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Video safety and telematics are becoming standard on many OEMs’ equipment offerings, and drivers have embraced this change as more are being rewarded for good driving behavior.

In an effort to provide more sustainable options for transport refrigeration, Carrier Transicold released four premium performance trailer refrigeration units.

Hendrickson partnered with Mack Trucks to offer customers the Next Generation HAULMAAX EX, a heavy-duty rubber suspension system. 

This year, electric technology dominates the 2023 new truck releases. But there’s also quite a bit of innovation happening in more traditionally fueled vehicles like diesel- and gasoline-powered trucks. Natural gas also makes a bit of a comeback this year with some new engine announcements.

Every beverage delivery fleet is insured, but not every fleet is necessarily insurer-ready. Fleet managers can take certain steps to help save money.

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.

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. 

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.

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

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