Roger Penske, Founder and Chairman of , was recently inducted into along with automaker Elwood Haynes, former Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo, and industrialist Ratan N. Tata.
鈥淭o me, it's a real honor (to be inducted)," Mr. Penske told Mike Brudenell from . ... 鈥淏ut, most of all, it's about the people who have supported me 鈥� my family, my business partners and all my employees. I think that is the most important thing.鈥�
Mr. Penske was inducted for his accomplishments in building a leading international transportation services organization that includes: , , , and one of the most successful automotive sports teams in history.
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Video: The Automotive Hall of Fame | Photo: Team Penske | Quote: Detroit Free Press
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has once again been named a Great Supply Chain Partner by the readers of in 2015. The company has graced the list in 11 of the 13 years it has been compiled.
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Penske's Joe Carlier 2015 CSCMP State of Logistics Report
has been honored by Company with a Special Recognition Award for assisting with domestic moves and supplying additional refrigerated capacity in a very tight market. The services that Penske provides to the company in Tennessee and South Carolina include dedicated contract carriage and inbound freight management from regional ports.
Peter Wooding, editor-in-chief of Automotive Supply Chain magazine said: 鈥淭he awards are to recognise and celebrate excellence in one of the most important and critical sectors within the automotive industry: automotive supply chain and logistics. Our heartiest congratulations to the winners and we truly feel that they are industry pioneers and trendsetters in their own right.鈥�
The QLICAR accolade honors Natura suppliers that provide innovations and excellence in their operations.
and Penske Logistics were among the companies that celebrated Earth Day and sustainability advancements being made in the transportation sector. The setting in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, was the grand opening of a fueling station, with ; , a supply chain solutions provider; and (GNA), clean transportation and energy consultants.
A total of 23 leased CNG alternative fuel heavy-duty trucks will be fueled by , NFI and Wegmans at this location (one of the trucks is pictured, right, from the grand opening).
鈥淭rillium CNG is excited to be partnering with NFI, Penske and Wegmans Foods to make CNG available in the area,鈥� said Mary Boettcher, Trillium CNG president. 鈥淲e鈥檙e confident other fleet operators in the tri-state region will take advantage of the environmental and economic benefits that natural gas provides.鈥�
Two senior leaders will offer their supply chain expertise at JDA鈥檚 conference, , which will be held at the World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida, on April 26 through April 29. , senior vice president of global products, and , senior vice president of global sales, will be appearing on panel discussions.
Once again in 2015, and will be highly visible at this year鈥檚 taking place in Dallas, May 4-May 7, at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center. A platinum sponsor, Penske will appear on multiple panels and be an exhibitor.