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Penske represents the voice of America’s truck fleets on PACT’s Board of Administrators
WASHINGTON — Powering America’s Industrial Transportation (“PACT”), a coalition targeted on training and advocacy for accelerating the development of nationwide infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty (M/HD*) zero-emission autos (ZEVs), at this time introduced the addition of Penske Truck Leasing as a Constitution Member.
As a Constitution Member, Penske will maintain a everlasting seat on the Board of Administrators. Paul Rosa, Senior Vice President of Procurement and Fleet Planning from Penske will fill the Board seat.
“We’re pleased to join PACT and to support the ongoing dialogue about a sensible approach to ZEVs, fleet electrification, and the infrastructure investments needed to realistically support the trucking industry in the future,” stated Artwork Vallely, President of Penske Truck Leasing. “We have been at the forefront of testing and running ZEV options, advising fleet customers on their use, and building charging infrastructure. Our nation requires a commonsense regulatory approach to be successful with this energy transition as well as more infrastructure investment to support the critical needs of the trucking industry which moves approximately 80 percent of all goods in the U.S.”
A number one fleet operator, Penske presently operates and maintains a fleet of greater than 445,800 autos throughout its companies in North America on behalf of itself and its clients.
“Penske is a tremendous asset to PACT. Its longstanding customer relationships and deep understanding of fleet operational needs will help close the knowledge gap that currently exists between the utility and trucking sectors,” stated Ritchie Huang, PACT Board Member and Government Supervisor for Authorities Affairs at Daimler Truck North America. “We’re excited to have Penske’s involvement in PACT and look forward to incorporating their perspective into our strategic planning going forward.”
Along with Penske, PACT members embody ABB E-mobility, BC Hydro, Burns & McDonnell, Chateau Power Options, Cummins, Daimler Truck North America, EV Realty, Geotab, Greenlane™, InductEV, J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc., Mortenson Development, Navistar, Inc., Pitt Ohio, Pilot Journey Facilities, Prologis Inc., Voltera, Volvo Group North America, WattEV, and Zeem Options.
About Penske Truck Leasing
Penske Truck Leasing is a Penske Transportation Options firm headquartered in Studying, Pennsylvania. A number one supplier of progressive transportation options, Penske operates and maintains greater than 445,800 autos and serves its clients from greater than 980 upkeep services and greater than 2,600 truck rental areas throughout North America. Options from Penske embody full-service truck leasing, fleet upkeep, truck leases, used vans, and a complete array of applied sciences to maintain the world transferring ahead. Go to www.PenskeTruckLeasing.com for extra info.
About Powering America’s Industrial Transportation
Powering America’s Industrial Transportation (PACT) is the unified voice for medium- and heavy-duty (M/HD) zero-emission automobile (ZEV) infrastructure, bringing collectively all ZEV stakeholders, together with unique gear producers (OEMs), business fleets, infrastructure builders, electrical utilities, policymakers and regulators. PACT is dedicated to advancing America’s zero-emission transportation objectives by accelerating the deployment of nationwide infrastructure for M/HD ZEVs. For extra info, go to www.pactcoalition.org.
* M/HD refers to Class 6-8 autos in keeping with the Federal Freeway Administration
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