Penske introduces connected fleet solutions
Penske Truck Leasing announced the launch of its new connected fleet solutions. Using a proprietary, device-neutral data platform, Penske Truck Leasing says it can now connect its systems with virtually any truck and engine configuration or telematics service provider. “We’re very pleased to begin formally offering connected fleet solutions to customers,” said Brian Hard,
Penske introduces Penske Fleet mobile app
Penske Truck Leasing has introduced a free mobile app called Penske Fleet for its full-service truck leasing and contract maintenance customers. According to the company, the mobile app enables Penske’s customers to: View real-time fuel prices. Penske’s customers may view current company fuel prices in local markets and costs for third-party fueling locations across the
Penske launches a mobile-friendly website
Penske Truck Leasing has launched a new, updated website that is newly optimized for users of mobile devices. According to the company, fleet operators who visit the new site will find a wealth of resources about the options and benefits available through leasing, including how to reduce risk, manage costs, operate efficiently, remain in compliance
Three reasons to lease your trucks
Ever-evolving truck technology. Increasing efficiency requirements and goals. Meeting uptime demands. Maintaining proper maintenance procedures. There are a myriad of gears turning in a fleet manager’s world. Any cog in the fleet management machine left unchecked, unintegrated and unoptimized can mean the difference between fleet success and failure. When faced with such a daunting task
Penske launches new truck rental website
Penske Truck Rental has launched a new website with expanded mobile capabilities, enabling businesses to reserve trucks and customers to purchase supplies using their smartphones. The new www.pensketruckrental.com offers the ability to make commercial truck reservations from mobile devices, the ability to purchase boxes, moving supplies and additional services from mobile devices, and mobile-friendly features such
Penske introduces website for finding alternative fuel stations
Penske Truck Leasing has created a website, www.AltFuelStations.com, to assist the transportation industry with identifying publicly accessible fueling stations for heavy-duty alternative fueled vehicles in the United States and Canada. The stations listed can provide trucks with either compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel. “We created this tool to assist fleets
Heavy-duty truck leasing primer
The ability to lease vehicles adds flexibility, not only because it increases equipment in boom times, but also because it helps fleet control capital investment. With this in mind, Fleet Equipment asked three of the top leasing companies to outline the features and benefits of the programs they offer. Choosing your lease package Joe Gallick,
Managing assets: Developing a leasing contract
Evaluating lease contracts, finding the right deal and the right mix of leasing and ownership for a fleet begins with questions: What is the best way to use available capital? What are my fleet’s costs for maintenance and ownership? What information do I need to make that determination? What are the benefits of leasing if
Penske makes Truck-Lite LED headlights standard
Truck-Lite custom LED headlamps are now a standard specification on Freightliner Cascadia tractors under full service lease from Penske Truck Leasing.
Penske Used Trucks enhances online shopping
Penske Used Trucks, a business unit of Penske Truck Leasing Co., has introduced an updated version of PenskeUsedTrucks.com for buyers of used commercial trucks, tractors, trailers and related equipment. On the updated site, vehicle types can now be accessed via a single click and side-by-side comparisons of up to five trucks are available.