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Penske Truck Rental review (2026)

Daniel Novak, Federal Records Researcher at BestMovers.info
Researched and written byDaniel NovakFederal Records Researcher
Brittany Evans, Federal Records Reviewer at BestMovers.info
Reviewed byBrittany EvansFederal Records Reviewer

Last reviewed August 2026How we research moving companiesEditorial standards

Penske Truck Rental is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT 327574 and MC 118117. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Reading, PA, Penske Truck Rental covers all 50 states. A two-bedroom interstate move with Penske Truck Rental is estimated at $450–$2,900, before packing, valuation, and storage. BestMovers.info publishes no numeric score, star rating or ranked order for moving companies. On the documented record, Penske Truck Rental is most relevant to diy moves where vehicle reliability matters.

Key facts

USDOT number
327574
MC / docket number
MC-466771, MC-503269
FMCSA legal name
PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP
DBA name
PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL
Registration status
A
Carrier or broker
carrier
Carrier operation
Interstate
Federal filing address
Route 10 Green Hills, Reading, PA 19603
Power units
38075
Drivers
16014
MCS-150 filed
2026-01-22
Founded
1969
Headquarters
Reading, PA
Coverage
All 50 states
2-bedroom interstate estimate
$450–$2,900
Services
Local, Long-distance
Data as of
2026-08-13
Last verified
2026-08-18
Verdict

Penske Truck Rental

We do not publish a numeric score for moving companies.

Penske rents one-way and local moving trucks. It is a truck rental provider rather than a household goods carrier, so no household goods operating authority applies to it.

Best for
DIY moves where vehicle reliability matters
Main trade-off
Per-mile rates on one-way rentals are noticeably higher than U-Haul.

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What is Penske Truck Rental's USDOT number and is its authority active?

The USDOT number of Penske Truck Rental is 327574. The registration status of Penske Truck Rental is recorded as A. This reflects the federal record as of 2026-08-13.

Is Penske Truck Rental a moving company or a rental company?

Penske Truck Rental rents vehicles rather than performing moves. The customer loads the truck, drives it and unloads it, so no carrier is transporting the shipment and federal household goods carrier authority does not apply to the move. That places the driving, the loading, the route and the timing on the customer. Responsibility for damage also sits differently than with a carrier: instead of carrier liability for the goods, protection for the vehicle and for what is loaded into it comes from the coverage options offered at rental and from the customer's own policies.

Is Penske Truck Rental licensed to move within Pennsylvania?

For a move that stays inside Pennsylvania, movers are authorised by Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement, part of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, and the authorisation is called Certificate of Public Convenience. The agency publishes no public lookup; it verifies authorisation by phone on 717-783-5010. We have not verified Penske Truck Rental's Pennsylvania authorisation, and nothing here says it lacks one. Holding federal interstate authority is a separate thing from holding state authorisation for a move that starts and ends inside one state.

What is Penske Truck Rental's USDOT number?

Penske Truck Rental carries USDOT number 327574 and docket numbers MC-466771 and MC-503269 on the FMCSA company census file. The registered legal name is PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP. It also files under the trade name PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL. The filed physical address is Route 10 Green Hills, Reading, PA 19603. The census entity status for Penske Truck Rental is active. The registration covers interstate operations. The census records the operation classification for Penske Truck Rental as authorized for hire.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 327574 · Data as of August 13, 2026

How big is Penske Truck Rental's fleet?

Penske Truck Rental reports 38,075 power units and 16,014 drivers on its federal registration. Power units count trucks, tractors and other self-powered vehicles the company operates, not trailers. Penske Truck Rental last updated that federal registration on January 22, 2026, so the counts describe the fleet as filed on that date rather than today.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 327574 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Does Penske Truck Rental have a federal safety rating?

Penske Truck Rental has no federal safety rating on its census record. Most interstate carriers have never had a compliance review, and a rating is only assigned after one, so the absence of a rating is not a negative signal about Penske Truck Rental. It means no rating review has been recorded, and the other federal registration details remain the material check.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 327574 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Is Penske Truck Rental a carrier, a broker, or both?

Penske Truck Rental holds motor carrier authority on its federal licensing record and does not hold property broker authority. Carrier authority means Penske Truck Rental is licensed to perform moves with its own trucks and crews rather than arrange them through another company. The crew that arrives on moving day works under this authority, and Penske Truck Rental carries the federal liability for the shipment.

Federal source: FMCSA licensing record, read by hand · Data as of August 13, 2026

Information provided by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

How much can a mover charge above a non-binding estimate?

On an interstate move priced with a non-binding estimate, a mover may require no more than 110% of the estimated charges before it will release your goods at delivery. That cap is set by 49 CFR 375.407, and it applies to the mover you hire regardless of what the final weight turns out to be. Anything owed above that amount is not payable on delivery day: the mover must bill you for it, and you have 30 days from delivery to pay it under 49 CFR 375.407.

Source: 49 CFR 375.407, eCFR

What is a mover liable for if my belongings are damaged?

Every interstate mover must offer released value, the no-extra-charge level of liability set by 49 CFR 375.701. Under released value the mover owes 60 cents per pound per article, so a claim is settled on what a damaged item weighs rather than on what it is worth. A heavy item pays out more than a light expensive one. The alternative is full value protection, which a mover must also offer, costs extra, and settles at repair, replacement, or a cash equivalent. Released value applies by default if you sign nothing else.

Source: 49 CFR 375.701, eCFR

How can I verify Penske Truck Rental?

Federal record: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 327574 · Data as of 2026-08-13 · Last verified 2026-08-18

Penske Truck Rental in one paragraph

Penske Truck Rental has been operating since 1969 (about 57 years), runs out of Reading, PA, and covers all 50 states. Current FMCSA filing shows USDOT 327574 and MC 118117. Penske rents one-way and local moving trucks. It is a truck rental provider rather than a household goods carrier, so no household goods operating authority applies to it.

Estimated cost of a move with this carrier

This is an estimated quote range, not a record of prices paid. For a 2-bedroom interstate move, Penske Truck Rental quotes generally land in the $450–$2,900 range, with the midpoint of that estimated range near $1,675. The low end of that range usually applies to off-season runs under 1,000 miles with self-packing; the high end shows up on full-service summer moves over 2,000 miles.

Local hourly pricing through Penske Truck Rental is not published by the company and we hold no rate card for it. Our national editorial estimate for a two-mover crew and a truck on a local move is $105 to $155 an hour, May 2026, and it is a model figure rather than a quote from this carrier. Ask whether travel time, fuel surcharge, and stair fees sit inside or outside the hourly number, because that is where two apparently identical quotes diverge.

Where this carrier may fit

DIY moves where vehicle reliability matters. That is an editorial view of fit, not a measured performance result: we hold no complaint-rate, claims-outcome or satisfaction dataset for Penske Truck Rental. Three things make any move with this company more predictable, whatever the carrier: an inventory list locked in two or more weeks ahead, a binding not-to-exceed estimate in writing, and a destination ZIP the company services directly rather than through a subcontracted agent.

How to work around the main trade-off

The trade-off summarised at the top of this page is the one that most often costs readers money with Penske Truck Rental. Two questions defuse it at quote stage: ask for the specific line items that drive the number up on your move profile, and ask whether the crew at your origin is employed directly or subcontracted to a local agent.

Then price the same inventory with one alternative below. A second quote on identical inventory is the only reliable way to tell whether the premium buys you anything on your particular lane.

Penske Truck Rental vs the competition

CarrierFounded2BR price range
Penske Truck Rental1969$450–$2,900
Allied Van Lines1928$3,200–$7,500
Atlas Van Lines1948$3,000–$7,200

Booking process, step by step

  • Request a quote with a complete inventory list. Online forms are fine for a first pass; a video survey is what makes a binding number stick.
  • Insist on binding-not-to-exceed in writing. Federal rules let a carrier collect up to 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed later; a binding not-to-exceed estimate removes that exposure.
  • Confirm valuation coverage. Released value (the federal default) pays $0.60 per pound. Full-value protection costs more but actually replaces a damaged TV.
  • Confirm pickup and delivery windows. For interstate jobs the delivery window is a range, not a date — plan accordingly.
  • On move day, walk the truck and check the inventory list before signing the Bill of Lading. Note any pre-existing damage on the form.

What this page does and does not say

We publish no numeric score, star rating or ranked order for Penske Truck Rental, and we recommend no company over another. What this page carries is the federal registration record above and the sourced facts beside it. Read those, then price the same written inventory with one alternative before you sign.

Updated August 2026 Reviewed by Brittany Evans182 company profiles published

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Frequently asked questions

Is Penske Truck Rental licensed and insured?
Penske Truck Rental operates under USDOT 327574 and MC 118117. Verify current standing, insurance on file, and household goods authority on safer.fmcsa.dot.gov before signing a contract.
How much does Penske Truck Rental cost for a 2-bedroom move?
A 2-bedroom interstate move with Penske Truck Rental is typically estimated at $450–$2,900. Final price depends on distance, season, packing services, and access conditions on both ends.
Does Penske Truck Rental offer binding estimates?
Penske Truck Rental offers binding-not-to-exceed quotes on request. Always ask for one in writing before move day, especially on interstate jobs.
What services does Penske Truck Rental include?
Penske Truck Rental offers local, long-distance. Confirm which add-ons are bundled into the base quote and which are billed separately.
Where does Penske Truck Rental operate?
Penske Truck Rental covers all 50 states and is headquartered in Reading, PA, where it has been based since 1969.
Who is Penske Truck Rental best suited to?
Penske Truck Rental suits dIY moves where vehicle reliability matters. The main trade-off to plan around: Per-mile rates on one-way rentals are noticeably higher than U-Haul. Compare at least one alternative quote before you sign.

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