Summer is a popular time for household and business moves, and with Fourth of July rapidly approaching, it’s important to note that Penske prohibits carrying or hauling hazardous cargo, like fireworks, into any of their rental trucks. Fireworks – considered a Class 1 hazardous material by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration – is not the only thing truck drivers should stay away from loading onto their vehicles. MORE

Fast-charging batteries can drive counterbalance trucks, reach trucks, pallet trucks, and AGVs, firm says. Material Handling MORE

Brian Hard, Penske Truck Leasing president and CEO, spoke of the company’s history and its capabilities in the marketplace. ” North Houston is home to a new Penske Truck Leasing facility; It’s the company’s largest in the Houston market. MORE

Penske Truck Leasing recently marked the opening of a new state-of-the-art facility in Loveland, Colorado, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new facility. Penske Truck Leasing held a grand opening celebration in Loveland, Colorado. MORE

between a transport company, truck maker. First such demo in U.S. Transportation MORE

TCI will lease trucks for routes within 300- to 500-mile range. Transportation MORE

Lift TrucksPresident promotes tax plan in tour of UniCarriers forklift dealer H&K Equipment. MORE

Penske Truck Leasing celebrated the grand opening of a new facility in Coburg, Oregon. Penske Truck Leasing celebrated the grand opening of a new facility in Coburg, Oregon. acres and is 13,220-square-feet with three truck bays, one wash bay and a two-lane fuel island. MORE

For many drivers – including Penske ’s cross-country movers and professional truck drivers – the early morning sky on Wednesday will offer a rare visual treat: a “supermoon” lunar eclipse, turning the moon crimson as it passes through the earth’s shadow. MORE

The growing shortage in the trucking industry is also becoming a more significant problem. The growing shortage in the trucking industry is also becoming a more significant problem. Half of the Federal Reserve districts have cited the shortage of trucking capacity. MORE

In April 2016, a fleet of trucks – some of which had driven almost 2,000km – arrived in the Dutch port of Maasvlakte and made modest headlines around the world. seconds, our platooning trucks transmit braking signals to the vehicles behind in less than 0.1 MORE

Lift TrucksSales surpassed 250,000 in a year for first time in history, group says. MORE

Penske Truck Leasing celebrated the opening of its new facility in Zelienople, Pennsylvania. Penske News Truck Leasing Truck Rental commercial truck rental fleet maintenance onboard telematics Penske Penske Truck Leasing truck leasing truck rental MORE

Partners will share data about truck design and performance ahead of full production launch in 2021. Transportation MORE

Online load matching network could use aggregated ELD data to help trucks avoid empty runs, Cargo Chief says. Technology MORE

Hino Motors, Isuzu Motors, Volvo group-owned UD Trucks and Daimler subsidiary Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus have begun highway testing of truck platooning in Japan, under a project backed by the government. MORE

Penske Truck Leasing has outgrown its previous facility in Evansville, Indiana, and has relocated to a new, larger, state-of-the-art building at 15631 Neeley Street in Evansville. We now have four truck bays, an automatic wash bay and a fuel island.” We have expanded from a 3 acre lot to 7 acres and boast 16,000-square-feet of office and truck maintenance space.”. MORE

New lift trucks and a warehouse redesign changed all that. Lift TrucksAs sales boomed, pesticide manufacturer Bonide found itself struggling to keep up with orders. MORE

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced today that Penske Truck Leasing and NFI have agreed to partner in operating the Freightliner Electric Innovation Fleet of eCascadia heavy-duty trucks and eM2 106 medium-duty trucks. MORE

State first to just toll trucks; ATA calls act unconstitutional. Transportation MORE

The trucks now include a 7-inch multifunction color display with touch-screen functionality and an intuitive interface. Lift Trucks MORE

The open road, with its promise of freedom and the chance to experience touchstones of Americana, has traditionally been a draw for many seeking to become professional truck drivers. Women have increasingly made their mark in trucking, enjoying fulfilling careers as professional truck drivers. MORE

Our truck has continued to travel around the country throughout the year visiting school districts, colleges and universities, churches, African-American festivals and events showcasing our history in a very novel way,” Reynolds said. MORE

Read the FMCSA letter granting the 90-day waiver from the ELD mandate for short-term rental trucks here. Penske Truck Leasing is a top TRALA member and it is among the largest providers of full-service truck leasing and commercial truck rental with a fleet of more than 266,000 vehicles. MORE

Penske Truck Leasing has opened a new location in Grand Junction, Colorado. Strategically positioned between Denver, Colorado, and Salt Lake City, Utah, Penske’s new facility offers full-service truck leasing , consumer and commercial truck rental, contract truck fleet maintenance and connected fleet solutions , a value-added resource to help customers address issues and options related to onboard technology systems (ELDs, telematics, onboard cameras, etc.). MORE

Penske Truck Leasing celebrated the opening a new facility in Kapolei, Hawaii. With three truck bays and one wash bay, the new facility is 11,048-square-feet and is situated on 4 acres. Penske Truck Leasing celebrated the grand opening of a new facility in Kapolei, Hawaii. MORE

No current need to invest in autonomous truck technology, company says. Transportation MORE

Lift truck manufacturers, dealers, and providers of associated products will be observing National Forklift Safety Day on June 12, 2018. Lift TrucksHere are just a few examples of the events, literature, and promotions they'll be offering around the country. MORE

Lift TrucksOn June 12, forklift manufacturers will once again head to Washington to inform legislators and policymakers about the importance of forklift safety and proper operator training. Here's the latest on what they have planned for this fifth annual event. MORE

E-tailer eyeing partnerships with fleets of three or more trucks to haul between DCs. Transportation MORE

New adjustable wheelbase forklifts can lift 15,000 to 80,000 pounds, adds safety and confidence when handling large, bulky, and oddly shaped loads like machinery, the company says. Material Handling MORE

For many of these businesses, it will mean securing rental trucks from Penske Truck Rental’s Roseville, Minnesota, location, which began preparing four months ago for the crush of commercial truck rental business. How high is demand for trucks serving the big game? Paul Business Journal estimated more than 100,000 trucks are likely needed to transport products into and out of the metro area for the game. Huddling Up to Meet Truck Rental Demand. MORE

Penske Truck Leasing will return as a Gold Sponsor at this year’s Pinnacle EMS Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, from July 23 to 27, 2018. Penske also offers truck rentals, full-service leasing, transportation and warehousing management and supply chain management solutions. Penske News Truck Leasing contract maintenance EMS truck fleet full service truck leasing Penske Penske truck Penske Truck Leasing supply chain transportation truck rental MORE

Vehicles will reduce transport costs through fuel savings, improved safety, FedEx says. Green Logistics MORE

Women In Trucking teams up with toy maker to market truck-driver stuffie. Transportation MORE

Lift TrucksStrong activity last year to continue through 2018, firm says. MORE

Penske Truck Leasing today announced it has joined the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN), a worldwide industry alliance focused on promoting Combined Charging System (CCS) as the global standard for charging electric vehicles (EVs) of all types. Penske Truck Leasing is the first in its industry to join the CharIN organization. “As Penske Truck Leasing sees increased interest among its commercial customers related to electric vehicles (EVs). MORE

The Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) named Mike Duff, senior vice president of government relations and chief compliance officer for Penske Truck Leasing , as its chairman for 2018-2019, at their annual meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona. MORE

If you’re planning a summer move and find that your stuff doesn’t fit into your car or van, renting a moving truck from Penske may be the right choice for you. truck before. For example, Penske reminds truck drivers to watch for overhead clearance postings. MORE

For the eighth consecutive year, Atlanta, Georgia, has topped Penske Truck Rental’s list of Top Moving Destinations. Cementing its spot at No. 1, Georgia’s “The Big Peach” is the ninth-largest metropolitan statistical area in the country, and the region grew by 1.6 MORE

California high school launches truck-driving course. Strategy MORE

Penske Truck Leasing has implemented fully digital and voice-directed truck fleet preventive maintenance processes for its fleet of more than 266,000 vehicles. MORE

Lift TrucksDealership President Steve Raymond, a grandson of Raymond Corp. founder, will retire after 31 years, firms say. MORE