Earlier this year, Beverage Industry conducted its third annual Fleet Study to offer a snapshot of the size and makeup of today’s delivery fleets, as well as an understanding of the operational concerns and strategies that beverage fleets face every day. Key trends from this year’s survey include the continued popularity of small vans as more options enter the market as well as a continuing split in favor for end-load trucks and trailers compared with traditional side-load equipment.
On the light-duty side of fleets, responses showed a split between passenger vehicles (sedans and SUVs) and light trucks (pickups and small/large vans) has shifted significantly in favor of light trucks. This shift is being supported, in part, by the expanding variety in the small-van segment, which is becoming an increasingly popular choice for multi-role use by sales, merchandising and service personnel.