Driving Industry Forward

How Greater Reading powers America’s supply chain

Every mile driven, every shipment delivered, every warehouse humming with activity, much of it traces back to Greater Reading, Pa. This region doesn’t just sit along the nation’s supply chain; it drives it. With a legacy of manufacturing excellence and powered by industry-leading companies, Greater Reading is a vital logistics hub with national reach. From high-tech truck bodies to the batteries that fuel them, the innovations made here move goods across the country every day. With a skilled workforce and strategic location, Greater Reading isn’t just keeping up with the future of transportation; it’s helping build it.

Industry Leaders Driving the Region Forward
Greater Reading is home to nationally respected companies that are setting the pace for the transportation and logistics industry:

Reading Truck

For more than 65 years, Reading Truck has been a leader in designing and upfitting specialized work trucks. Supported by a nationwide service and distribution network, Reading Truck delivers dependable, American-crafted truck bodies tailored to today’s commercial fleets.

East Penn Manufacturing (Deka Batteries)

Operating the world’s largest single-site lead battery facility, East Penn powers transportation across the globe. As one of Greater Reading’s largest employers, it also leads the charge toward electrification and energy storage innovation.

Penske Truck Leading & Penske Logistics

A global powerhouse headquartered in Greater Reading, Penske operates a vast fleet and delivers innovative, AI-driven supply chain solutions. From local hubs to global delivery routes, Penske keeps businesses moving efficiently.

Reitnouer Trailers

Reitnouer revolutionized flatbed hauling with all-aluminum trailers engineered for strength, safety and efficiency. As Reitnouer continues expanding its headquarters in Greater Reading, its designs remain the gold standard for heavy-duty transport.

EnerSys

A global leader in stored energy solutions, EnerSys is headquartered in Greater Reading and powers mission-critical applications across logistics, aerospace, defense, and material handling. Their batteries, chargers, and power systems serve high-demand industries worldwide and reinforce the region’s leadership in energy innovation.

Morgan Truck Body

Headquartered in Greater Reading, Morgan Truck Body is one of North America’s largest truck body manufacturers. From last-mile delivery vehicles to electric and autonomous-ready designs, the company is building the future of freight.

Why Greater Reading? The Built-In Advantages
The success of these industry leaders is no accident. They are rooted here because Greater Reading offers a powerful combination of location, workforce strength, infrastructure investment and forward-thinking leadership.

Strategic Location
Located near I-78 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76), Greater Reading offers direct access to major markets like Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C., making it a strategic hub for manufacturing and distribution. With over 103 million people and more than $2 trillion in consumer spending within a day’s drive, companies here operate with a geographic advantage.

Skilled Talent Pipeline
Greater Reading’s workforce is built through strong collaboration between employers and educators. More than 20,000 residents work in transportation and material-moving occupations, and another 30,000 in manufacturing. A growing talent pipeline supports these industries at every level. But infrastructure is only part of the story. Local companies are leading the charge in next-generation logistics and sustainability:

Penske is redefining logistics through advanced fleet management and predictive telematics.
Morgan Truck Body and Reitnouer are pushing vehicle technology forward, from electric and autonomous-ready builds to lightweight trailer designs that improve fuel efficiency.
East Penn Manufacturing supplies cutting-edge battery solutions to power tomorrow’s transportation systems.

The Road Ahead
Greater Reading companies are leading the charge fueled by innovation, strategic investment, a skilled workforce and a prime location. They are not just part of the supply chain but actively shaping its future.

For companies ready to grow and talent ready to make an impact, Greater Reading is not just the destination, it is the driver.