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Trucking industry eager to attract younger drivers

Driver shortage prompts action from legislators

January 30, 2025

The U.S. trucking industry continues to face a significant challenge: a shortage of drivers. As older drivers retire, fewer younger individuals are entering the profession. The industry is exploring several solutions to address this issue.

California law prompts increased interest in natural colors

Innovations in natural color support beverage-makers’ color concept needs

Jessica Jacobsen

October 29, 2024

The signing of California AB-2316 and AB-418 have placed greater interest on natural color solutions as beverage manufacturers consider impact of state’s legislation.

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Electric vehicle charging infrastructure is expanding rapidly across the United States

EV charging stations and other infrastructure get government boost

Jeff Cioletti

June 1, 2022

To gain a place in fleet operations, electric vehicles need the charging infrastructure to support this switch. The federal government as well as truck manufacturers are working to build up this support system.

Distribution

Evolution of telematics technology helps distributors realize benefits

ELD mandate furthers telematics adoption among beverage operations

Jessica Jacobsen

May 27, 2020

As the ELD mandate took effect in late 2019, beverage distributors were quick to adopt telematics solutions, which have seen benefits go beyond compliance.

distilleries shifting production from spirits to hand sanitizer

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Craft distillers call for action to remedy COVID-19 impact

Industry stakeholders, government collaborate to implement relief efforts

Sarah Graybill

May 27, 2020

Much has changed in the beverage landscape as a result of COVID-19. As craft distilleries grapple with shuttered tasting rooms and falling sales, owners report that reopening and sustaining business in this climate isn’t looking bright.

Spirits community rallies to help address hand sanitizer shortage

Global, craft distillers shift production to hand cleaner

Jessica Jacobsen

March 24, 2020

With guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) and exemptions and authorizations granted by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), many spirits-makers are helping to manufacture ethanol-based hand sanitizer.

Software improves safety, brand image and bottom line for fleet operators

Electronic logging devices mandates further telematics implementation

Stephanie Cernivec

July 1, 2019

In the fleet management world, the question no longer is whether beverage companies should implement telematics — it’s how.

Prudent compliance worth investment

Agencies lay out rules, regulations for beverage-makers

John Peter Koss

November 23, 2018

Wherever you go, whomever you contact and everything you see in the beverage arena, in some manner, is governed by regulatory jurisdiction.

Craft beer act garners partisan support

Bill proposes lowering excise tax on domestic brewers’ first 60K barrels

Jessica Jacobsen

March 15, 2017

At a time when the divisive nature of the United States is receiving much attention, it seems as though we have found a topic that both sides can agree upon: craft beer. In late January, the Craft Beer Modernization and Tax Reform Act was introduced in both chambers of Congress with bipartisan support.

Regulations impact beverage fleet management

Meeting regulations costly for fleet trucks

Tom Kelley

July 15, 2016

In today’s business world, the toughest expenses to plan for are the direct and indirect costs that arise from meeting regulations and the instability of this environment.