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Penske is Acquiring Black Horse Carriers

Penske Logistics has announced an agreement to acquire Black Horse Carriers. This Chicago-based trucking company got its start in 1925 and currently employs over 4,000 people, has a fleet of over 2,000 vehicles, and operates in over 90 terminals across the country. No financials have been disclosed and both parties…


Penske is Getting Three Hybrid Class 8 Trucks from Hyliion

Hyliion has announced that they will be delivering three trucks with its 6X4HE Class 8 hybrid system to Penske Truck Leasing. These will be displayed in the Dana Incorporated booth at the 2020 Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition. These hybrid systems will reduce fuel consumption…


Penske’s Electric Trucks Log Over 10,000 Miles

While making deliveries around Southern California, two of Penske Logistic’s Freightliner Innovation Fleet eCascadia trucks have logged over 10,000 miles. While partnering with Freightliner and Daimler trucks, Penske’s Innovation Fleet is one that is helping the environment and reduce emissions in California. They are planning on deploying 10 of these…


50th Anniversary for Penske Truck Leasing

December 1st was Penske Truck Leasing’s 50th anniversary in Reading, Pennsylvania. To further celebrate this occasion the Pennsylvania State Senate has named December 1, 2019, as Penske Truck Leasing Day. This company operates on a global scale with 1,100 locations, 37,000 associates, 326,000 vehicles, and brings in $8.4 billion in…


Penske Partners with Women in Trucking

As its newest Gold Level Partner, Penske Transportation Solutions has raised its partnership with Women in Trucking and is continuing to empower women in the trucking industry. Jennifer Sockel of Penske will be serving on the WIT Board of Directors. They joined WIT in 2014, but now they are at…


Penske Opens New Facility in Arizona

In West Phoenix, Penske Truck Leasing has opened their largest building to date at 29,615-square-feet. With a large presence already in Pheonix, this is Penske’s ninth full-service facility. The shop includes two truck box repair bays, five truck bays, a fuel island, and an automatic wash bay. With new services…


Nissan Recognizes Penske with Supplier Excellence Award

During Nissan’s annual supply chain logistics conference, they recognized Penske Logistics with their 2019 Nissan Supplier Excellence Award. Mentioned was Penske’s advanced used of transportation management technology by way of its ClearChain technology. Check out Penske’s press release here.