Penske Buys 500 Freightliner Tractors

Penske Truck Rental said it is adding 500 new Freightliner Cascadia semi-tractors to its commercial truck rental fleet.

The new sleeper and day cab semi-tractors feature Eaton Corp.’s UltraShift automated transmissions that use an electronic clutch actuator for faster shifting.

“Smooth shifting automated transmissions offer fleet operators improved fuel economy and an added dimension of safety as the truck driver's hands stay on the wheel versus shifting manually,” Don Mikes , Penske senior vice president of rental said in a statement.

Penske Truck Rental operates a fleet of more than 50,000 units.