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Say hello to Catalyst AI, Penske’s game-changing AI technology. In our free e-book, Catalyst AI: Revolutionizing Fleet Management and Performance, we discuss how you can leverage AI to optimize fleet operations, reduce costs and stay ahead of the competition.

As a tool, Catalyst AI combines data science and machine learning with Penske’s extensive industry knowledge to deliver deeper and more precise, actionable insights into your fleet. This powerful technology taps into real-time data from hundreds of thousands of vehicles and uses proprietary algorithms to help you benchmark and improve key performance areas like fuel efficiency and fleet utilization.

In this free e-book, you’ll learn about:

  • Diverse Data Sets – Accessing real-time data from Penske's extensive fleet network.
  • Proprietary Algorithms – Providing tailored, AI-driven recommendations to optimize performance.
  • Deep Expertise – Leveraging Penske's operational knowledge to turn data into action.

Learn how to get the most out of your telematics investment with our free e-book, Penske’s Telematics Integration. Whether you manage a small fleet or oversee hundreds of vehicles, our complimentary service integrates seamlessly with your telematics provider to optimize maintenance, reduce downtime and streamline fleet operations.

Combining your telematics data with our operational insights delivers actionable information that keeps your fleet running smoothly. From improving roadside assistance to automating compliance tasks, our integration simplifies the complexities of fleet management, allowing you to focus on what matters most – keeping your business moving.

Benefits of Telematics Integration include:

  • Optimized Maintenance – Tailor preventive maintenance schedules based on real-time data.
  • Automated Mileage Submissions – Streamline monthly odometer reporting.
  • Enhanced Roadside Assistance – Equip our 24/7 team with real-time diagnostics for faster support.
  • Reduced Downtime – Address potential issues before they disrupt operations.
  • Increased Insights – Use Catalyst AI™ technology to benchmark and optimize fleet performance.

Fleet sustainability isn’t just about reducing emissions – it’s about making smart choices that benefit both your business and the planet. And as environmental concerns grow, so does the need for effective emissions-reducing plans.

In our free e-book, The Benefits of Using a Comprehensive Plan to Reduce Fleet Emissions, you get access to real-world examples, expert insights and actionable tips to help equip and transform your fleet.

You’ll also learn how fleets of all types are embracing and implementing the following strategies to lower tailpipe emissions and meet new initiatives:

  • Reducing Idling – Learn how to eliminate fuel waste and lower operating costs by reducing unnecessary idling.
  • Deploying EVs or Alternative Fueled Vehicles – Discover the latest advancements in electrification and alternative fuels and see how they can fit into your fleet.
  • Progressive Shifting Technology – Explore transmission innovations that optimize fuel use and reduce emissions.
  • Enhancing Fuel Efficiency – Get insider tips on coaching drivers to curb aggressive driving and improve fuel economy.
  • Renewable Diesel and Aerodynamic Solutions – Learn about alternative fuel options and aerodynamic packages that can significantly cut emissions.
  • Onboard Technology and Telematics Devices – See how telematics systems can coach drivers and measure performance.

In today’s fast-paced world, minimizing downtime is critical. That’s why trucking fleets around the globe are turning to cutting-edge technology to help keep their vehicles on the road.

Discover how remote vehicle diagnostics can help your fleet management and operational efficiency with our comprehensive e-book, How Remote Vehicle Diagnostics Enhances Productivity.

In this free e-book, you’ll learn:

  • The Fundamentals – Understand how remote diagnostics works and how it can benefit your fleet.
  • Real-Time Insights – Explore how actionable vehicle data can transform your operations.
  • Proven Results – Learn from industry leaders how remote diagnostics has cut repair times and increased uptime.
  • Strategies for Success – Discover practical applications of remote diagnostics and how it can elevate your fleet management game.
  • The Future of Fleet Maintenance – Dive into the evolution of predictive analytics and its role in optimizing fleet performance.

The State of Sustainable Fleets 2024 Market Brief highlights the challenges fleet operators face amid new emissions regulations and evolving technologies. Currently, fleets are grappling with regulatory uncertainty and managing new and complex technology, with an increasing focus on sustainability.

The fifth annual report also reveals that fleets are leveraging expanded supplies of renewable fuels to address current challenges while laying the groundwork for future sustainable fleet expansion. Despite facing hurdles such as charging infrastructure gaps and high costs, fleets are making strides in adopting zero-emission technologies.

Key findings from the brief include:

  • Increasing adoption of renewable fuels like biodiesel and renewable diesel
  • Growth in the production and consumption of renewable natural gas
  • Development of lighter and stronger natural gas engines, opening opportunities for fleet expansion
  • Surge in adoption of battery electric vehicles across commercial vehicle fleets
  • Investments in charging infrastructure and hydrogen fuel production hubs

The U.S. trucking industry is critical to the economy, moving over 72% of the nation's freight by weight. And with fleet operating costs per mile trending upward, it's no surprise that fuel expenses stand out as a primary contributor.

When even pennies per gallon add up, the cost savings from increasing fuel economy and minimizing fuel consumption become significant. In addition, exploring benchmarks, reference points, and actionable strategies can help fleets identify best practices and enhance fuel efficiency.

In this new whitepaper we highlight:

  • The current state of fuel efficiency in the trucking industry
  • Factors affecting the efficiency of fuel
  • Best practices for improving fuel economy
  • The role of alternative fuels
  • Industry-specific MPG concerns
  • Tips for successfully implementing fuel efficiency strategies

Minor improvements in fuel economy can result in significant cost savings, extended equipment life, improved safety, and increased sustainability as federal and state regulations tighten.

Download the whitepaper, Advancing Fleet Fuel Efficiency: Enhancing Miles Per Gallon, and learn how Penske’s Fleet Benchmarking tool allows fleet managers to measure key performance indicators and compare their fleet to fleets with similar operations and equipment to identify areas for improving fuel economy.

With Penske Driver™, your drivers can easily complete daily tasks to stay safe and compliant. Tasks like logging Hours of Service (HOS) in a Penske rental and completing eDTR are made easy and paperless. You can even manage your drivers' access through a secure online website.

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Renewable diesel is a drop-fuel that can be used in place of conventional diesel or biodiesel fuel. As the trucking industry moves toward zero-emission vehicles, renewable diesel is helping bridge the gap without the extra equipment or infrastructure costs that may be required to support other forms of alternative vehicles such as battery electric, hydrogen, etc.

This informative guide will help you gain a better understanding of renewable diesel and Penske’s high-level strategy for securing it for our customers. You’ll get:


  • An overview of what renewable diesel is and the difference between other fuels
  • How renewable diesel is produced
  • A quick overview of the supply and demand

With Fleet Insight™, Penske customers can manage their fleet on their own time. This tool provides you with real-time visibility, saving valuable time and money. You can monitor every vehicle and move your fleet and your business forward.

Learn more about how Penske customers are using Fleet Insight to effectively manage their fleet.

“Fleet Insight is the backbone of all of our Penske fleet discussions.” – Customer Case Studies, "Fleet Insight Guide"


Highlights include:

  • View and customize your dashboard
  • Invoice management through improved accessibility
  • Manage roadside assistance requests and maintenance
  • Easily report mileage for timely and accurate billing
  • Gain access to all rental documents, invoices and more
  • Get insights through comparative reports

Operating and sustaining a vehicle maintenance facility presents a vast array of ongoing and complex challenges. From maintaining equipment and ensuring access to proper tooling, to hiring and sustaining a qualified workforce, the responsibilities are endless. And with how quickly vehicle technology and compliance regulations change, simply staying on top of that obligation remains a tremendous challenge.

Penske has put together a three-part guide to help users understand why a growing number of businesses are moving towards a qualified outside maintenance provider to deliver on-site service to overcome these obstacles. The first section takes a comprehensive look at what it takes to provide superior maintenance service, optimize staffing, manage tooling systems and parts, and comply with environmental and safety requirements. The next section shows how to calculate and understand all your current maintenance costs. The final section considers mitigating factors if you're deciding to outsource to a third-party maintenance provider, including how to find the right partner and how to effectively manage change.

As a proven leader in the transportation industry, Penske offers on-site maintenance services that can help you:

  • Predict operating costs
  • Increase labor productivity
  • Optimize vehicle uptime and lifecycle
  • Achieve environmental goals
  • Outsource financial and compliance risk

Whether you have just begun thinking about outsourcing on-site maintenance or you're in the latter stages of choosing a partner, you will benefit from this e-book.

The 2022 Telematics Use and Trends study examines who is using telematics devices and how fleet decision makers choose technology and use the information it generates. It found that fleets are using information from telematics devices in several ways, from increasing productivity and improving maintenance tracking, to reducing their fuel spend.

Learn more about how fleets are using telematics and what factors influence their device selection.

"With an increased focus on technology, the whole digital experience becomes more crucial. Solutions need to be simple to use and intuitive. People want to know what critical information they need to act on."

~ 2022 Telematics Use and Trends

Top Findings

  • Larger fleets, and those with more complex business operations, are adopting telematics devices at a higher rate than small fleets.
  • Fleets covering more territory are more likely to use telematics than fleets with coverage in just one territory.
  • Two-thirds of decision makers said they shop telematics solutions across multiple providers, with larger fleets appearing to weigh their options more carefully than small and medium fleets.
  • Cost is among the most important factor influencing purchasing decisions. Decision makers also look at ease of installation and feature availability.
  • More than three-fourths of fleets – 75% – share telematics data with at least one fleet management service provider.