Penske’s top techs and customer service representatives (CSRs) from across the U.S. and Canada went head-to-head in Mooresville, North Carolina, at the 2025 National Tech Showdown.
Supply chains often face threats of disruption, from labor shortages to shifts in consumer demand and changes in available capacity. Climate-related challenges and geopolitical tensions, combined with shifting trade regulations, are also introducing potential disruptions by increasing transit times, capacity constraints and rate volatility.
With forecasters predicting an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season, fleet operators are encouraged to take steps now to prepare in the event strong storms impact your area.
What started with nearly 3,000 competitors has come down to just 44 of Penske’s skilled maintenance technicians and preventive maintenance professionals. These standout finalists are headed to the 2025 National Tech Showdown – a high-stakes competition that celebrates the precision, expertise and pride of our frontline service teams.
Penske Truck Leasing today launched the latest evolution of Catalyst AI™, the artificial intelligence engine transforming commercial fleet management. Built in-house and powered by over 100 billion data points and more than 300 real-time models, Catalyst AI marks a major leap in data-driven decision-making — from the individual vehicle to the entire hub.
The transportation and logistics sector is moving past AI curiosity and into real-world application. According to Penske’s newly released 2025 Transportation Leaders Survey: A Road to AI Adoption, fleet leaders are steadily embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and seeing measurable returns — even as traditional practices and implementation concerns linger.
The 2025 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo returns to Anaheim, California, later this month, and with it comes an increased presence for both Penske Transportation Solutions and Penske Energy. ACT Expo will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center on April 28.
Penske Truck Leasing has opened a new facility at 633 NW 50th Avenue in Ocala, Florida. The new location, situated near Interstate 75, expands Penske’s capacity to serve customers and meet growing demand in the region.
Penske has recently become aware that criminals are using its name, branding, false but realistic-looking websites, look-alike email addresses, social media accounts, and even creating online job listings on various employment websites as a part of employment recruiting scams.
Any situation that competes with a driver’s attention on the road can be a distraction to safe driving.
April has been designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month to educate drivers about distractions and how to practice good distracted-driving safety habits.
Penske Truck Leasing is pleased to share that Catalyst AI™, its advanced fleet benchmarking technology, has been name one of Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT) magazine’s 2025 Top 20 Trucking Products. This honor reflects Penske’s continued commitment to help fleets drive efficiency through meaningful, data-driven insights.
The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced its 2025-2026 board of directors, which will be chaired by Sarah Smith, senior vice president of human resources for Penske Transportation Solutions.
Celebrating 25 years of excellence, the 2025 National Tech Showdown is shaping up to be a milestone event in Penske Truck Leasing’s history. With record-breaking participation, expanded competition categories, and unprecedented cash prizes, it’s clear why the Tech Showdown has earned its reputation as a premier skills competition in the industry.
Penske Transportation Solutions will serve as a sponsor and exhibitor at Manifest 2025, taking place Feb. 10–12 at The Venetian in Las Vegas. This event brings together supply chain and logistics leaders to discuss emerging trends and technologies reshaping the industry.
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.
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.
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.
Penske associates across the organization will join today for Penske Pink Out – an associate-led breast cancer awareness event now celebrating its 10th year.
On Sept. 17, Penske held a dedication ceremony for its recently updated branded classroom at Western Technical College in El Paso, Texas. The classroom will continue to be used for hands-on training, introducing state-of-the-art technologies and creating an exciting learning environment where students can earn industry certifications and pursue career opportunities during and after their studies. It also reaffirms Penske’s partnership with Western Tech and allows them to continue building upon their already strong relationship.
As of 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, Penske Truck Leasing locations have resumed operations.