Penske Truck Rental says it is making collision avoidance systems and air disc brakes standard on commercial tractors within its rental fleet. It’s the latest step in the ongoing, rapidly expanding driver assist safety system deployment that is the run up to autonomous vehicles.
Penske has ordered more than 2,000 commercial semi-trucks from Freightliner, Volvo and Navistar with the new spec. The 2018 model year units are set to begin going into service, and will be available for rental starting as early as February. Additional units with this increased safety spec will continue to come into service as Penske’s fleet is renewed.
“These added vehicle features underscore our commitment to over-the-road safety for our customers and their drivers,” said Don Mikes, senior vice president of rental at Penske. “These systems can help commercial drivers avoid collisions and the braking system provides additional stopping power when needed.”
Penske claims to have one of the newest rental truck fleets with sleeper and day cab semi-tractors, straight trucks, flatbeds, refrigerated vans, and trailers. Penske rents light-duty, medium-duty and heavy-duty commercial vehicles from Ford, GMC, Hino, Isuzu, Freightliner, International and Volvo.
Penske also offers do-it-yourself movers rental trucks, as well as moving equipment, packing supplies, and accessories.
Penske operates more than 240,000 vehicles and serves customers from more than 1,000 locations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and Asia.
