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Operations, fleet professionals gather for BevOps Fleet Summit

Education highlights state of industry, alternative fuels

April 25, 2022

The BevOps Fleet Summit welcomed attendees to its return to in-person with the 15th annual conference, which took place March 22-24 at the M Resort in Henderson, Nev.

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Carts, hand trucks indispensable in last mile delivery

Maneuvering loads in tight retail spaces key for carts, hand trucks

Barbara Harfmann

April 22, 2022

In beverage distribution operations, hand trucks and carts are indispensable pieces of material handling equipment that help transport heavy, bulky cases of beverages from delivery trucks to point-of-sale at retail stores.

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The latest engines take incremental steps toward greener future

Manufacturers announce new releases, partnerships

Jeff Cioletti

March 30, 2022

Net-zero emissions is the name of the game, at least that’s the ideal that most engine manufacturers hope to achieve at some point by the middle of this century. For now, they’re all making incremental improvements to ensure that their systems run cleaner, greener and leaner.

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DSD provides high-tech solutions, improve accuracy and sales

Optimizing efficiency and data key for DSD

Barbara Harfmann

March 28, 2022

Moving a burgeoning amount of SKUs from point A to point B has only gotten more complicated. Direct-store delivery (DSD) software and hardware solutions not only increases product traceability and sales, but provides on-demand simplicity and better customer service.

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Tire manufacturers will help shape the future of America’s infrastructure

U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association shares 6 policy areas it hopes to advance

Jeff Cioletti

March 3, 2022

As the United States begins work on the most ambitious infrastructure initiatives in decades, the tire industry is poised to play a vocal role in guiding some key policies of its own within that realm.

BevOps returns to in-person

Annual summit welcomes fleet, operations experts

February 4, 2022

The BevOps Fleet Summit will take place March 22-24 at the M Resort Spa & Casino in Henderson, Nev. The conference will address the business challenges and industry trends of today’s beverage marketplace and how operators can prepare for what’s next.

A look at refrigerated bodies and trailers designed for today’s efficiency standards

Suppliers continue to innovate refrigerated body, trailer options as demand increases

Jeff Cioletti

January 31, 2022

As certain styles of craft beer and functional beverages require special, climate-controlled handling in the last mile, demand for refrigerated trailers is on the rise.

PACCAR hosts editors at Kenworth Zero Emissions event

Truck manufacturer spotlights battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

January 28, 2022

Editors gathered at the PACCAR Innovation Center in Sunnyvale, Calif., in mid-January, where the fleet manufacture hosted a Kenworth Zero Emissions Test Drive event. Among the innovations highlighted at the event were the T680FCEV, the T680E, the K270E and the K370E, as well as charging and infrastructure details.

Liftgates support rear-load delivery needs

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Liftgates continue to support rear-load delivery needs

Suppliers aid bulk-delivery models with upgrades to liftgates

Jeff Cioletti

December 28, 2021

By and large, the overall movement continues to be toward rear-load bulk delivery for beverage fleets. As such, liftgate innovations will remain in lockstep with this shift.

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Reusable container systems help reduce companies’ carbon footprint

Plastic pallets helps reduce CO2 emission during transportation

Lauren Sabetta

December 22, 2021

By reducing the repeated need for single-use packaging, reusable containers not only help companies become more cost-efficient, but also helps combat climate change by further reducing companies’ carbon footprint.

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Operations, fleet professionals gather for BevOps Fleet Summit

Carts, hand trucks indispensable in last mile delivery

The latest engines take incremental steps toward greener future

DSD provides high-tech solutions, improve accuracy and sales

Tire manufacturers will help shape the future of America’s infrastructure

BevOps returns to in-person

A look at refrigerated bodies and trailers designed for today’s efficiency standards

PACCAR hosts editors at Kenworth Zero Emissions event

Liftgates continue to support rear-load delivery needs

Reusable container systems help reduce companies’ carbon footprint

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Elevate your expertise in the beverage marketplace with unparalleled insights and connections.

Join thousands of beverage professionals today. Shouldn’t you know what they know?

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