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DSD data delivers strategic advantages during pandemic

Technology adapts as eCommerce utilization expands across beverage industry

March 22, 2021

Direct-store-delivery technology is helping beverage brands flex operations to ensure there is ample beverage stock wherever it’s needed.

The impact of new fees for fleets

Can roadway congestion be decreased through pricing strategies?

Jeff Cioletti

March 8, 2021

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As we embark on the 30th anniversary of the Federal Highway Administration’s Value Pricing Pilot Program (VPPP), fleet managers are looking at whether they can save time and money by applying congestion pricing strategies.

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Battery-electric technology advances to further electric fleet evolution

Jeff Cioletti

February 4, 2021

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As companies strive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, electric is not only the future of fleets, it’s starting to be the present as well. Read more in Jeff Cioletti’s column.

Larson Electronics offers no-contact disinfecting devices

Personal Protective Equipment limits spread of COVID-19

January 13, 2021

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Larson Electronics has ramped up production of several portable no-contact disinfecting devices designed to keep warehouses and plant employees safe.

Rite-Hite offers advanced wheel chock system

Sensor provides audible and visual alerts during trailer docking

January 12, 2021

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To prevent the ineffective and dangerous practice of chocking trailer tires, Rite-Hite Corp. offers an advanced wheel chock system: Global Wheel Chock (GWC).

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Fleet vehicle manufacturers reveal how COVID-19 has impacted supply chain

Companies adjust processes to support safe manufacturing environment

Jeff Cioletti

January 8, 2021

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When COVID-19 shut down many operations across the United States, many wondered what it would mean for their business. Jeff Cioletti checks in with fleet manufacturers to see how they’ve weathered the storm.

Beverage fleets make room for low-cab-forward configurations

Cabovers support urban growth, push for electric vehicles

Jeff Cioletti

December 4, 2020

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Cabovers have been known for their niche usage in U.S. distribution, but as urbanization and electric solutions gain traction, the commercial vehicle is seeing a resurgence.

Lytx technology captures risky in-cab driver behavior

Distracted driving curtailed with DriveCam Event Recorder

December 2, 2020

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Lytx announced the release of new technology enhancements that puts more power and safety in the hands of drivers.

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Fleet equipment manufacturers look to an electrified future

2021 Trucks Report: Manufacturers unveil latest offerings

Jeff Cioletti

November 3, 2020

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After a complicated year, fleet equipment manufacturers unveil their 2021 Trucks Report. To keep up with sustainability initiatives, more electric trucks are being piloted in the market, and self-driving trucks also are being produced and tested.

Encompass Technologies, Orchestra Software announce merger

Merger creates connected supply chain

October 19, 2020

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Encompass Technologies and Orchestra Software announced they will combine to become one company. Each company has played a major role in building the foundation for the beverage industry and serving as the system of record and operations in their respective markets (production and distribution).