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Tropical Storm Zeta Preparedness Tips for Fleet Operators

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Penske has tips and resources available to help you prepare for a hurricane and guidance on where to go in the event you need assistance after the storm. The number of named storms is approaching the all-time record for one season set in 2005 when 28 storms were recorded. The prior record was Nov. 30, is nearing record territory.

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Hurricane Delta Preparedness Tips for Fleet Operators

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Penske has tips and resources available to help truck fleet operators prepare for a hurricane and guidance on where to go in the event you need assistance after the storm. The previous was Delta on November 15, 2005. This year's Atlantic hurricane season is nearing record territory.

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The History of eCommerce: From the 1960s to the 2020s

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In 1971, researchers established the Terminal Interface Processor (TIP) for dialing into ARPANET from individual computer terminals. The ‘00s saw the launch of several companies that are still big names today, like Etsy in 2005, Shopify in 2006, and BigCommerce in 2009.

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Walmart+ vs. Amazon Prime: How Different Are They?

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In 2005 Amazon launched a little thing called Amazon Prime, a membership program with perks which is now enjoyed by roughly 150 million global paying members. In 2005 Amazon launched a little thing called Amazon Prime, a membership program with perks which is now enjoyed by roughly 150 million global paying members.

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How High Driver Turnover in Less Than Truckload Carriers Impacts Shippers’ Freight Spend

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The turnover rate was 136 percent throughout the trucking industry in 2005, but smaller fleets and Less Than Truckload carriers have typically experienced fewer problems with drivers, reports FreightWaves.com. Follow the tips in this article, and start working to build better relationships in every interaction you have with truckers.

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AAA Expects Record Number on the Roads This Memorial Day Weekend

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Penske and AAA have assembled tips for drivers – a Memorial Day travel survival guide – on how to navigate during the busy holiday. This long holiday weekend will see the second-highest travel volume on record since AAA began tracking holiday travel volumes dating back to 2000, trailing only the bar set in 2005,” Hall said.

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The Big Retailers Relying On Technology

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Amazon Started This Fight Back in 2005, Amazon launched its Amazon Prime service. When many other retailers started to catch up with that strategy by offering their own free two-day shipping, Amazon tipped the playing surface by offering a one-hour delivery with its Amazon Prime Now service.