Penske Used Trucks Reviews 

893
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Evaluating 231 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for being professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful, often going above and beyond expectations. The customer service is frequently highlighted as exceptional, ensuring a smooth and easy purchasing process. People appreciate the efficient service and positive user experience, making interactions pleasant and productive. However, some customers also noted significant product issues. Several reported receiving trucks with defects, including DPF problems or mechanical failures, shortly after purchase. Others found vehicles were not as described, citing discrepancies from auction reports or hidden issues like diesel leaks. A lack of accountability and poor follow-up regarding repairs after the sale also caused dissatisfaction.

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Service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience was fantastic. Far more than my expectations. All the people I interacted with were very professional and knowledgeable. I picked up the vehicle yesterday and the drive home was smooth.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought a truck in Penske, which introduced me to Ruby,I purchased a truck in Penske, which introduced me to Rubi who works in Fontana. who worked in Fontana.Miss Rubi was warm and attentive, very at... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Erik Santillano really showed his best when dealing with 3 different people in the office picking up asking questions and taking care of me all at the same time. If it was me I would have been overwhe... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mathew and Erik killed the experience for me. The truck ran well and the service was great. Having the shop there to service the truck prior to the purchase was an enormous relief. They went above and... See more

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Penske Used Trucks, a business unit of Penske Truck Leasing, is a leading seller of high-quality late-model used commercial trucks to retail, used truck dealers and corporate truck fleet buyers. Penske sells used sleeper and day cab semi-tractors, straight trucks, box trucks, flatbeds, refrigerated vans, trailers and more. Visit www.PenskeUsedTrucks.com. Daily used truck specials are also listed on Twitter by following @PenskeUsedTruck. Call 1-833-889-0020 for assistance with used truck sales.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Went into the office in Phoenix and…

Went into the office in Phoenix and visited with Erik and Matthew. Great customer service! They were very knowledgeable and gave me the information I needed to make the best decision for my needs. Highly recommend them.

March 4, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Was with another dealership earlier…

Was with another dealership earlier today wanting to trade my truck in said I can trade in at any dealship Erik Santillano has been very informative and was patient with me and explained his sales process gave me a couple of ideas and will be working with him for all future deals if possible thank you for the help

March 2, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

had a great experience with Penske Used…

had a great experience with Penske Used Trucks. Eric and Mathews were very informative and made the whole process quick and easy. They answered all my questions, explained everything clearly, and made sure I was comfortable every step of the way. No pressure, just straight-up good service. I definitely recommend working with them if you’re looking for a truck.
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March 2, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good Customer Service

We have been looking for a used semi truck, and Erik Santillano has been very helpful. He helped us find the truck we have been looking for.

February 27, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Inventory and Great Service

Penske had an excellent inventory of day cabs to choose from and being able to search their inventory online was helpful. Kory, Jeremy, and Emily were all easy to work with, responsive, and helpful during the entire process.

February 22, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Working with Erik Santillano and…

Working with Erik Santillano and Matthew Clark had my mechanic inspect a 16 box truck Erik has been amazing to work with has made it super easy for us to purchase and matthew was able to add a discount on the vehicle we need to help us finance with our pre approval with our bank thank you guys for the help and great customer service

February 25, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Came in to inspected 2 box trucks both…

Came in to inspected 2 box trucks both need alot of love but Erik says they will be able to handle concerns on the vehicle and will prep it to level 1 with in 1 and 2 weeks thank you for the help and discounts We were reived with warmth from Erik Santillano matching AZ weather .including Matthew

February 25, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchasing my second Penske Box truck…

Purchasing my second Penske Box truck with Matthew and Erik, they showed me around the vehicle offered 20k on the vehicle and Matthew got it approved for me thank you guys for the help easier and faster the second time around

February 19, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Came in today to pick up unit 190353 a…

Came in today to pick up unit 190353 a FTL with Penske they have been easy to work with and very helpful at the phoenix location shout out to Erik Santillano for going above and beyond he shows he really cares and is great person

February 16, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have been working with Erik Santillano…

Have been working with Erik Santillano regarding a day cab so far the ones we’ve been looking are on rental or another location Erik has gone above and beyond locating each unit and even showed me similar units available at his location thank you for all the help

February 11, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought the truck from penske like 3…

I bought the truck from penske like 3 months ago submitted the deposit they told me they need 1 month to inspection the truck they are going to do level 1 inspection which is the best inspection they have they took too long for that when they told me its ready i went there to test drive they don't let me drive after that I picked up my truck there are so many things need be fix they didn't do any work on my its 3 months I bought this this truck still in the shop they don't care about customers specially when you pay in full payment last night I came to the thermo king i told the lady who i working with me to get fix the i going to stay here whole day to get fix and picked up the truck same day it's been three hours the shop send the estimate to get approval to start working to fix the truck they are just keeping saying we are reviewing the estimate please be careful when you going to buy the truck from penske don't even think about to pay in full payment

February 11, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought a truck in Penske

I bought a truck in Penske, which introduced me to Ruby,I purchased a truck in Penske, which introduced me to Rubi who works in Fontana. who worked in Fontana.Miss Rubi was warm and attentive, very attentive, very responsible and very conscientious.Made my shopping experience perfect. I think I will purchase more trucks in Penske.

February 6, 2026
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