipment</a> can add capacity for surges or to fill gaps in home delivery fleet needs. <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/full-service-leasing/" target="_blank">Longer-term full-service leasing</a> can also help those businesses who require not only financing but a robust support network of locations for routine fleet maintenance, over-the-road support, fuel, and other support services while performing final-mile home deliveries. </p><p>Rental vehicles and longer-term leases also enable companies to enter the growing home delivery market or increase their capacity without upfront capital costs associated with buying equipment. </p><p>Our rental, leasing and logistics experts can also help if you are suddenly faced with a trucking capacity crisis or growth opportunity. They assist in proactively planning, so you're ready before the next big surge. Penske has updated its processes for COVID-19 to offer safe, timely service, no matter what you need. <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/hereforyou/" target="_self">We're here and ready to help</a> at 1-800-GO-PENSKE.</p>
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