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October Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer awareness and early detection will take center stage today at Penske locations across the globe as more than 25,000 associates take part in the seventh annual Penske Pink Out.

The associate-led event, which began in 2015 in the U.S. with 200 associates, has grown to locations across Penske's international footprint. Associates in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Mexico, and The Netherlands are taking part.

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Penske tractor and trailer at warehouse

The holidays can create a surge in demand for trucking capacity, and now is the ideal time to prepare for potential spikes.

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Freightliner truck on the road

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and roadside inspectors are teaming up this week across North America to promote brake health and safety.

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Hurricane sign

With Tropical Storm Laura now upgraded to a hurricane, fleet operators in the Gulf Coast are encouraged to take steps now to brace for the storm's impact.

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produce in logistics warehouse

The supply chain is a critical component of any business, and supply chains must function even when things don't go as expected. Having a contingency plan enables businesses to react proactively if an unexpected event or opportunity, such as a surge in activity, occurs.

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operation safe driver week
Less traffic on roadways due to COVID-19 stay-at-home orders has led to some drivers being less vigilant about observing traffic safety laws, including speed limits, according to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA).
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penske tractor

No matter the size of your business, supply chain networks can change quickly, and you must be able to react just as fast. Time-sensitive deliveries, lean supply chains, increased demand uncertainties and shorter product lifecycles all necessitate the ability to adjust operations when change arises. Having an agile supply chain can give you a strategic advantage over your competition and allow you to handle disruptions or take advantage of new opportunities.

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penske tractor and trailer at warehouse

As businesses adjust to new demands in their daily operations and supply chains, Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics can help with a variety of solutions to meet your fleet and logistics needs including: rental trucks, leases, used trucks and logistics services.

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penske used trucks

As one of North America's largest commercial vehicle resellers, Penske sells more than 30,000 used trucks each year. The company's reputation for quality equipment and detailed fleet maintenance helps drive online sales with many buyers purchasing equipment sight unseen.

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are you ready sign

With just a month before the start of the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the spotlight is on preparation. Take steps now to help keep yourself and your property safe.

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never stop moving podcast logo

Penske Transportation Solutions recently launched its Never Stop Moving™ podcast series to offer a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world's largest truck fleets.

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penske used trucks website on different devices

Penske has rolled out a new and improved version of PenskeUsedTrucks.com. The upgraded website includes an enhanced online experience featuring responsive, adaptive design using a state-of-the-art digital platform that makes shopping, buying and financing a used truck online easy.

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construction zone

For more than two decades, the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) has designated one week each spring as National Work Zone Awareness Week; and Monday, April 20, marks the beginning of this year's campaign.

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Penske Truck Leasing Headquarters

To Our Valued Customers,

We are in unprecedented times. Like every company, Penske has been closely monitoring developments related to coronavirus (COVID-19), including updates from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization, public officials and other leading health experts.

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Tierra Snell

Editor's Note: In recognition of Women's History Month, the "Move Ahead" blog will feature profiles of Penske associates who help to move our company and the trucking industry forward.

Like most young children, Tierra Snell was fascinated by the large, imposing emergency vehicles parked in firehouses. Yet unlike most, she was able to see them up close and personal.

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penske community service

For more than 50 years, Penske has been a company that takes pride in helping others move ahead, and we couldn't do it without the generous efforts of our associates and customers.

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Driver app

The blush of a new year can be the perfect time for fleet managers to explore new tools to help with asset management and performance.

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Penske "Sleigh"

A yellow Penske rental truck served as the perfect stand-in for Santa's sleigh this week in North Carolina, as it helped Support Military Families deliver holiday gifts to military families.

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50 Stories of Helping People

Editor's note: This story is part of our "50 Stories of People Helping People" series. As we celebrate Penske's 50th anniversary in 2019, we are spotlighting associates every Friday who are making a difference in their communities.

On a recent fall evening, as the temperature dipped outside, Penske associates in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, were serving warm meals with a side of fellowship to the area's homeless and hungry.

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Roger Penske and Brian Hard

Today Penske Truck Leasing ("PTL") marks its 50th anniversary. Penske Truck Leasing was founded in 1969 by Roger Penske in Reading, Pennsylvania. The company was created through the acquisition of a car and light truck rental and leasing business with three locations in eastern Pennsylvania. To help commemorate the company's 50th anniversary, the Pennsylvania State Senate declared December 1, 2019, as Penske Truck Leasing Day.

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