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Lessons in leadership

Key qualities that separate the role from management

August 27, 2012

It has been my experience that there is a considerable difference between being a manager and being a leader.

Telematics provide fuel to seek efficiency

July 16, 2012

With fuel prices hitting $4 in many areas across the United States this spring, telematics solutions providers have seen a spike in interest for their offerings.

Carts and hand trucks ease heavy lifting

Jennifer Zegler

May 14, 2012

Transporting cases, crates, kegs and additional point-of-sale items from warehouses and trucks into retailers often is a physically demanding task.

Innovations on display at Mid-America Trucking Show

David Kolman

May 14, 2012

This year’s Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) featured 1,070 exhibitors in 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space.

DSD technology streamlines delivery

DSD solutions stay in step with technology, costs

Jennifer Zegler

April 16, 2012

Businesses seeking to empower — and monitor — their employees in the field have adopted smartphones and tablet computers and are leveraging wireless capabilities to increase communication. In response, direct-store delivery (DSD) software and hardware suppliers are developing new options that help these mobile workforces.

Warranty administration through technology

Software tracks opportunities for fleet advantages

David Kolman

April 16, 2012

Warranty administration involves the tracking and recovery of all vehicle expenses related to manufacturer recalls and vehicle warranty-covered repairs. Although it can be a time-consuming and complex task, warranty recovery also can be one of the quickest ways to improve a fleet’s operational bottom line.

Efficiency through tire advances

Benefits for transportation’s bottom line — and beyond

David Kolman

March 12, 2012

Tire technology is not a category that is immune to ongoing technology advancements. To gain some insight into this progression, I visited with Gary Enterline, product category manager for Greenville, S.C.-based Michelin Americas Truck Tires. Dedicated to the improvement of sustainable mobility, Michelin designs, manufactures and sells tires for every type of vehicle.

Liftgate choice and use advice

Easing delivery through proper operation

David Kolman

February 15, 2012

Within the variety of liftgate styles, each is meant to improve truck loading and unloading, especially when the shipping or receiving location does not have a loading dock, making manual loading and unloading necessary. Liftgates can increase delivery speed, particularly with heavy cargo.

Team building for business success

Insight from a sports legend for better operations

David Kolman

January 12, 2012

These days, you seldom hear a star discuss the importance of teamwork. Typically, the “celebrity” drones on and on about his greatness without a mention of how others helped his organization’s success.

Prevention is the best policy to avoid asset loss

Deter stealing through safety measures, workplace attitude

December 13, 2011

Theft is as much of a problem at vehicle maintenance and repair facilities as it is with any other organization — and maybe even more so.

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Lessons in leadership

Telematics provide fuel to seek efficiency

Carts and hand trucks ease heavy lifting

Innovations on display at Mid-America Trucking Show

DSD technology streamlines delivery

Warranty administration through technology

Efficiency through tire advances

Liftgate choice and use advice

Team building for business success

Prevention is the best policy to avoid asset loss

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

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