Sometimes the best partnerships begin with the most challenging circumstances. A tight deadline, peak season constraints and last-minute equipment changes would strain any logistics operation. But for one electric vehicle (EV) charging manufacturer, these challenges became the foundation for a comprehensive supply chain partnership that’s continuing to evolve with Penske Logistics.
Our client’s EV chargers are strategically located in urban centers, retail destinations and community hubs across a growing U.S. network. Their charging stations double as digital advertising platforms, connecting brands with consumers and they partner with property owners to deliver future-ready EV infrastructure.
The Challenge
When they needed to relocate inventory from existing warehouse locations in Houston, Texas and Las Vegas, Nevada in December 2025, timing and handling requirements created significant complexity.
Their inventory consists of oversized charging displays that require specialized handling due to their substantial height and weight. Combined with a two-week deadline during the peak holiday season, the relocation demanded careful coordination and flexible capacity planning.
Penske’s Solution
Agile Transportation Management
Penske’s brokerage team coordinated two specialized carriers to move inventory from Houston and Las Vegas into our multi-client warehouse in Coppell, TX. When their requirements shifted from 17 to 36 trailers at the last minute, the team pivoted quickly to arrange sufficient capacity and kept the project on schedule.
Flexible Warehouse Infrastructure
The oversized charging displays presented unique logistical challenges due to their substantial dimensions, demanding careful handling and extensive storage space. Penske’s multi-client warehouse model delivered the perfect balance of immediate access to professional facilities without capital investment, specialized handling protocols for oversized equipment and the ability to scale space. Our team successfully accommodated changing needs, expanding from an initial 8,000-square-foot allocation to 26,200 square feet of total inventory storage – tripling capacity in response to real-time business needs.
Technology-Enabled Visibility
Our team integrated the client into the warehouse management system, providing real-time inventory visibility and control throughout the operation. This technology integration eliminates the delays and inefficiencies of manual tracking or fragmented systems, enabling efficient monitoring of stock levels and proactive management of their growing U.S. distribution network.
The Results
What began as an urgent, short-term warehousing need is evolving into a comprehensive logistics partnership. Penske currently provides:
- Distribution services at the Coppell facility
- Transportation management for multi-location moves
- Technology-enabled visibility across inventory touchpoints
- Single-source accountability, eliminating vendor fragmentation and complexity
In addition, as their business expands, they need a logistics partner capable of handling oversized inventory with specialized requirements, managing time-sensitive relocations and providing scalable warehouse solutions to support their rapid growth across multiple markets.
The Penske Difference
This partnership demonstrates how Penske looks beyond the initial request to address complete supply chain needs. What started as a simple warehousing inquiry revealed opportunities for integrated transportation, technology solutions and ongoing distribution services – transforming a single-service relationship into a comprehensive logistics partnership.
While our competitors require customers to coordinate multiple vendors, Penske delivers end-to-end solutions through one strategic partner. Our ability to respond rapidly during critical moments – scaling capacity on demand, adapting infrastructure to your growth and delivering seamless coordination across all touchpoints – makes us essential to your operations, not just as another supplier.
Our integrated approach eliminates vendor fragmentation, reduces complexity and allows you to focus on your core business while we handle every aspect of your supply chain with accountability and expertise.
Let’s Build Your Solution
Whether you’re facing an urgent logistics need or looking to optimize your entire supply chain, Penske delivers the integrated solutions, flexible infrastructure and responsive service that growing businesses require.
Contact us today to discover how our multi-client warehousing and comprehensive logistics capabilities can support your growth.