Penske Truck Rental Ready for Holiday Shipping Demand
November 25, 2011
Black Friday. Cyber Monday. Green Monday. You name it. The holiday season is here and Penske Truck Rental is busy helping parcel companies and retailers meet their peak holiday shipping demands. Recently, theNational Retail Federation issued its 2011 forecast for the holiday season.
<p>The association forecasts retailers will have an “average” type season in spite of the challenging economic conditions. The association expects holiday retail sales for 2011 to increase 2.8 percent to $465.6 billion.</p><p>Similarly, many of the larger package delivery companies have forecasted a meaningful uptick in holiday shipping volumes, in response to consumer demand and fulfilling online shopping orders.</p><p>At <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/">Penske Truck Rental</a>, which operates one of the largest commercial truck rental fleets in North America, all this shopping frenzy and freight activity translates into increased business.</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="3bbdc377f13fa867262584e800451472" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="e2f3e" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNzAxMC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyNzIxNTk2NH0.C48JYqbK14rEroZ0wCVRTDt1U_ZYil5K9oqRyE-s7Uw/img.jpg?width=980"/>“From November through December we definitely see a spike in <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/commercial-truck-rental/commercial-trucks/semi-trailers/">commercial truck rental</a> activity,” said Penske’s Don Mikes, vice president of rental. “The major package delivery fleets typically rent our trucks to provide extra capacity for holiday shipping needs and many small and mid-sized retail establishments also start moving more inventory items and make deliveries.”</p><p>Penske offers a wide variety of rental trucks from large <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/commercial-truck-rental/commercial-trucks/heavy-duty-trucks/">commercial semi-tractors</a> and <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/commercial-truck-rental/commercial-trucks/semi-trailers/">trailers</a> to <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/commercial-truck-rental/commercial-trucks/light-duty-trucks/">small box trucks</a>. Penske encourages retailers and businesses to make reservations now ahead of the holiday rush by calling its hotline for business rentals, 1-800-PENSKE1.</p><p>New business truck rental customers are encouraged to try the <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/commercial-truck-rental/contact-us/">Rental Express</a> program and enjoy an additional 20 percent off, for a limited time.</p><p><em>By Randy Ryerson</em></p></div>
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Get Dependable Trucks, Fast with Penske’s Rental Express
February 10, 2011
There are only so many hours in the day. To free up some time, we offer a fast,convenient rental process for businesses. When you enroll in our Rental Express program, you are pre-qualified, so one call and your truck will be ready every time.
<p>Here’s how it works. Sign up for <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/commercial-truck-rental/contact-us/">Rental Express</a> to get pre-approved credit. When you need a <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/commercial-truck-rental/commercial-trucks/one-way-fleet/">rental truck</a>, simply call Penske and reserve the truck. You or your driver signs the agreement, picks up the keys at the rental counter and you’re on your way!</p><p>We’ve also extended our <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/discounts/">new customer offer</a>. New Penske Truck Rental customers who enroll in <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/commercial-truck-rental/contact-us/">Rental Express</a> will enjoy 20 percent off their truck rentals now through March 31, 2011.</p><p><em>By Stacy Lord</em></p></div>
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Rental Express Saves You and Your Business Time
November 23, 2010
Running your business is tough enough. I bet you can think of all the to-do’s you’ve spent time on today, but can you think of a task that actually took less time than expected? If not, read on.
<p>We understand your customers depend on you. When they need a shipment -- it just can’t wait. That’s why we’ve made the process of <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/commercial-truck-rental/">renting a truck</a> faster and easier.</p><p>You can save a few minutes and get a <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/discounts/">discounted truck rental</a> from Penske when you sign up for <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/discounts/">Rental Express</a>. It takes one minute to complete our <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/discounts/">online truck rental form</a> (yes, we’ve timed it). Once you're approved, just call ahead, sign, pick up your keys, and you or your driver is on the road.</p><p>What will you do with the extra time? Maybe grab a cup of coffee, check e-mails or comment on this blog post? Just to give you some additional incentive, new commercial <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/commercial-truck-rental/">Penske Truck Rental</a> customers who enroll in <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/discounts/">Rental Express</a> will enjoy 20 percent off their truck rentals now through <strong>Feb. 28, 2011.</strong> Tick-tock!</p><p><em>By Stacy Lord</em></p></div>
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