Penske Truck Leasing today announced it has recently completed the acquisitions of Star Truck Rentals, Inc., a transportation services company offering full-service leasing, commercial truck rental, contract maintenance, used truck sales and additional services and Kris-Way Truck Leasing, Inc., a transportation services company offering full-service leasing, commercial truck rental, contract maintenance and dedicated contract carriage.
The acquisition of Star Truck Rentals, Inc. increases Penske’s existing fleet by approximately 1,900 vehicles and adds 18 locations throughout Michigan and Indiana. The acquisition of Kris-Way Truck Leasing, Inc. increases Penske’s existing fleet by approximately 900 vehicles and adds seven locations throughout Maine and New Hampshire. Penske is now integrating the facilities, staff, vehicles and processes of both companies into its existing network
The U.S. Department of Defense has formally recognized Penske Truck Leasing for its military-friendly policies. The company is a recipient of the Above and Beyond Award recently given by the Pennsylvania Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). The honor is provided to companies “for outstanding service and continuing support to the national defense.”
The company was nominated by Brian Southmayd, a Penske facility project manager based in Irving, Texas. As part of his work at Penske, he is tasked with oversight of Penske Truck Leasing new builds and facility renovations.
A Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy, Southmayd is a 15-year reservist. In this role, he plans and oversees the execution of his unit’s construction operations.
Not only is his unit called into duty to provide repairs and improvements at military installations domestically, Southmayd has also worked on humanitarian projects, like building affordable housing for veterans on Native American reservations.
At times, depending on military need, he is also temporarily called into active duty. This has brought him to ports in Europe and places like Afghanistan, Kuwait and the African nation of Djibouti.
“My bosses are supportive of my work as a reservist and they encourage my service,” stated Southmayd. “Working for an organization who is truly supportive of their employee’s service to the nation is unique. That sense of support and trust is recognized by the individual and family as well.”
Accepting the award was Sean Yentsch, vice president of facilities for Penske Transportation Solutions.
“I am proud to work for a company that supports veterans,” Yentsch stated. “Serving in the military as a reservist while juggling a career and family can be a challenge. Brian always manages to excel as a facility project manager. He is the consummate professional both in and out of work.”
Approximately 9% of Penske's annual new hires are veterans and the company has been routinely recognized as a top military-friendly employer. The organization offers a wide range of career opportunities including truck fleet maintenance technicians, truck drivers, fleet supervisors, operations management, logistics and supply chain operations, leadership positions and many others. Visit Penske’s careers site for more job opportunities for veterans.
By “Move Ahead” Staff
Penske Transportation Solutions furthered its ongoing commitment to veteran hiring across its truck rental, truck leasing and logistics businesses by signing a strategic commitment with the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program.
“We’re honored to begin this important, new relationship with the U.S. Army’s PaYS program,” said Ron Schwartz, vice president of staffing at Penske Transportation Solutions. “We truly value the service of our armed forces and the incredible diversity, work ethic and contributions they bring to our workforce.”
The PaYS Program is a strategic partnership between the Army and a cross-section of private industry, academia and state and local public institutes. The U.S. Army PaYS Program guarantees soldiers five job interviews and possible employment after their service in the Army.
“Joining forces with Penske has allowed us to amplify our impact and create even more opportunities for our veterans to thrive in the civilian world,” stated LTC Jesse Ceja, battalion commander of the Dallas Fort-Worth Recruiting Battalion station. “We are proud to work with Penske in bridging the gap between military services and civilian careers, which will ensure a brighter future for those who have greatly served our nation.”
The PaYS program is designed to help soldiers prepare for a career after the Army by connecting them with employers who understand the skills, discipline, and work ethic that military service members bring to a business.
This program is part of a long-term U.S. Army effort to help soldiers forge professional relationships with businesses and encourage business owners to look to the Army as a plentiful and reliable recruiting source. Since PaYS began in 2000, more than 1,000 employers have partnered with the program.
Approximately 9% of Penske's annual new hires are veterans and the company has been routinely recognized as a top military-friendly employer. The organization offers a wide range of career opportunities including truck fleet maintenance technicians, truck drivers, fleet supervisors, operations management, logistics and supply chain operations, leadership positions and many others. Visit Penske’s careers site for more job opportunities for veterans.
By “Move Ahead” Staff
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