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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.

“It is quite the accomplishment to be formally recognized as one of Eastman Chemical’s most valued suppliers,” stated , Penske Logistics senior vice president of operations for the eastern region. “We enjoy having such a strong partnership with Eastman, it’s truly an honor.”

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Penske Truck Rental closed out Military Appreciation Month with a donation of $150,000 to benefit the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). The donation is the result of Penske’s ongoing #OneWay4PVA fundraising effort to benefit PVA’s campaign.

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Last week, released three new video ads supporting its ongoing enterprise advertising and branding campaign that for its truck rental, full-service truck leasing and logistics businesses. The humorous digital ad campaign was recently featured in (3.16.15) and (5.20.15) for its unique marketing and creative approach. View the three new videos below.

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On June 23, the 26th Annual State of Logistics Report will be unveiled at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. It is presented by and introduced by the (CSCMP). Industry analyst and report author Rosalyn Wilson will once again present the report’s key content which examines major trends, issues and economic data across all major transportation modes within the supply chain.

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Inspectors will be out in force in early June as part of the 28th annual International Roadcheck, reviewing driver information and inspecting vehicles.

The inspections will take place from June 2-4 with about 10,000 CVSA-certified local, state, provincial and federal inspectors in jurisdictions across North America performing truck and bus inspections. (Helpful tip: )

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has installed nearly 800 solar panels atop its multi-client warehouse that goes a long way in powering the building’s operations. The 200,000 square-foot building is located in Roosendaal, The Netherlands.

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Penske Truck Rental is now a platinum-level AAA Discounts & Rewards participant. Elevating the relationship to this level provides Penske with greater marketing opportunities with AAA members.

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The hum of bicycles, handcycles and recumbent bicycles echoed along picturesque country roads as hundreds of riders made the two-day trek from the in Arlington, Virginia, to historic as part of the Face of America ride.

The event, which draws hundreds of riders each year – veterans, injured and disabled, as well as civilians,is held to express appreciation for the service and sacrifice of hundreds of veterans to a grateful nation.

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is a recipient of the inaugural North America Third-Party Logistics Provider of the Year Award by . According to the publication, Penske was selected for this honor for the company’s outstanding performance in optimizing distribution networks, improving supply chain visibility and achieving cost reduction within the automotive industry.

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and have committed to hiring several hundred U.S. military veterans and their spouses into their workforce over the next several years as part of the Hiring Our Heroes program.

“Penske is experiencing strong growth in 2015 and we are actively hiring truck drivers and diesel engine technicians across North America,” stated Jen Sockel, Penske senior vice president of human resources.

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A grand opening event took place in Denver today as announced a state-of-the-art facility that provides , and truck rental and services. The address is 10255 East 40th Avenue.

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Today, announced it has successfully completed its planned acquisition of Transfreight North America, a provider of third-party logistics and supply chain solutions, from Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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The has awarded a $400,000 grant for the company’s Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Demonstration and Enhanced Driver Experience Project, to be administered by the Penske will utilize the funds to further introduce alternative fuel vehicles to its customer base.

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is the recipient of four grants totaling $1.1 million from the (TCEQ) through the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP). It is expected the company will utilize the grants to subsidize the purchase of natural gas Freightliner Cascadia tractors equipped with Cummins Westport 12-liter engines.

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Penske Logistics South America has been given the 2014 QLICAR Award by, a leading Brazilian manufacturer of skin care, cosmetics, perfume, hair care and other beauty products. The award, which recognizes top suppliers, is an acronym that roughly translates from Portuguese to: quality; logistics; innovation; cost/contract; treatment; and relationship.

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, a leading provider of rental trucks as well as will team up with in a joint expo booth at the upcoming 2015 Worldwide ERC Relocation Conference from May 6 – 8 in Las Vegas in booth 302. Penske Truck Rental collaborates with moving helpers like Simple Moving Labor to provide a range of moving options from do-it-yourself moves with optional labor assistance to a white glove moving experience.

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is once again a member of the annual list, placing No. 79. For 16 straight years, the company has graced the InformationWeek 500 rankings, which highlights leading business technology innovators in the United States.

“It is a wonderful accomplishment to once again make the InformationWeek 500 list for this many consecutive years,” said Mike Krut, Penske senior vice president of information technology.

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The (PVA) recently recognized six Central Reservations associates at an awards ceremony for being the highest fundraisers through fundraising effort to benefit PVA’s Mission: ABLE campaign.

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Penske Logistics associate David Catalano recently received a Patriot Award from the Department of Defense’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for his support of an associate serving in the Army National Guard.

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