Each year, Penske Truck Rental reveals the top 10 cities that people are moving to, based on one-way truck rental data. This year’s Top Moving Destinations list features a new addition and one surprising departure on the 14th annual list. Beyond where people are moving, Penske also wanted to better understand why people are moving. Penske also released the results of a national consumer survey, Settling In: A Consumer Moving Trends Survey, which unveils new findings about people’s reasons for moving and the importance of establishing a sense of community in their new places of residence. Th ..read more

It’s time to gear up for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck. This year’s 72-hour safety event is set for May 14 – 16. During the Roadcheck, law enforcement personnel will inspect commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) and drivers at weigh stations and inspection stations throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Last year, the CVSA inspected nearly 60,000 CMVs and drivers during the three-day Roadcheck, placing 19.3% of vehicles and 5.8% of drivers out of service (OOS). This year, CVSA inspectors will focus on these two areas. 1. Tractor protection systems. Inspe ..read more

With the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season just a month away, now is the time to get ready for potential storms, as preparation is key to keeping you and your property safe. National Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 5-11, provides an opportunity to review your safety plans and make any changes long before a storm arrives. The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30, but the season historically peaks between mid-August and mid-October. According to the National Weather Service, the U.S. coastline typically experiences three hurricanes per year, including one maj ..read more

Revolutionizing Fleet Management with Real-Time Fleet Comparisons Penske unveils Catalyst AI™ – an industry first AI platform set to revolutionize fleet management with instant access to actionable insights that optimize fleet performance. With 77% of transportation professionals relying on aggregated industry benchmarks to determine fleet performance, Catalyst AI™ addresses the need for real-time evaluation tools. Leveraging advanced AI, machine learning algorithms and Penske’s deep industry knowledge, Catalyst AI™ empowers fleet managers to unlock insights that can optimize fuel efficienc ..read more

Since artificial intelligence (AI) went mainstream, executives across industries have sought to understand how the technology can help transform operations, drive efficiencies, automate repetitive tasks, bridge talent gaps, uncover new insights and everything in between. With the need for efficiency at the core of transportation, AI presents the opportunity to revolutionize the industry. A new executive survey, The Transportation Leaders Survey: A Road to AI Adoption, identified priority challenges that leaders across the transportation and logistics industries are facing and uncovered areas ..read more

For the tenth straight year, Penske Truck Leasing will be participating in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) to be held in Atlanta, GA, on June 24 through June 28. SkillsUSA is a national organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations. As part of the national conference, more than 5,000 students who were state champions participate in hands-on competitions in more than 100 trade, technical and leadership fields. Penske will be connecting with aspiring technicians at th ..read more

You leave your truck for the night and return the next morning. In between, anything could happen. How do you know your vehicle is still in tip-top shape? You won’t unless you conduct a thorough pre-trip inspection. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires pre-trip inspections every time you start a shift. If you’re running late or in a hurry, it’s tempting to skip the inspection or cut corners. But if you’re not careful, you could suffer a breakdown or blowout, damage your truck and harm yourself and others on the road. Set aside between 15 and 30 minutes for a prope ..read more

Road construction and maintenance projects are the keys to maintaining healthy roadways. Yet, these work zones can provide challenges to drivers. New speed limits, traffic patterns and rights of way, as well as worker and vehicle movement, can all impact work zone safety. National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 15-19, shines a spotlight on ways drivers can keep themselves as well as work zone workers safe. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has joined with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the American Traffic Safety Services Associat ..read more

For millions of drivers – including many Penske DIY movers and professional truck drivers, anticipation is building for Monday’s first visible total solar eclipse in the U.S. in seven years. During the solar eclipse, the daytime sky is set to darken in parts of the country as the Moon passes in front of the Sun and casts its shadow to fall on the Earth. Yet, experts like AAA are urging drivers to take extra safety precautions and avoid the strong temptation to try and catch a glimpse of the eclipse while driving. Fascination has long surrounded the dance of celestial bodies jockeying for pos ..read more

Temperatures are not the only things expected to rise this spring and summer. Soon, more do-it-yourself movers will begin to share the road with professional truck drivers. The added vehicles on the roadway are among the distractions all drivers face and challenge their ability to remain safe when behind the wheel. April has been designated as Distracted Driving Month to educate drivers about distractions and how to practice good distracted-driving safety habits. We have assembled tips from AAA as well as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to help keep motorists, movers ..read more