"Penske Truck Leasing and Penn College share a lot of the same values and culture, making our partnership a natural one. We take pride in the continued learning and development of our associates, which aligns nicely with Penn College’s tomorrow-minded students who are starting to build the lives and careers they want."
Industry
Penske Truck Leasing
- Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
- Collision Repair & Restoration
Penske Truck Leasing is a Penske Transportation Solutions company headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania. A leading global transportation services provider, Penske Truck Leasing operates more than 440,000 vehicles and serves customers from more than 1,300 locations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and Asia. Product lines include full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, used truck sales, transportation and warehousing management and supply chain management solutions.
Industry Partnerships
Q&A with Penske Truck Leasing
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT THE INDUSTRY YOU SERVE?
In today’s fast-paced world, the transportation industry is in a constant state of change. Whether it’s new equipment, new advances in technology or new rules and regulations, Penske is both responding to the day-to-day needs of its customers and anticipating the future challenges that its customers will face. Penske is on the cutting edge, and it’s exciting to be navigating – and, in many cases, helping to drive – this change. We are committed to investing, growing and providing innovative transportation and supply chain solutions for our customers around the globe.
WHAT DO YOU APPRECIATE MOST ABOUT YOUR COMPANY'S CULTURE/MISSION?
At Penske, we are an organization that always strives to do the right thing. That’s a commitment to integrity, to going above and beyond what’s required, to deliver results for our customers and take care of our associates. We work together to achieve one goal: to move lives and businesses forward. It’s the unique drive to win at the core of our company – and to win the right way, without cutting corners – that makes Penske such a special place to work.
HOW DID YOUR COMPANY FIRST CONNECT WITH PENN COLLEGE?
We were looking to develop a partnership with the Corporate Tomorrow Makers Program because we found that Penn College of Technology fills a niche in our maintenance division with students that have great skillsets.
WHY DO YOU BELIEVE PENN COLLEGE IS A SOUND INVESTMENT? WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR RETURN?
Our experience with Penn College graduates has been exceptional. This positive experience makes investment a very easy decision.
WHAT QUALITIES DO YOU VALUE MOST WHEN RECRUITING PENN COLLEGE STUDENTS & ALUMNI?
Penn College graduates are incredibly well-rounded individuals entering the workforce. The combination of fundamental knowledge, exposure to the latest technology, and hands-on experience enables students and alumni to excel in our organization from day one.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU SHARE WITH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO ARE CONSIDERING PENN COLLEGE?
The advice we would share is to do some research on the programs and then commit to your education and learning. This will set you up well as you transition from school to a career. The extensive curriculum offered within Penn College programs prepares students for so much more than just an entry-level job. Graduates of Penn College have the real-world skills and advanced education to set them up well for their future.
Industry Connections
Nick Gummel
Wilkes Barre District Service Manager
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