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Traveling over the Memorial Day holiday? Make sure to pack a hefty dose of patience as a record number of drivers are expected to share the road to holiday destinations.

Joining holiday travelers will be thousands of do-it-yourself movers heading to new hometowns and professional truck drivers, working hard to keep the supply chain moving.

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READING, Pa., (May 1, 2025) – Marking the start of National Moving Month and peak moving season, Penske Truck Rental has released its 15th annual Top Moving Destinations list, identifying the top 10 U.S. cities that recorded the highest volume of one-way consumer truck rentals in 2024.

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Marking the start of National Moving Month and peak moving season, Penske Truck Rental has released its 15th annual Top Moving Destinations list, identifying the top 10 U.S. cities that recorded the highest volume of one-way consumer truck rentals in 2024.

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In today’s ever-changing environment, Americans continue to seek new beginnings and connections — whether for loved ones, job opportunities, or a better quality of life. Findings from Penske’s latest annual survey, Settling In: A Consumer Moving Trend Survey, provides fresh insights into how and why people are moving.

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Maintaining the nation’s roadways requires periodic maintenance and even new construction.

New speed limits, traffic patterns and rights of way, as well as worker and vehicle movement, can all impact work zone safety.

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Any situation that competes with a driver’s attention on the road can be a distraction to safe driving.

April has been designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month to educate drivers about distractions and how to practice good distracted-driving safety habits.

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Penske Truck Rental is now a part of the Los Angeles Marathon as the race’s Official Truck Rental Supplier and Gear Check Sponsor. On March 16, more than 25,000 participants will navigate the 26.2-mile Stadium to the Stars course, starting at Dodger Stadium and culminating near Avenue of the Stars in Century City.

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As the Atlantic Hurricane Season enters its most dangerous period, when a majority of the season’s tropical storms and hurricanes normally occur, fleet managers are encouraged to prepare now before a storm strikes.

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The busy moving season is an attractive time for thieves who prey on unsuspecting consumers.

Many more moving trucks on the road, means more opportunities for thieves seeking to take advantage of unsuspecting motorists.

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High temperatures and humidity can be a challenging combination bringing with them the threat of heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

For do-it-yourself movers and professional truck drivers alike, experts recommend taking a few precautions to help beat the summer heat.

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READING, Pa., June 17, 2024 – Penske Truck Rental recently announced the relaunch of its newly revamped website at PenskeTruckRental.com for commercial truck rental customers. The redesigned reservation flow introduces a modern, intuitive design to enhance and speed up the customer experience, ensuring a seamless and efficient process for business users. Key features designed to improve user interaction and satisfaction include:

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READING, Pa., May 7, 2024 - Penske Truck Rental announced its Top Moving Destinations list today, unveiling the top 10 cities consumers moved to based on one-way truck rentals in 2023. Alongside the 14th annual list, Penske released the results of a national consumer survey, Settling In: A Consumer Moving Trends Survey, which unveils new findings about people’s reasons for moving and the importance of establishing a sense of community in their new places of residence. Notably, 57% of consumers prefer to rent their own moving truck and only 24% said they would rather hire a moving company.

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Each year, Penske Truck Rental reveals the top 10 cities that people are moving to, based on one-way truck rental data. This year’s Top Moving Destinations list features a new addition and one surprising departure on the 14th annual list.

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Along with driving directions, snacks for the road and a curated moving day playlist, Penske consumer truck renters should also pack a few safety tips for the journey.

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With the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season just a month away, now is the time to get ready for potential storms, as preparation is key to keeping you and your property safe.

National Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 5-11, provides an opportunity to review your safety plans and make any changes long before a storm arrives.

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Road construction and maintenance projects are the keys to maintaining healthy roadways. Yet, these work zones can provide challenges to drivers.

New speed limits, traffic patterns and rights of way, as well as worker and vehicle movement, can all impact work zone safety.

National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 15-19, shines a spotlight on ways drivers can keep themselves as well as work zone workers safe.

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For millions of drivers – including many Penske DIY movers and professional truck drivers, anticipation is building for Monday’s first visible total solar eclipse in the U.S. in seven years.

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Temperatures are not the only things expected to rise this spring and summer. Soon, more do-it-yourself movers will begin to share the road with professional truck drivers.

The added vehicles on the roadway are among the distractions all drivers face and challenge their ability to remain safe when behind the wheel.

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