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TMCSuperTech provides competition, education

Technology & Maintenance Council’s annual meeting hosts variety of events
July 11, 2011

Vehicle repair and maintenance is only as good as the knowledge and skills of the technicians that perform the work. Consequently, the more successful fleets and maintenance operations invest in continuous training for their technicians to help them keep up with new vehicle technology and diagnostic and repair equipment. Fleet’s technicians can take part in TMCSuperTech, a national technician skills competition dedicated to both honoring technician professionalism and acknowledging the best of the best.


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Telematics advance the game

Technology gives beverage distribution companies an edge
June 20, 2011

To stay competitive in the beverage world, multiple factors need to be considered. Is your product filling a need? Is it well received? Are you producing it in the most cost-efficient way possible? How’s the delivery?  


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The dangers of working in excessive heat

Identify and treat illnesses that are heat related
June 20, 2011

A timely topic for a safety meeting is about working in excessive heat and humidity. The reason being is workers need to take special precautions because such weather conditions can result in a variety of adverse health effects, from discomfort to serious illness, and even death. The body reacts to heat by increasing the blood flow to the skin’s surface and by sweating. This results in cooling as sweat evaporates from the body’s surface and heat is carried to the surface of the body from within by the increased blood flow. Heat also can be lost by radiation and convection from the body’s surface.


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Scrap tire analysis can reduce costs

Columnist David Kolman recommends analyzing scrap tires for fleet maintenance information.
May 17, 2011
It’s hard to imagine many jobs as unpleasant as dealing with scrap tires. Most fleets store, pile or throw scrap tires somewhere behind the maintenance shop.
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Mid-America Trucking Show Post-Show Report

Annual show highlights advancements in trucking
May 16, 2011
The Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) marked its 40th anniversary this year with 1,039 exhibitors and nearly 76,200 attendees March 31-April 2 in Louisville, Ky. The show covered 1.2 million square feet at the Kentucky Expo Center with outdoor displays and “Ride-N-Drive” events.
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Hand Trucks and Carts Ease Delivery, Service

Manufacturers create models that are more easily repairable.
May 16, 2011
With companies watching their expenses, distributors are trying to make their equipment last as long as possible. They are repairing rather than replacing whenever possible, including with their hand trucks and carts.
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Conveyors do More than Transport Beverages

Conveyor manufacturers release models that keep up with high-speed lines.
May 16, 2011
With the goal to get products out the door as quickly and efficiently as possible, bottlers and distributors would like to keep the line moving effectively so they can focus their attention to the numerous other tasks at hand.
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Operations: Lubricant technologies offer smooth operations

April 4, 2011
Food-grade lubricants offer safety, performance.
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New Technology Drives DSD Productivity

Technological advances affect direct store distribution solutions.
April 4, 2011
Keeping pace with updates in technology presents an ongoing challenge. The advent of faster computer processors, smartphones and portable devices with more computing power has revolutionized personal and business connectivity.
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Technician Competitions Help Companies Stay Ahead

Vehicle technicians turn to competition to stay ahead
April 4, 2011
Columnist David Kolman covers vehicle technician competitions that help service people stay ahead of the learning curve.
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Behind the Scenes at Boston Beer Co.

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Global Food Safety Impact on Facilities

AVAILABLE ON DEMAND SQF 2000, FSMA, ISO 22000/PAS220 and other standards continue to gain traction in an attempt to create safer foods and beverages. 

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