Transport Partnership
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Partner Profile:
Penske Logistics
The SmartWay to Logistics
Management
Company Profile
Penske Logistics is a wholly
owned subsidiary of Penske
Truck Leasing. With operations
in North America, South
America, Europe and Asia,
Penske Logistics provides
supply chain management and
logistics services to major
industrial and consumer
companies throughout the
world. Penske Logistics delivers
value through design, planning
and execution in transportation,
warehousing, and international
freight forwarding and carrier
management.
Point of Contact:
Andrew Cullen
Vice President
Energy & Telecommunica-
tion Services
Penske Truck Leasing
a ndrew.cullen @ penske.com
SmartWay Partners have helped
the freight sector reduce 23.6
million metric tons of carbon
dioxide (equivalent of removing
3 million cars off the road),
478,000 tons of nitrogen oxide,
and 22,000 tons particulate
matter, while saving 2.3 billion
gallons of fuel (a savings of ^ r
billion in fuel costs).
Company Message
"We are constantly working to optimize our fleet as it relates to responsible
sustainable practices, which includes the reduction of fuel consumption
and lowering emissions. The SmartWay program has provided us with the
necessary strategies to accomplish this."
- Marc Althen, President, Penske Logistics
Why Penske Logistics joined SmartWay
Penske has always partnered with companies to create supply chain
management solutions, so it made perfect sense to partner with EPA
SmartWay. The collaboration between industry and government offers
tremendous value. In addition, SmartWay's second generation tools have
allowed Penske Logistics the opportunity to assess its freight operations
and to improve efficiency.
SmartWay Focus
Penske Logistics leverages its advanced transportation management
technology to optimize its truck routes and reduce empty miles, in the
name of sustainability. Penske Logistics truck drivers, which total nearly
2,900 are coached and measured using fleet technology to improve their
driving performance. Specifically, they are trained to achieve maximum fuel
efficiency, reduce C02 emissions and increase safety practices. There are
several systems that Penske utilizes on a daily basis to achieve this goal.
Penske, in its own fleet of over 2,700 vehicles uses late-model equipment
and over one third are equipped with the latest emission control systems,
aerodynamics and fuel saving technologies verified by EPA SmartWay.
The company also adheres to an industry-leading preventive maintenance
program that is administered by parent company Penske Truck Leasing.
Benefits & Results
Since joining the EPA SmartWay program in 2008, Penske Logistics has
improved fuel economy by 5 percent, reduced idle time by 16 percent and
lowered C02 emissions on a gram/ton-mile basis by 24 percent. Penske
achieved $850 million in annual savings after successful implementation of
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Transport Partnership
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Partner Profile:
Penske Logistics
The SmartWay to Logistics
Management
a route tracker program. Currently, Penske trucks can measure a variety of
driver behaviors via an electronic log, giving their managers the tools to coach
improvement from their drivers. Penske's fleet was able to reduce idling stop
time and place a cap on speed via the use of governors. This has reduced truck
fuel consumption and C02 emissions.
Looking Ahead
Penske will continue to explore new technologies and improve existing
processes. The company is also developing a carbon footprint calculator
using the SmartWay Logistics tool as a basis and template. Penske's tool can
be utilized by Penske Logistics customers directly, and with the third-party
carriers the company manages on behalf of its customers. This tool will enable
Penske Logistics managers to capture data on performance and trends. This
information will then allow Penske to advise customers on more sustainable
options and address issues related to carrier selection, market selection, and
route optimization.
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