Four electric truck questions with Penske
The year 2020 was the first time that fleets began to take delivery of electric trucks as part of pilot programs. Since we have (somehow) already raced past the midpoint of 2021, FE checked in with fleets to see how their experiences have been with these trucks; how the trucks have held up compared to
Roush CleanTech, Penske and Proterra partner on Ford all-electric F-650
Roush CleanTech, Penske Truck Leasing and Proterra Inc. announced a new collaboration under which Proterra will supply battery technology to Roush CleanTech for development of its next-generation Ford F-650 all-electric commercial truck. Roush CleanTech will integrate its advanced clean technology and control systems to leverage Ford’s medium-duty chassis and Proterra’s battery technology to Penske Truck
Shell, Penske announce strategic decarbonization, sustainability collaboration
Shell Oil Co. and Penske Corp. have announced a new strategic collaboration, aiming to offer customers an integrated solution to help address emissions throughout their supply chains, from warehouse facilities, vehicle and fleet technologies to sustainable transportation routes. This project will initially be focused in the U.S. The companies say that the strategic collaboration is
Penske Logistics announces Freight Management Trucking Carrier award winners
Penske Logistics has announced the 23 recipients of the inaugural Freight Management Trucking Carrier Awards program. The event was held virtually. Category winners were selected from among Penske’s base of trucking carriers operating within its freight management operations. There are several award qualifications: A Penske Logistics enterprise scorecard combined with customer, operations and sourcing feedback.
Penske deploys battery electric truck with Temco Logistics
Penske Truck Leasing has put a battery-electric eM2 from the Freightliner Innovation Fleet into service with Temco Logistics, a solutions provider delivering and installing appliances and home goods. The Class 6 electric vehicle is currently being used by Temco for delivery and installation of appliances to residential homes, providing service throughout Northern Orange County (Yorba
Penske Truck Leasing expands heavy-duty EV charging network
Penske Truck Leasing has opened its sixth heavy-duty electric vehicle charging station in Southern California. Penske’s latest EV charging station in Ontario, California is equipped with a battery energy storage system, manufactured by Fluence Energy, LLC, which is designed to offset demand on the electricity grid during peak charging times. Siemens provided the eMobility hardware
Road Ready announces trailer telematics program with Penske
Road Ready from Clarience Technologies, LLC is participating in a program with Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics to evaluate the Road Ready trailer telematics system. Launched in 2017, the company says Road Ready offers fleets a complete overview of a trailer’s environment, both inside and out, using a variety of customizable wireless sensors. Road
Penske offers fleets ‘Get Back to Business’ leasing options
Penske Truck Leasing is offering fleets a “Get Back to Business” full-service truck leasing offer with low rates and flexible lease terms on late-model, low-mileage vehicles. Business owners can choose from 16-ft. light-duty, 26-ft. medium-duty and tandem-axle day cab and sleeper tractor options with low mileage. Penske leases and maintains brands including Hino, Freightliner, Ford,
Penske updates used truck website
Penske has rolled out a new and improved version of its used truck website for shopping and financing. To support social distancing measures related to COVID-19, Penske says customers can search through an extensive online inventory, speak with an expert via phone or email, and schedule a safe delivery or pick-up.
Penske Truck Leasing upgrades Fleet Insight website
Penske Truck Leasing has released the next iteration of its Fleet Insight customer website with enhanced navigation and expanded, customizable data sets for each fleet’s operation. In June 2018, Penske launched Fleet Insight, a website designed exclusively for its customers, which the company says provides a detailed look at a fleet’s overall efficiency, costs and
