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On February 17, 2011, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will host a public listening session on a proposed rule revising hours-of-service (HOS) requirements for commercial truck drivers. The public can participate in-person, online, or by phone. Check out the DOT’s Fast Lane blog for the full details on how to participate. In a related matter, the FMCSA has also extended the comment period on the HOS issue to March 4. To read a good summary be sure to check out this article from The Journal of Commerce written by William B. Cassidy.

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Hank Pittman needed something larger than a van to deliver over 800,000 direct mail pieces to the post office each month, to keep up with the demands of his small business. He ownsPittman Printing, a small commercial printer outside Kansas City, Mo.

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If you’re in the market to purchase used vehicles, Penske is offering an exclusive deal. When you buy a 2004, 2005 or 2006 tandem-axle Freightliner Columbia daycab, you will receive $2,000 off your purchase.* Start the new year off right, and take advantage of this exclusive offer.

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Manpower recently issued its quarterly Employment Outlook Survey and it reported the most optimistic hiring expectations in more than two years. According to their survey, U.S. employers anticipate small staffing gains for Q1 2011. Their outlook for Q1 2011 is +9 percent, up from +5 percent during the same period last year and +5 percent during Q4 2010.

This slowly improving employment outlook was further highlighted by last week’s ADP report on U.S. private sector employment, which showed an unanticipated increase. Last Friday, a very slight drop in the overall unemployment rate was also reported by the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Get $1,000 off list price when you purchase selectused hi-cube trucks from Penske. This offer is good on the purchase of GMC or Ford 16’ box trucks now through Feb. 28, 2011.

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Welcome to “Move Ahead” the official blog for Penske Truck Leasing, Penske Truck Rental, Penske Logistics, and Penske Used Trucks. Here we’ll share news, information, tips, special promotions, business insights, in-depth profiles, and more. Whether you’re a homeowner looking for moving tips, a truck fleet -operator, supply chain executive, or journalist looking for a good story – “Move Ahead” has something for you.

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Jack Mitchell notes that the market for used commercial truck sales in the U.S. is strong right now and expects it to continue through 2012.

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Winter Truck Driving Tips

Old Man Winter is soon coming back, so it’s important to prepare for the season’s hazardous conditions and review some basic commercial truck driving winter safety tips.

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As residents of Haiti continue rebuilding their lives almost 11 months after a massive earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince,Penske’s $1 million worth of donated trucks continue to help those hit hardest by the devastating quake.

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