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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.
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Prevent Roadside Repairs With Regular Maintenance

Roadside repairs can be costly, delay drivers and result in missed deliveries, so Penske focuses on preventive maintenance with these tasks that help to increase vehicle uptime.
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Use Leasing To Expand Into New Markets Efficiently

Increase flexibility and lower upfront risk as demand develops

Expanding into a new market requires the right equipment, reliable maintenance support and enough flexibility to adjust as the market takes shape. We can help.
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Fill Empty Miles With the Right Match

When deadhead miles strain efficiency, Penske can help

Empty miles, also known as backhaul or deadhead miles, place a serious strain on for-hire fleet efficiency, and continue to be a big challenge for businesses. We look at ways to find the right backhaul opportunities for your fleet.
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Truck Operating Costs Reach Record $2.34 Per Mile

Vehicle operating costs per mile are increasing. We can help

As vehicle operating costs per mile are increasing, we look at what's causing the increases along with services and solutions to help control costs.
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CVSA Brake Safety Week 2026: Know the 20% Rule

Prepare your fleet for the the annual Brake Safety Week

The top brake-related OOS violation each year is failure to meet the CVSA’s 20% defective brake rule, which means 20% or more of the brakes are impaired. Here’s how to make sure your vehicle’s brakes are inspection-ready.
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How Fleets Can Prepare for the 2027 EPA Regulations on Emissions

What fleet managers need to know about emission regulations ahead of 2027

Our VP of Vehicle Planning shares insights into the biggest unknowns in the EPA's 2027 emission regulations and how your fleet can prepare now.
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How To Ease Back Pain: A Guide for Truck Drivers

Simple in-cab adjustments that can save your back

More than 5 in 10 professional drivers report experiencing back pain regularly. Our new article looks at how to ease back pain and what could be causing it.
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Use Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage

See how smarter operations and equipment strategies can create a more sustainable, competitive fleet

​Sustainability initiatives are often driven by regulations and emission reduction goals, but the most progress happens when efficiency, cost control, equipment strategy, customer expectations and long-term business resilience are factored in.
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Diesel Exhaust Fluid 101

What is diesel exhaust fluid and how does it affect your heavy-duty truck sensors and aftertreatment systems?

What is diesel exhaust fluid and how does it affect your heavy-duty truck? Our DEF 101 article answers all your questions.
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Carriers Are Navigating a Market 'Forged in Disruption'

But the trucking industry is seeing signs of recovery

But the trucking industry is seeing signs of recovery. We look at how the 2026 State of Logistics Report findings could affect your fleet.