Penske Truck Leasing introduces next-gen AI platform for fleet managers

U.S.-based logistics player Penske Truck Leasing has recently introduced the next generation of its AI platform, namely Catalyst AI. The latter empowers fleet managers with actionable insights to make faster, more strategic decisions-making across their operations. 

The platform now analyzes 100 billion+ data points annually and includes new tools that allow fleet managers to build comparison sets of top-performing vehicles to close performance gaps. The newly-developed tool introduces four core enhancements, including:

• Fantasy Fleet. The system offers a new comparison set made up of top-performing vehicles most similar to each vehicle in the user’s fleet—helping them find gaps and elevate performance. 
• Vehicle-level Comparison. The tool enables users to compare individual vehicles to pinpoint performance differences, helping identify where targeted adjustments can drive better results. 
• Hub-level Comparison. This allows users to assess operations by location and uncover opportunities for improved efficiency at the local level. 
• Impacting Metrics. The functinality gives users the ability to focus on specific metrics that matter most to their business—fuel efficiency, maintenance costs, utilization, and more. 

The survey on AI adoption in logistics released by Penske

Additionally, Penske also released its 2025 Transportation Leaders Survey: A Road to AI Adoption, which indicates the growing strain on the transportation sector as 40% of leaders now say that fleet operations are one of their top challenges, up 10 points from last year, and 52% point to rising costs and 45% continued supply chain disruption