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Penske Logistics Europe has moved to a larger cross-dock warehouse in the Netherlands, within closer proximity to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The new address is Changiweg 1, 1437 EP Rozenburg. Previously, the company had its forwarding location in Nieuw-Vennep, which is 10 kilometers from the airport. Headquarters for Penske Logistics Europe is in The Netherlands city of Roosendaal.

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Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced today that Penske Truck Leasing and NFI have agreed to partner in operating the Freightliner Electric Innovation Fleet of eCascadia™ heavy-duty trucks and eM2 106 medium-duty trucks. The move is the next phase of a co-creation process that DTNA is utilizing to actively involve customers in the development of commercial electric vehicles to meet the most valid target applications.

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The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual Operation Safe Driver Week will run from July 15 to 21 in an effort to reduce the number of accidents, deaths and injuries caused by vehicle crashes on the road.

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Railroad safety advocates are urging all drivers to remain vigilant when approaching railroad crossings because safety never takes a summer vacation.

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Sun-kissed summer days may seem like the perfect time for a day trip or a cross-country move, yet better weather can lead to challenging driving conditions as you share the road with many more drivers.

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A strong economy, continued e-commerce growth, tight carrier capacity and increasing demand for value-added warehousing services have positioned the third-party logistics market for rapid growth. In 2017, revenues reached $175 billion, and the U.S. market is expected to grow at about 5.5 percent through 2019 to reach a size of $195 billion.

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The transportation industry has been rapidly changing – especially when you consider the evolution of truck maintenance and operations – but one thing that has remained an industry constant are the skilled men and women who service the vehicles.

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Shaun Hodges, vice president of sales for Penske Logistics, will be a speaker at this week’s 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: Atlanta, that is hosted by eft (Eye for Transport), a logistics business intelligence firm located in England.

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On June 19, this year’s edition of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) State of Logistics Report will be made public at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Penske Logistics will be presenting the report for the 10th consecutive year and management consulting firm A.T. Kearney will once again produce this industry-leading supply chain study.

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The transition from military to civilian life can be difficult for service men and women but even more so for veterans experiencing spinal cord injury or disease.

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Are you planning a move this Memorial Day weekend? The last thing you want to have happen in the middle of your journey is to be stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic or experience mechanical setbacks. Penske Truck Rental encourages movers, truck drivers and other motorists to plan accordingly if they are driving during the long holiday weekend.

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Penske Logistics today announced it has been named among America’s Best Employers by Forbes magazine, ranking No. 72 out of the 500 companies listed.

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Companies like Penske Logistics are learning more about a potential solution that could increase supply chain efficiency and track inventory. It’s called blockchain technology, and some experts say it is a game changer for the supply chain.

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A child’s wish to ride in a big rig, granted by truck drivers nearly 30 years ago, created a movement resulting in fulfilled wishes for hundreds of children battling life-threatening illnesses.

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For military families, deployment signals a call to serve not just for enlisted men and women but also for the spouses and children who love them.

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Spring’s warmer temperatures and sun-filled days also mark the start of the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane season and the potential for strong storms that can inflict significant personal and property damage.

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Inbound Logistics magazine is once again accepting votes for their annual 2018 Top 10 3PL Excellence Awards. The publication asks readers to identify which third-party logistics companies provide excellent service. Results are published in the July issue of the magazine.

Show your support for Penske Logistics by clicking here and voting today!

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The United Way of Berks County presented Penske with an Eagle Award in recognition of the company’s support of the charitable organization’s 2017 fundraising campaign.

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