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Green Fuel Alternatives in Beverage Fleets - Beverage Industry

Green fuel alternatives’ popularity increases in beverage fleets

All-electric, propane finding place in market

Jeff Cioletti

February 21, 2019

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As all-electric technology steadily expands in the market during the next several years, continuous opportunities also will emerge for other green fuel types.

Del Papa Distributing Truck - Beverage Industry

Del Papa Distributing rises in face of market challenges

Beer wholesaler tackles natural disasters, market evolution

Jeff Cioletti

January 22, 2019

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Del Papa Distributing, Victoria, Texas, can teach other wholesalers a thing or two about weathering the storm — literally and figuratively — including the challenges wrought by both Mother Nature and the nature of the rapidly evolving beer distribution landscape.

Chevrolet Silverado 2019 - Beverage Industry

A look at 2019 work truck offerings

Upgrades, new releases address driver comfort, safety

Jeff Cioletti

December 17, 2018

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Here’s a look at what you can expect from some of the biggest names in fleet equipment manufacturing.

Atlas Distributing’s fleet makeup includes 15 Ford Transit Vans to support its merchandising fleet. - Beverage Industry

Atlas Distributing tackles driver recruitment, retention

Driver training facilitates safety on-site and on the road

Jeff Cioletti

November 19, 2018

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Recruiting and retaining qualified delivery teams has been one of the biggest challenges for beverage distributors of all sizes in recent years and it’s something that Atlas Distributing, Auburn, Mass., has been proactive in addressing.

Fleet Management Practices - Beverage Industry

The 2018 State of the Beverage Fleet Industry

Beverage trends see uptick in refrigerated vehicle usage

Jeff Cioletti

October 16, 2018

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The results of Beverage Industry’s annual Fleet Study are in and they reflect the increasing diversification of fleet equipment, fuel and the best day-to-day practices in modern delivery operations.

Anheuser-Busch Nikola Motor Co. truck. - Beverage Industry

Beverage fleets get wired for the future of delivery

Electric vehicles offer fleets expanded sustainability options

Jeff Cioletti

September 24, 2018

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As equipment manufacturers get ready to reveal their 2019 product plans, we expect to see many more companies plugging in to the future of beverage distribution.

The PreView Plus from PRECO Electronics. - Beverage Industry

Fleet managers work to reduce life-threatening accidents

High-tech monitoring devices aid in highway safety

Jeff Cioletti

August 20, 2018

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Here’s some of the latest high-tech safety technology solutions, as well as an aluminum product that helps reduce catastrophic accidents with little high-tech interface.

Harpoon Brewery Distributing Co. - Beverage Industry

Boston-based Harpoon Brewery operates its own distribution business

Wholesaler arm masters its home market

Jeff Cioletti

July 19, 2018

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Sometimes you want to take care of your own backyard. That’s essentially the reason that Boston-based Harpoon Brewery — now the 18th largest craft brewer in the country, according to the Brewers Association, operates a separate distribution business to serve its home market.

Tips to maximize fleets’ productivity

Fleet optimization plans can reduce asset counts, costs

Jeff Cioletti

June 25, 2018

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A team might be delivering to more accounts with fewer miles and hours on the road, but are those vehicles spending enough hours on the road?

Top 10 Beverage Fleet Management Practices

These protocols can help minimize downtime

Jeff Cioletti

May 23, 2018

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Certain industry-leading best practices can be adapted to just about any size beverage distribution business to help minimize downtime. Here are the Top 10.

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Beverage Industry Magazine

2019 March

The time has come for our annual Beer Market Report series of articles – find out the latest trends impacting the category. We also present a cover story on Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and how the company is helping those affected by the California wild fires. Founder of Shmaltz Brewing Co. celebrates his Jewish heritage with craft beers. And per usual, we rounded up the latest products, packaging and innovations seen in the industry.

Check back throughout the month for additional content.

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