August 27, 2026 – Oakland, CA – District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced today that Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. (“Penske”) will pay $7,660,000 for several environmental law violations.
The civil lawsuit and settlement relate to alleged violations of California law regarding the storage of hazardous materials at facilities that Penske operates throughout California, including Alameda County.
Penske will remove or replace aging double-walled underground storage tanks with upgraded systems and increase safety monitoring at 12 locations in California.
“Protecting our environment and holding companies accountable are essential to safeguarding the health and safety of our communities,” said District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson.
The settlement was entered into with 21 District Attorneys’ offices and the City Attorney of Los Angeles.
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