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Truck Driver Stress Management: Simple Ways To Stay Calm

7 ways truck drivers can find calm behind the wheel

Truck driving can be stressful. Here are seven ways drivers can find calm behind the wheel and in between shifts.
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The Trucking Industry is Experiencing Increased Maintenance Costs

Why maintenance costs are climbing and what fleets should know

Inflation, supply chain issues and increased labor expenses are driving up the cost of maintenance for Class 8 tractors. Learn how to avoid cost increases with Penske.
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5 Safety Tips To Keep Truck Drivers (and Their Cargo) Safe

How drivers can increase cargo security and reduce risk on the road

In training, professional drivers learn how to stay out of harm’s way while behind the wheel. So we look at the steps truck drivers can take to protect themselves and their cargo when they’re outside of the vehicle.
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How AI Is Redefining Fleet Strategy

Penske's EVP on why fleet AI should start with strategy, not software

At ACT Expo 2026, Penske's EVP of strategy and marketing discussed why fleet AI should start with strategy, not software.
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Hybrid Maintenance Is Becoming a Fleet Strategy

Findings from the 2026 NPTC Benchmarking Survey

Fleets are finding that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to maintenance that works well across every vehicle, location and type of repair. Discover how hybrid maintenance can help.
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How To Prepare for a DOT Medical Exam

Learn how to pass your next Department of Transportation physical exam

A DOT medical exam, also known as the DOT Medical Certification Process, tests your mental and physical ability to drive a CMV. Here’s what a DOT physical covers, who needs one and how to prepare.
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Penske and Bridgestone Explore a Practical Path To Reducing Fleet Emissions

How decarbonization can start with trucks already on the road

Penske and Bridgestone created the Decarbonization Lab to test commercially viable emissions reduction strategies under real-world operating conditions, evaluating several strategies over more than 500,000 fleet miles.
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Use Technology To Control Maintenance Costs and Drive Uptime

How to cut failure rates and identify maintenance concerns early

Penske Truck Leasing uses technology to cut failure rates and identify maintenance concerns early, reducing overall maintenance costs and improving customer uptime. Learn how.
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Full-Service Leasing Delivers Data-Driven Fleet Management

Predictive maintenance and AI-powered analytics help improve uptime and utilization

Fleet managers have access to more vehicle and operational data than ever. The challenge is turning that information into timely knowledge that improves uptime, utilization and operating efficiency.
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Pass a Stopped School Bus? Smile, You’re on Camera

A look at school bus safety rules for drivers

Passing a school bus with its red lights flashing has long been illegal in all 50 states. Do it now, though, and you may also get caught on camera.
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Diesel Continues To Deliver Strong Total Cost of Ownership for Many Fleets

The total cost of ownership for a commercial vehicle goes beyond the purchase price. Acquisition costs, fuel, maintenance, resale value and infrastructure requirements all affect a fleet’s long-term operating expenses, and diesel fuel offers advantages across all of these.
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What Is a Truck Hiker and Why Are They Important?

Answering your frequently asked truck hiker questions

When trucks need to be moved from one location to another, companies often rely on truck hikers. Truck hikers keep trucking fleets, rental and leasing operations, and transportation businesses running smoothly. We answer some of your frequently asked questions about truck hikers.