When applying for major financial decisions such as obtaining a mortgage, leasing an apartment, or securing a loan, proof of employment and income is often essential. Penske Transportation Solutions, which includes Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics, understands the importance of these processes and ensures their associates’ privacy and ease of accessing these verifications through The Work Number, a service provided by Equifax.
Using The Work Number for Employment Verification
To verify the employment of a Penske associate, organizations can use The Work Number, an automated service designated by Penske. This can be done by:
- Phone: Call 1-800-367-5690, available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET.
- Online: Visit www.theworknumber.com.
- Email: Contact via member@equifax.com.
When initiating these requests, use the employer code 20716. This service can provide details such as the employee’s name, most recent hire date, termination date, and job title.
How Associates Can Provide Proof of Employment
Associates needing to prove their employment should provide the verifier with their Social Security Number and the County of Riverside Employer Code: 20716. The Work Number offers two access options for this purpose:
- Online at www.theworknumber.com
- By phone at 1-800-367-5690
How to Provide Proof of Employment and Income
If an associate is asked to provide both employment verification and income details, they need to create a Salary Key. Here’s how:
- Log in: Use The Work Number via the aforementioned access options.
- Enter Employer Code: Input 20716.
- Authorization: Choose “I want to provide proof of employment and income.”
- Verify Identity: Input your Social Security Number and a PIN, which is typically the last four digits of your SSN, followed by your four-digit birth year.
- Create Salary Key: Select this option and note the six-digit number provided.
- Provide the Salary Key: Give the verifier your Salary Key along with other necessary personal details.
A Salary Key will allow the verifier to access your pay rate and gross earnings for the last three years, including base pay, overtime, and bonuses.
Special Cases: Immigration Verification
For associates who need employment verification for immigration purposes:
- Access The Work Number as previously described.
- Navigate to the Immigration Tab.
- Print the Immigration Verification form and submit it as required, typically to Homeland Security.
Penske’s use of The Work Number simplifies the verification process, ensuring privacy and compliance with legal standards, and helps associates smoothly navigate their financial and professional validations.
