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Autonomous vehicles fleets are the future, and the future is getting closer

Autonomous food, beverage delivery will be among the fastest growing sectors, second only to retail, report shows
Jeff Cioletti
September 30, 2022

At the end of last year the global autonomous last-mile delivery market was expected to reach a total value of nearly $13 billion. By 2030, that number is expected to increase more than seven-fold to $90.21 billion, according to a report titled “2022 Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Market,” published by Allied Market Research.


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Planning for vehicle retirement

Key considerations for retiring old vehicles and replacing them with new ones
Jeff Cioletti
September 2, 2022

It’s never too early to start thinking about retirement — of your vehicles, that is. And it’s a no-brainer that every company should have a succession plan of sorts in place for your fleet equipment. 


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Cyberattacks in beverage operations
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As cyberattacks increase, every facet of operation is vulnerable

Fleets wired can be vulnerable can take steps to protect against cybercriminals
Jeff Cioletti
July 28, 2022

Cyberattacks can disrupt any operations, and food and beverage companies are no different. Experts advise the practices distributors can employ to help fortify themselves against cybersecurity breaches.


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Pandemic prompts fleet managers to rethink long-term operational practices

Parts, staff shortages alter how fleet managers approach operations
Jeff Cioletti
June 30, 2022

The lessons the COVID-19 era have taught delivery fleets are numerous and likely will help fleets work smarter in the years to come.


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The MD2000 is a new automated reefer door for refrigerated trucks and trailers.

Automated reefer door provides temperature control, fuel savings

June 3, 2022

Automated reefer door electronically senses the presence of workers and cargo passing through and quickly closes once the passage is clear.


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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.


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Predictive analytics driving delivery forward

Telematics suppliers highlight cost savings, safety from systems
Jamie Popp
May 26, 2022
Telematics platforms combining truck and driver safety and vehicle data is learning, adapting — and even training drivers — in real time.
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TRU-Vu releases sunlight readable LCD monitor

May 12, 2022

TRU-Vu Monitors Inc. released a 15.6-inch sunlight readable LCD display designed to operate in direct, bright sunlight, or in other high ambient light conditions. 


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How to make sure your route optimization system lives up to its purpose

3 questions fleet managers can ask will help guide system analysis
Jeff Cioletti
May 6, 2022
Route optimization is usually high on the list of distributors’ operational priorities, but many facets to the process are often overlooked.
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Conveyors focal point of beverage operations

Diversity of packaging impacts conveyors
Barbara Harfmann
April 26, 2022
In the wake of SKU proliferation, smaller batches and more frequent changeovers, beverage conveyors not only have to handle a plethora of packaging shapes and sizes, but original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) need to ensure that their conveyors are outfitted for the present and the future.
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