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Lawmakers at both the federal and state level are saying they will consider raising fuel taxes to fund highway infrastructure projects. Many see the fuel tax, which hasn’t been increased since 1993, as the most viable way to increase revenues for highway infrastructure projects.

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Penske Logistics Europe will once again serve as a major sponsor at this year’s Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) European conference, to be held May 15-17, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, at the Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport.

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When it comes to shipping costs, many companies focus solely on the weight of the package, but to truly cut costs, they should also look at a package’s size and shape. A package’s density dictates its ease of handling, how easily it can stack within a trailer and how much room it takes up, which carriers all factor into their overall rates.

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Penske Truck Leasing has established a scholarship program through the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation. ThePenske Truck Leasing Diesel Excellence Scholarship is being established through a gift of $100,000 to the UTI Foundation and is intended for students attending any of the Universal Technical Institute’s eight campuses across the country that offer an auto diesel-training program.

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Penske Truck Leasing’s environmental stewardship efforts have been recognized by the United States government by being named a 2013 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Award winner.

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Penske Logistics has put the finishing touches on an $8.7 million upgrade to its enterprise-class data center that will improve operations for its supply chain customers.

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Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics are looking for energetic alumni and recent or soon-to-be graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania to join their diverse and talented team during the school’s Internship and Job Fair from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 3.

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The $5-billion-plus expansion to the Panama Canal will be complete in about two years, increasing the range of viable international shipping routes available to shippers and possibly increasing traffic at East Coast ports.

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With cargo theft on the rise, parties all across the supply chain are working together to protect goods by coordinating pick-up times, sharing information and embracing new technology.

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Be sure to cast your vote for Penske Logistics in Inbound Logistics magazine's annual voting effort.Click here to cast your vote, today. The results will of this year's 3PL Excellence Survey will be presented in the July 2013 3PL issue.

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Cargo theft continues to increase throughout the U.S. and carriers are responding by training drivers, embracing tracking technology and sharing information to protect valuable loads.

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) said it is continuing to work toward an electronic on-board recorder (EOBR) rule, which was mandated in the most recent highway authorization bill, and expects to issue its initial rule in March.

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The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is reminding truck drivers and fleet operators to choose their GPS navigation systems carefully. Failing to select a GPS navigation unit designed for commercial vehicles can lead to serious safety concerns.

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For years, the trucking industry has advocated for increased truck size and weight, and now the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is investigating the effect on safety and infrastructure if vehicle weights up to 97,000 pounds are allowed.

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Whether it’s an online shopper returning clothing that doesn’t fit or a company plant returning defective parts, returns are an integral part of doing business.

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Penske is participating in a Veteran Recruiting Virtual Career Fair for the transportation and logistics industries from 1 to 4 p.m. ET Wednesday, Feb. 27.

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The recent run-up in fuel prices for gasoline and diesel has commercial truck fleet managers and operators once again re-evaluating their fuel strategies and options. Last week, the Department of Energy reported diesel rose 5.3 cents to $4.157 a gallon -- its fifth straight increase. This is highest price for diesel in about four-and-a-half years. Gasoline also rose significantly with nine consecutive increases and it has reached a high unseen since last October at $3.747. In periods like this it’s a good idea to focus on fundamentals when you are operating a fleet of trucks or even just one truck.

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