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Penske Logistics Earns Sixth GM Supplier of the Year Award

Fleet Equipment Magazine· June 29, 2026

Penske Logistics has been honored with a General Motors Supplier of the Year Award for its performance as a lead logistics provider and fourth-party logistics provider in Mexico. This marks the sixth time the company has received this recognition, highlighting its significant role in managing General Motors' North American supply chain operations. The award underscores the importance of operational efficiency and digital innovation in maintaining resilient automotive logistics networks.

Penske Logistics was among 103 suppliers from 14 countries recognized during General Motors’ 34th annual Supplier of the Year and Overdrive awards. The company was specifically honored for its work in Mexico, where it serves as both a lead logistics provider and a fourth-party logistics provider. While the award focused on Mexican operations, Penske Logistics provides comprehensive supply chain services to General Motors across all of North America, maintaining a long-standing partnership with the automaker.

To earn the award, Penske Logistics focused on improving shipment efficiency and launching a suite of digital tools designed for real-time supply chain visibility. These tools provide predictive alerts and data-driven decision-making support, which are essential for navigating modern logistics challenges. Jeff Jackson, president of Penske Logistics, emphasized that the award was made possible by the team's performance and the close collaboration between Penske and GM to accelerate supply chain performance.

General Motors evaluates its suppliers based on several key categories, including safety, innovation, execution, resilience, and customer support. Shilpan Amin, GM’s senior vice president of global chief procurement and supply chain, stated that these awards highlight the vital partnerships behind the production of every vehicle. For the logistics and supply chain industry, Penske’s repeated recognition underscores the value of integrating advanced technology with traditional logistics management to ensure resilience in global manufacturing.

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