READING, Pa., June 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Penske Logistics was recently awarded additional business with Ford Motor Company. Penske Logistics now operates a new warehousing and cross-dock facility in Coldwater, Michigan, adding 70 new jobs to the area. The facility began operation on June 2nd.

The 114-door facility is located at 270 Sauk River Drive. The facility has 93,850 square feet of loading-dock space and 7,320 square feet of office space. When operating at full capacity, the site is expected to process millions of pounds of freight on a weekly basis to support Ford's assembly, powertrain, stamping, service parts, and reverse logistics operations.

"We're pleased to have expanded our relationship with Ford and support their business growth," said Penske Logistics President Marc Althen. "The workforce here in Coldwater is skilled and experienced and we look forward to being a part of the community. We also appreciate the cooperation of the local officials who helped make re-opening this facility a smooth and easy process."

To apply for jobs at this facility please visit www.gopenske.com/careers to complete an application.

Penske Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics provides supply chain management and logistics services to leading companies around the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through its design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing and freight management. To learn more visit www.PenskeLogistics.com. Connect with Penske Logistics on social media: Move Ahead Blog, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ and YouTube.

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