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Penske Truck Rental is now a part of the Los Angeles Marathon as the race’s Official Truck Rental Supplier and Gear Check Sponsor. On March 16, more than 25,000 participants will navigate the 26.2-mile Stadium to the Stars course, starting at Dodger Stadium and culminating near Avenue of the Stars in Century City.

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Penske Truck Rental is now a part of the Los Angeles Marathon as the race’s Official Truck Rental Supplier and Gear Check Sponsor. On March 16, more than 25,000 participants will navigate the 26.2-mile Stadium to the Stars course, starting at Dodger Stadium and culminating near Avenue of the Stars in Century City.

Penske Truck Rental will support a seamless marathon experience on the point-to-point course, spotlighting Penske’s commitment to community support and operational excellence.

“The management of gear check is integral to ensuring a world-class experience for our runners, involving the precise coordination of over 20,000 gear bags from start to finish,” stated Murphy Reinschreiber, The McCourt Foundation’s chief operating officer. "Our partnership with Penske provides the dependable support necessary to execute this critical service flawlessly. We are immensely grateful to Penske for their commitment to the success of the Los Angeles Marathon."

Spanning iconic landmarks such as Chinatown, Los Angeles City Hall, and Rodeo Drive, the marathon’s route offers runners a picturesque journey through the heart of Los Angeles.

Beyond the physical challenge, the event champions a larger cause, supporting The McCourt Foundation’s mission to build healthier communities and cure neurological diseases through fundraising and awareness.

“We are very pleased to support this historic race as a first-time sponsor,” stated Kevin Malloy, senior vice president of rental for Penske Truck Leasing.

The marathon's weekend activities also include the LA Big 5K on Saturday, March 15, and a two-day Lifestyle Expo at Dodger Stadium. The expo is free and open to the public, annually attracting over 60,000 attendees with dozens of exhibitors offering the latest in running technologies, health and nutrition, and active lifestyle information.

By "Move Ahead" Staff

Penske Truck Leasing’s market-leading sustainability technology innovations have been once again recognized, this time by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay program. Penske has been named an inaugural 2024 SmartWay Leader, with its project, Alternative Fuel Options and Services for Advance-Vehicle Deployment, being profiled on the government agency’s website.

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Penske Transportation Solutions has once again received confirmation of its excellence in the recruitment and retention of veterans by being named a 2025 Military-Friendly Gold Employer. Penske received this designation from VIQTORY, a veteran-owned business and the publisher of the G.I. Jobs and Military Spouses publications.

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Penske Truck Leasing is lighting up a new solar-powered initiative seeking to boost efficiency, minimize energy costs, and reduce emissions initially at select truck leasing, truck rental, and truck maintenance locations in the U.S. with the installation and activation of its first-ever rooftop solar-powered systems.

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Penske has again been recognized among the “Elite 30” highest-ranking companies on the Women in Trucking Association’s (WIT) Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation list. This is Penske’s sixth consecutive placement on this prestigious list, which is determined by an industry-wide vote involving more than 31,000 transportation professionals.

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Penske celebrates National Technician Appreciation Week Sept. 22 – 28 to spotlight and thank the force behind our fleet.

Please join us in celebrating the more than 11,000 skilled Penske technicians and customer service representatives (CSRs) who keep our customers – and our world – moving forward in the safest, most well-maintained fleet in the industry.

The expertise and commitment of our technicians and CSRs keep Penske’s fleet running and our supply chains and economy moving. Together, our team maintains over 445,000 vehicles from more than 1,000 locations across the country.

“From maintaining industry repair standards to supporting state-of-the-art sustainable technology and innovation, our technicians and customer service representatives are the industry’s experts,” says Gregg Mangione, executive vice president of maintenance at Penske Truck Leasing. “They truly are the force behind our fleet.”

Hear more from Mangione, along with, Art Vallely, president of Penske Truck Leasing, and Mike Duquette, senior vice president of maintenance field operations, in the video below.

Penske is proud to recognize its Inaugural Rental Associate Appreciation Week Sept. 8-14.

With the theme, “Your Effort Moves Us,” we celebrate the thousands of Penske Rental associates who help customers move through life’s biggest milestones, businesses navigate their busiest seasons and drivers handle their most hectic days.

We know that effort equals results, and it’s the effort of our exceptional Rental associates that truly move us.

“The summer months are some of the busiest of the year for our Rental associates, and we’re proud to take this week to thank them and their continued dedication to excellence,” says Kevin Malloy, senior vice president of rental at Penske Truck Leasing. “It is truly because of them that our customers continue to rent with confidence.”

“During Rental Associate Appreciation Week – and every day - we appreciate and thank you.”

Regulatory requirements, customer demands and global sustainability initiatives are all driving increased demand for low- and zero-emission transportation solutions. Several technologies are already in use today, and even more are on the horizon.

Here are five trends affecting the future of carbon emissions.

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As the Atlantic Hurricane Season enters its most dangerous period, when a majority of the season’s tropical storms and hurricanes normally occur, fleet managers are encouraged to prepare now before a storm strikes.

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Due to Hurricane Beryl’s landfall prediction, the following Penske locations will be closed on Monday, July 8:

0545-10 5522 Bear Lane, Corpus Christi, Texas

0546-10 4001 North Cage, Pharr, Texas

0911-10 824 N. Expressway 77, Harlingen, Texas

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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.

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Penske Transportation Solutions is a member of this year’s Green Supply Chain Partner list that has been released by Inbound Logistics magazine. According to the publication’s editorial team, Penske is among the 75 honorees that “walk the walk” regarding its supply chain sustainability efforts.

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Penske Truck Leasing is adding its first electric truck from REE Automotive Ltd., an automotive technology company and provider of full by-wire electric trucks and platforms. Penske intends to employ the software-driven P7-C EV to interested customers.

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Penske Transportation Solutionsand ForeFront Power have formed a new joint venture named Penske Energy LLC. The new venture aims to help commercial fleet operators plan, design, and deploy optimized EV charging infrastructure capabilities that support and safeguard their operations.

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Now in its fifth year, the State of Sustainable Fleets 2024 Market Brief sheds light on an industry meeting the moment of an active transition. It was released today on day one of the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Las Vegas, and is available to download at no cost by clicking here. It was created by clean technology consulting firm, GNA, a TRC company. Penske Transportation Solutions, Volvo Trucks North America, and Chevron serve as title sponsors. Dana, Exelon, and S&P Global Mobility are supporting sponsors.

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Penske Transportation Solutions is taking part in this year’s Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Las Vegas. Billed as the largest advanced commercial vehicle technology show, the conference will be held from May 20-23 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, where another year of record attendance is expected.

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A record number of travelers are expected to drive to Memorial Day holiday destinations to celebrate the unofficial start to summer.

Joining them will be thousands of do-it-yourself movers heading to new hometowns and professional truck drivers, working hard to keep the supply chain moving.

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With the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season just a month away, now is the time to get ready for potential storms, as preparation is key to keeping you and your property safe.

National Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 5-11, provides an opportunity to review your safety plans and make any changes long before a storm arrives.

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Road construction and maintenance projects are the keys to maintaining healthy roadways. Yet, these work zones can provide challenges to drivers.

New speed limits, traffic patterns and rights of way, as well as worker and vehicle movement, can all impact work zone safety.

National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 15-19, shines a spotlight on ways drivers can keep themselves as well as work zone workers safe.

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