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At Penske Logistics, we’ve built our Safety Vision around a simple but powerful principle: creating a culture where we put safety first.

This commitment extends to everyone we work with and serve – our associates, customers, vendors and the communities where we operate.

Through engaged leadership and a workforce dedicated to safe practices, we're striving for a work environment that's incident-free, injury-free and fully compliant with all regulations.

Safety is paramount in truck driving, and our multifaceted safety program for drivers combines proactive safety training with the most advanced truck safety technology.

Three Pillars of Safety

Penske's truck driver safety mission is to protect our associates, the motoring public and our business.

Our safety culture begins the moment a driver joins Penske. Through our associate engagement program, we establish clear safety roles and responsibilities across all locations, set performance expectations, and implement assessment systems that ensure every driver fully understands their safety obligations.

In addition to formal training, we personalize safety through continuous discussion, observation and individualized feedback on performance. This approach moves safety from a set of rules to follow into a core value that drivers genuinely embrace, taking it from the head to the heart.

Education alone isn’t enough. We reinforce our safety culture by celebrating success. Through our Annual Safety Awards program and recognition for accident-free driving records, we honor drivers who demonstrate consistent safety excellence.

This company-wide effort rests on three pillars: training, communication and continuous improvement.

1. Training to improve safety

Effective safety training requires the right content delivered at the right time. Penske accomplishes this through formal courses, a comprehensive library of lessons and resources and regular updates that keep pace with evolving safety standards.

Before operating Penske vehicles, newly recruited drivers complete comprehensive training in critical scenarios, including emergency response protocols. Continuous training programs include hazmat, defensive driving, managing fatigue and visual-based driving tips that reinforce best practices.

We also provide training on safe physical practices – from proper lifting techniques to safe load handling – ensuring associates can perform their duties without injury. By teaching the basics of movement, we help drivers maintain their health for the future.

2. Communication for improved safety

With constantly changing road conditions and safety challenges, consistent communication is essential. Penske uses multiple channels to deliver timely, relevant safety messages that keep drivers informed and alert.

These channels include electronic videos, real-time alerts and targeted messaging on key issues, such as dehydration risks during the summer and sudden weather changes. If we have a series of related incidents, a campaign is created to provide additional training. Common incidents like hydroplaning during inclement weather or inadequate following distances in heavy traffic are often campaign topics.

3. Continuous improvement and safety

We use observations, inspections and performance data to identify areas of where we can do better – because there’s always room to improve.

Our commitment to safer operations begins with our vehicles. As an industry leader in maintenance and safety, Penske Truck Leasing equips our fleet with technology designed to prevent accidents before they happen, such as lane departure warning signals, backup alarms and cameras, stability control, disc brakes, LED headlights and onboard cameras.

This technology helps us stay ahead of potential problems rather than just reacting to them.

Safer Operations Benefit Everyone

Our investment in driver safety isn’t just about protecting our people and our business. Our customers benefit significantly too.

When you partner with Penske, our industry-leading safety record becomes part of your risk management strategy. You reduce liability exposure, protect your brand reputation and gain peace of mind knowing your freight is in the hands of safety-focused professionals.

This means you can focus on what you do best - while we handle moving your goods safely and reliably. Because when it comes to transportation, safety is our top priority.

Contact us for more information.