Penske Opens Albuquerque, N.M. Facility

READING, Pa., July 20, 2009 - Penske Truck Leasing announced the opening of a 6,600-square-foot Albuquerque, N.M. facility, at 9200 Central Avenue SW. Penske offers full-service truck leasing, consumer and commercial rental, and contract maintenance services.


Housed on nearly four acres, the onestory building features two service bays and a wireless technology component that allows Penske service technicians to integrate various vehicle diagnostic and repair software.

To save energy and improve the environment special light bulbs with ballasts using 50 percent less energy, and astronomical timers, have been installed.

"This location contains a piece of history," stated Peter Weeks, Senior Vice President– West Region, Penske Truck Leasing. "This Penske facility is the former site of a Route 66 truck stop that serviced the men and women of the transportation industry for many years. We kept the building's structure, and modernized it. In an effort to tap into the western area of Albuquerque, Penske decided to expand and capitalize on new opportunities."

For more information, please call 505-294-1348. Rental hours of service are Monday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Service department hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P., headquartered in Reading, Pa., is a joint venture of Penske Corporation, Penske Automotive Group and General Electric. A leading global transportation services provider, Penske operates more than 200,000 vehicles and serves customers from more than 1,000 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Product lines include full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, transportation and warehousing management, and supply chain management solutions. Visit www.GoPenske.com to learn more about the company and its products and services.