Penske Cited as 2019 Military-Friendly Employer
October 15, 2018
Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics are 2019 Military-Friendly Employers. Both companies earned entry onto the list created by VIQTORY media, the publisher of G.I. Jobs and Military Spouses magazines.
<p>This list was created with the help of an independent research firm and proprietary survey information from participating organizations.</p><p>“We have been steadfast in our commitment to hiring military veterans and active Guard and Reserve personnel,” explained Jennifer Sockel, Penske Truck Leasing senior vice president of human resources. “Their experiences and training have helped make Penske a transportation industry leader.”</p><p>Penske promotes employment opportunities in military publications, on veterans' job boards, and through exclusive partnerships with military-friendly organizations including ESGR, G.I. Jobs, RecruitMilitary, Military Officers Association of America, VetCentral, Bradley-Morris, Inc., Lucas Group, VRS Virtual Veteran Career Fairs, Hirepurpose and Corporate America Supports You.</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="a5f55c69a721292f7a90357a120570dd" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="5e695" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyODY0My9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY3NjU0OTc4MH0.UiI5SRsqn7-JQWPU77mPKD2IWtqZa5iWXOo7eNWVZN4/img.jpg?width=980"/>Penske has teamed up with Veteran Recruiting (VR) and other leading employers to support the VetFriendly Jobs Initiative to hire or train 100,000 veterans by 2020.</p><p>Penske was one of many companies that joined efforts with VR to support the White House Joining Forces Initiative, which led to the hiring of 170,000 veterans between 2011 and 2016.</p><p>Sean Wilkins, Penske’s manager for military recruiting stated: “We are excited to expand our veteran employment efforts by strengthening relationships with military installations, improving our communication with top military talent, and building company-wide programs that help veterans successfully transition to Penske.”</p><p><u><a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/" rel="noopener">Penske Truck Rental</a></u> joined with Paralyzed Veterans five years ago to create the #OneWay4PVA campaign, which encourages rental customers to donate $1 to Paralyzed Veterans’ <u><a href="https://www.pensketruckrental.com/discounts/mission-able/" rel="noopener">Mission: ABLE campaign</a></u>.</p><p>Since 2013, the generosity of one-way rental customers, along with Penske donations on all one-way moves, have resulted in around $2.2 million for Paralyzed Veterans. Penske Truck Rental is a division of <u><a href="https://www.gopenske.com/" rel="noopener">Penske Truck Leasing.</a></u></p><p>Over the last three years, veterans represented 9 percent of all Penske new hires.</p><p>Visit <a href="http://www.GoPenske.com/veterans" rel="noopener">www.GoPenske.com/veterans</a> for more information on career opportunities.</p><p><em>By “Move Ahead” Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Named 2017 Military-Friendly Employer
February 06, 2017
Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics have been named 2017 Military-Friendly Employers by Victory Media, the publisher of G.I. Jobs magazine. Penske placed in the Bronze category.
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This is the first year of a new format. Previously Victory issued a Top 100 list, and Penske had <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/newsroom/2015_11_05_military-friendly.html">earned placement there</a> for five straight years.
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“Penske places a strong value on the wide array of skill sets and values that veterans bring to our workforce," said Jennifer Sockel, Penske senior vice president of human resources. “We are proud to employ military veterans as well as active Reserve and National Guard service members."
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Over the last three years, veterans represented 11.4 percent of all new hires. Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics offer a wide range of career opportunities including: truck fleet maintenance technicians, truck drivers, fleet maintenance supervisors, operations management roles, as well as logistics and supply chain operations roles and many others. Visit <a href="https://www.GoPenske.com/careers/veterans">www.GoPenske.com/careers/veterans</a> for more information on career opportunities.
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<em>By "Move Ahead" Staff</em>
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Penske Is Top Military-Friendly Employer for Fifth Straight Year
November 05, 2015
Victory is the publisher of G.I. Jobs and Military Spouse magazines.
<p>“Penske proudly hires and employs veterans and active National Guard and Reserve members throughout our truck leasing and logistics businesses,” said Jennifer Sockel, Penske senior vice president of human resources.</p><p>“We sincerely appreciate their service and dedication to our country,” she added. “The values, work ethic and skills veterans and active military members bring to our workplace are truly valued within our organization.”</p><p>Companies received consideration for this list via a data-driven survey of thousands of companies with resulting survey data independently tested by Ernst & Young LLP based upon the weightings and methodology established by Victory Media.</p><p><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="2b475330946490801fe833cb20238f87" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="58ba1" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNzc2OS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0NTgxODE5N30.A8oqT3WeU2CFrAzsViYWqLTr2q8Tl6clfcTtchX2JwM/img.jpg?width=980"/>Criteria for the survey included a benchmark score across key programs and policies such as the strength of company military recruiting efforts, the percentage of new hires with prior military service, retention programs and company policies on National Guard and Reserve service.</p><p>“Companies that have earned the 2016 Military-Friendly Employer award have exceptionally strong hiring programs and meaningful careers for transitioning service members and spouses,” said Daniel Nichols, chief product officer of Victory Media and Navy Reserve veteran.</p><p>Penske was No. 91 overall and achieved an industry rank of 13th.</p><p>Approximately 13 percent of Penske’s annual new hires are veterans. Visit <a href="http://www.GoPenske.com/careers/veterans">www.GoPenske.com/careers/veterans</a> for more information on career opportunities.</p><p><em>By “Move Ahead” Staff</em></p></div>
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