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Penske Logistics South America was honored by one of its customers with the 2016 QLICAR Award for being a top logistics provider. Natura, a market-leading beauty products manufacturer in Brazil, gave Penske the award at a recent ceremony.

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Bob Daymon, Penske Logistics vice president of freight management, will be a speaker at the upcoming eft 3PL & Supply Chain Summit. Taking place at the Radisson Blue Aqua in Chicago from June 14-16, the conference will feature an array of North America supply chain leaders.

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Penske Logistics is now in compliance with another component of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act, the pillar regarding sanitary transportation of human and animal food.

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Spring, with its sun-kissed days and warmer temperatures, also signals the beginning of the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane season, featuring storms with the potential to inflict significant personal injury and property damage.

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Each year,Inbound Logistics publishes among the most definitive resources on third-party logistics providers (3PLs). Be sure to cast your vote for Penske Logistics here. The results of this year's 3PL Excellence Survey will be presented in the July 3PL issue of Inbound Logistics.

The United Way of Berks County recently recognized Penske and its associates with an Eagle Award for the company’s support of the non-profit agency’s 2016 fundraising campaign.

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Everything seems big when you grow up the youngest of seven children, but nothing more so for Earl Taylor than his older brother’s tall royal blue Kenworth tractor, with its tandem axles and twin stacks.

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For the second consecutive year, Penske Logistics received the Lowe’s Gold Carrier Award. The award recognizes trucking companies that provide a consistent high-level of service exceeding 99.5 percent on-time delivery. In addition, gold status carriers must exemplify outstanding customer service and advanced supply chain solutions.

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Schnuck Markets, Inc. has announced Penske Logistics, an industry leader in warehouse management and transportation logistics, as the new operator of Schnucks’ St. Louis NorthPark (SLNP) distribution center.

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Preparation is a key ingredient in successful supply chain management as suppliers and manufacturers seek to move goods from warehouse to marketplace.

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If you’re a supply chain professional, Penske Logistics is requesting your assistance as a survey participant in the 2018 Third-Party Logistics Study: The State of Logistics Outsourcing. Penske is collaborating with Penn State University and new sponsor Infosys Consulting to uncover key market trends.

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Since the economic upturn began post-recession, overall warehouse demand within the supply chain has outpaced supply. Many industry insiders believe that supply is beginning to catch up with demand. Yet managing inventory, warehouse space and transportation remains important.

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Penske Logistics Europe has received an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) license from the Tax and Customs Administration in The Netherlands, which will benefit the import and export needs of its customers. The company has been designated with an AEO-Full (AEOF) license, which combines both customs simplification (AEOC) and security and safety (AEOS).

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Within the supply chain, disruptions are inevitable. When handled improperly, they can affect service levels and add costs. That’s why it’s critical to proactively identify disruptions. By implementing a robust process and taking action when shipments don’t go as planned, you can effectively manage distressed loads.

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Saying “I Love You” with candy and flowers this Valentine’s Day has become a little easier thanks to Penske Logistics’ Transportation Management Services.

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America’s railroad system winds along 140,000 miles of track, traveling through communities large and small and meeting truck drivers and passenger motorists at one of 212,000 railroad crossings each day.

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As fans prepare for football viewing parties across the country, snacks and drinks are sure to make it on the guest list. About 45 million Americans are expected to host gatherings to watch the big game Feb. 5 in Houston, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF).

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On roads and highways across the country, motor vehicles large and small – including an estimated 12 million commercial vehicles – find themselves shoulder-to-shoulder on the same beaten path.

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Penske Logistics is again the premier sponsor for this month’s Automotive Logistics Mexico Conference (#ALMexico) scheduled to take place at the Marquis Reforma in Mexico City from January 31 to February 2. This conference connects automotive OEMs, tier suppliers, policy-makers and logistics service providers, where they will share best practices for running more efficient auto supply chains. Penske will be also be an exhibitor and serve in speaking roles.

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