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Penske Logistics is a 2024 Top Food Chain Provider as designated by Food Chain Digest, the official publication of the Food Shippers of America (FSA). The Top Food Chain Provider program recognizes third-party logistics providers and related companies that excel in food and beverage capabilities and services.

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Penske Logistics is a recipient of the Food Logistics 2024 Top 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) & Cold Storage Providers Award. The honor shines a spotlight on industry-leading 3PLs and cold storage providers in the food and beverage space.

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READING, Pa., October 19, 2023 – Penske Logistics has been honored by Food Chain Digest, the official magazine of the Food Shippers of America, as a 2023 Top Food Chain Provider. Penske is one of only 25 honorees this year.

The program highlights third-party logistics companies and other providers that excel in capabilities and service to food transportation, logistics, distribution, and supply chain management. Food Chain Digest staff sifted through more than 6,000 tallied votes to reach this list of 25 honorees.

“We’re honored to be recognized as a Top Food Chain Provider and we’re appreciative of the leading brands across retail, grocery, food, and beverage that rely on our services every day,” stated Marc Althen, Penske Logistics president. “Our associates and leaders make this award possible because of their outstanding work in transportation, warehousing and freight management.”

Penske Logistics features industry-leading solutions for its food and beverage customers. These solutions include reliable and on-time product pickup and deliveries; temperature-controlled supply chain management; flexible vendor pickups and just-in-time delivery; sophisticated refrigerated trailer temperature tracking; a keen grasp of store and vendor requirements; delivery coordination among vendors, distribution centers and stores; cold chain and ambient distribution center management for food products; and enhanced supply chain visibility for shippers through its ClearChain technology suite.

Food and beverage professionals rely on rental trucks to efficiently meet transportation needs. Rental trucks provide a flexible and cost-effective solution for businesses in food-focused industries to transport goods, supplies and products between various locations.

Are you part of the food and beverage industry? Do you manage a supermarket, run a restaurant, or deliver food for a living? Keep reading for valuable tips on how rental vehicles can help increase efficiency and improve your daily operations.

Deliver Products Efficiently

Rental trucks are commonly used to deliver food and beverage products to supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, convenience stores and other retail outlets. These trucks allow your business to transport large quantities of goods in a single trip, ensuring timely and efficient delivery to meet customer demands. Penske’s temperature-controlled 16 ft. reefer truck and 18 to 26 ft. box truck are available to transport perishable items such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products and frozen foods. For non-perishable goods, the 12 ft. box truck has 450 cu. ft. of loading space and can hold approximately 120 medium-sized boxes of product.

Make Restocking Easy With the Right Truck

Supermarkets and grocery stores regularly need to restock shelves to ensure an ample supply of grocery items. When a supermarket runs low on specific products, and a shipment or last mile delivery isn’t scheduled for another few days, a rental truck can pick up additional stock from suppliers or distribution centers to replenish store shelves. This helps maintain a consistent supply of goods and prevents shortages. With 1,700 cu. ft. of loading space, a forklift package, a liftgate, and a ramp with up to a 3,000 lb. capacity, Penske’s 22 to 26 ft. box truck (available in both CDL and non-CDL) may be the perfect choice depending on the quantity of stock needed. Our electric cargo van may be the most cost-effective vehicle if you only need a few things to hold you over until the next scheduled delivery. And with enough room to fit 30 to 40 medium-sized boxes, you can save money on fuel while driving the practical option.

Manage Community Events With a Rental Truck

Restaurants and supermarkets often require transportation for catering services and events, especially weddings, corporate functions and parties. Rental trucks allow you to transport food, beverages, equipment and staff to the event venue quickly and efficiently.

Occasionally, grocery stores will also participate in community events, fairs or exhibitions, setting up temporary stalls or booths to promote catering services. Rental trucks can transport equipment, display materials and merchandise to such events, providing a convenient way to transport everything at once. This ensures a smooth setup and teardown process. Penske’s cargo van or high-roof cargo van make sense for these types of functions. With enough loading space to load food samples, store banners, literature and other décor, you can fit your event needs into an efficient, easy-to-drive, extended-length van.

Distribute Food Service Ingredients With Ease

Rental trucks also play a crucial role in the food service sector of the industry, where they’re used to distribute food and supplies to restaurants, hotels, cafeterias and other food service establishments. These trucks ensure that your ingredients and products reach their destinations promptly, enabling smooth operations for food service businesses. To keep multiple orders separated and easy to find, Penske’s delivery van with shelves, delivery truck with shelves and side door, or 18 to 22 ft. step van with shelves are ready and available.

Meet the Demands of Different Seasons

Food and beverage companies see a significant surge in demand for specific products during peak seasons and holidays. Rental trucks can help your food and beverage business temporarily scale up delivery operations to meet increased customer demand. This is particularly useful for transporting bulk orders, party supplies and seasonal items – like turkeys at Thanksgiving or chocolates at Valentine’s Day. This ensures that products are readily available to customers even during busy periods. If you already own a delivery truck but need to upsize to meet an increase in seasonal demand, Penske has plenty of larger vehicles. Our 22 to 26 ft. box truck can hold up to 10,000 lbs. of payload, while our 53 ft. trailer can hold approximately 26 to 30 pallets of product.

Manage Store Renovations and Equipment Transport

When a supermarket or restaurant undergoes renovations or remodeling, it may need to relocate its inventory temporarily. In these situations, rental trucks enable your business to transport products to alternative storage facilities or other store locations during renovation.

In addition, rental trucks can transport or temporarily store equipment, machinery and fixtures. This includes refrigeration units, display racks, shelving, checkout counters, seating and other items necessary for operations. Rental vehicles like Penske’s 48 and 53 ft. dry van trailers provide a practical solution for safely and efficiently moving these bulky items to a separate location or storing them onsite until renovations are complete.

Overall, rental trucks are an integral part of the food and beverage industry, providing your business with reliable and efficient transportation for goods and supplies. They allow you to adjust your fleet size based on fluctuating demand, avoid the high upfront costs of purchasing and maintaining trucks, and access a wide range of vehicle types and sizes to suit your specific needs.

Penske Logistics has been honored by Food Chain Digest, the official magazine of the Food Shippers of America, as a 2023 Top Food Chain Provider. Penske is one of only 25 honorees this year.

The program highlights third-party logistics companies and other providers that excel in capabilities and service to food transportation, logistics, distribution, and supply chain management. Food Chain Digest staff sifted through more than 6,000 tallied votes to reach this list of 25 honorees.

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Penske Logistics has earned entry onto the 2022 Top Food Chain Providers listing, as announced by Food Chain Digest, the official publication of the Food Shippers of America.

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Today, e-commerce is more prevalent than it has ever been. Whether it’s clothing, technology or tools and equipment, online shoppers want their purchases to arrive at their doorsteps sooner and quicker. And the same can be said about their groceries.

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Penske Logistics is a first-time sponsor of the 2019 Food Shippers of America Annual Conference. The conference, in Palm Desert, California, hosts top shippers of food and food-related products, key professionals representing a wide range of distribution formats, from club stores to food service installations, and innovative motor, rail, and intermodal providers.

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Schnuck Markets, Inc. has announced Penske Logistics, an industry leader in warehouse management and transportation logistics, as the new operator of Schnucks’ St. Louis NorthPark (SLNP) distribution center.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized the Food Safety Modernization Act’s (FSMA) Intentional Adulteration Rule, marking the completion of all seven major rules that implement the core of FSMA.

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The fresh supply chain is evolving and consumers have more choices than ever when it comes to fresh foods. That shift is creating a number of opportunities within the fresh supply chain, said Andy Moses, senior vice president of global products for Penske Logistics.

Moses spoke during the Trading Partner Alliance Supply Chain Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, earlier this year and outlined opportunities that exist within the fresh supply chain.

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New regulations, e-commerce, and increasing customer preferences for fresh, wholesome foods are all having a sweeping impact on the food supply chains of leading grocers, convenience stores, quick serve restaurants, retailers, and foodservice distributors. Penske Logistics and Food Logistics Magazine have teamed up with several leading experts to produce a special digital edition of the magazine that addresses many of the food industry's top industry trends, including: Food Safety Modernization Act, omni-channel fulfillment, fresh channel strategies, the state of the logistic industry, and much more.

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The Food Logistics magazine webcast, Hottest Food Supply Chain Trends in 2016, will feature Tom Scollard, vice president of dedicated contract carriage forPenske Logistics. It will be held on December 9 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. Click here to register for this complimentary webcast. Penske is also a sponsor.

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Tom McKenna, senior vice president of engineering and technology for Penske Logistics, will be among a group of speakers for a November 4 Food Logistics magazine webcast, Software & Technology Part II: Wringing out Costs and Elevating ROI. The complimentary webcast begins at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.Click here to register.

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Food Logistics magazine has named Penske Logistics to the publication’s 2015 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list. The list serves as a resource guide for manufacturers and providers in the global food and beverage supply chain.

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Penske Logistics thought leader Tom Scollard will participate in a Food Logistics magazine webcast later this month to discuss the cold chain portion of the globalfood supply chain. It takes place on August 26 at 1 pm. ET/10 a.m. PT. Scollard, the company’s vice president of dedicated contract carriage, will join experts from Burris Logistics, Infratab and Nova Cold Storage to highlight current cold chain innovations.

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Tom McKenna, senior vice president of logistics engineering and technology for Penske Logistics, will be a speaker on a March 18 Food Logistics webcast, 3PLs (Third-Party Logistics Providers). The complimentary event begins at 1 p.m. ET/noon CT/10 a.m. PT. Click here to register.

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