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Penske Truck Leasing has increased the size of its electric truck fleet with the addition of a pair of MT50e all-electric walk-in vans from Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. Penske has delivered these trucks to customers in the healthcare field.

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Penske Truck Leasing and Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) commemorated the delivery of two battery electric production model Freightliner eCascadia semi-trucks. The delivery of these heavy-duty electric vehicles is a significant milestone for both companies and marks the culmination of a period of co-creation, refinement and field-testing that kicked off nearly five years ago.

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On Thursday, Team Penske and long-time partner Freightliner, part of Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), made history by using the pre-production, fully-electric Freightliner eCascadia semi-truck to pull a full-sized Team Penske racecar hauler to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum ahead of this weekend’s Clash event.

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Penske Transportation Solutions will take part in this year's Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long Beach, California. Penske is a Presenting Sponsor, and its experts will moderate a pair of sessions. The event runs from August 30 to September 2 at the Long Beach Convention Center.

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Since early 2020, Fastenal has participated with Penske in a long-term test program of two battery electric Freightliner eM2 box trucks within its Los Angeles metro area operations. In that same spirit of environmental sustainability and innovation, the company also recently joined with Penske to complete a short-term pilot of a pre-series battery electric Class 8 truck, the Freightliner eCascadia.

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Each business day, Fastenal trucks fuel up before heading out to deliver industrial and construction supplies to surrounding branches and customer locations. For one recent addition to the Fastenal fleet, there's a new twist to this daily ritual: Instead of fueling up for its delivery route, this particular truck is charging up.

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Penske Logistics today announced that it has successfully logged more than 10,000 over-the-road miles making multiple, daily store deliveries on dedicated routes in Southern California for a leading quick service restaurant chain using two, electric Freightliner Innovation Fleet eCascadias. The company believes it is the first truck fleet operator in the United States to achieve such a feat.

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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. The move is the next phase of a co-creation process that DTNA is utilizing to actively involve customers in the development of commercial electric vehicles to meet the most valid target applications.

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Penske is having a sale on used heavy-duty day cab and sleeper semi-trucks. These reliable, well-maintained heavy-duty trucks are ideal for your freight hauling and logistics needs. Used day cab semi-trucks and sleeper semi-trucks from Penske each come with a full maintenance history. Financing and warranty programs are available to help protect your used truck investment. If you are looking for heavy-duty tractor-trailers for sale Penske Used Trucks offers a wide selection.

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Penske Truck Leasing (“Penske”) has opened a new truck rental and full-service truck leasing office in Melbourne, Australia, located at 488 Blackshaws Road, Altona North, Victoria 3025. The hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. For truck rental and leasing information call 1-300-GO-PENSKE or visitwww.pensketruckrental.com.au. The new office is co-located within the Penske Power Systems facility (formerly MTU Detroit Diesel), a subsidiary of Penske Automotive Group, Inc.

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Penske Used Trucks has opened a commercial truck dealership in Phoenix. Used light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, trailers and related equipment will be sold from this 2.3 acre facility, at 2219 South 2nd Place. The center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For local sales inquiries call 1-855-527-2320.

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Penske executive Jack Mitchell today announced the opening of aused trucks commercial dealership in Southern California, signaling a new sales channel for the company. The company’s new Torrance, Calif., dealership, located at 20425 S. Hamilton Ave., is selling used light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, trailers and related equipment. An invite-only grand opening is planned for April. To make local sales inquiries in Torrance, Calif, call Penske Used Trucks at 1-855-624-2272. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Penske Truck Leasing has in its leasing inventory a limited number of low-mileage 2012 M2 medium-duty trucks now available.

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Here is a great special from Penske Used Trucks on heavy-duty, single-axle day cab tractors. For a limited-time, enjoy $2,000 off and get a 1-year, 100,000 mile warranty. Choose from our extensive inventory of Freightliner, International, and Volvo tractors, and more. Call 1-855-237-5689 for details. Search our used truck inventory online www.penskeusedtrucks.com and be sure to follow @PenskeUsedTruck on Twitter for our daily specials. Note: Limited time offer, expires on Jan. 31, 2013. Certain terms and conditions apply. Please call for details.

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Penske Truck Leasing is now offering a limited number of 2011 and 2012 Freightliner trucks for lease with low mileage. The vehicles provide the latest in cutting-edge specs and driver comfort, and feature quick delivery and short-term lease options at discounted rates.

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Penske Used Trucks are now available for sale online through Canada’s largest classified website for new and used vehicles,autoTRADER.ca. Penske is now among autoTRADER’s largest commercial used truck sellers.

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Penske Used Trucks is now featuring a great sale on 2009 Freightliner Columbia single-axle sleeper tractors. For more information view this YouTube video.

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Penske Truck Leasing is now offering a Try-Me Lease on 2011 Freightliner Cascadia Premium tandem axle day cabs. This short-term lease* enables customers to experience Freightliner’s most technologically advanced tractor, which features Detroit Diesel and 2010 emission engine technologies, low-mileage, cutting-edge specifications, as well as options that provide maximum driver comfort.

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