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Should you buy or lease your beverage trucks?

Leasing more attractive in financial uncertainty

August 31, 2020

In fleet management, the decision to buy or lease trucks or equipment is an important decision dependent on many factors including maintenance schedules and financial climate.

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Beverage fleets turn to non-CDL vehicles amid driver shortage

Truck manufacturers release vehicles that can support beverage needs without CDL requirement

Jeff Cioletti

August 6, 2020

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The trucking industry is facing a historic shortage of qualified CDL drivers. To aid distribution networks, truck manufacturers have developed vehicles that don’t require a CDL.

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The cooler side of refrigerated truck bodies, trailers

Fleet suppliers design trailers, systems that support today’s refrigerated beverage needs

Jeff Cioletti

June 26, 2020

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As refrigerated beverages proliferate the retail channels, suppliers are upgrading their refrigerated truck and trailer options for beverage distribution.

Beverage fleets rewrite their playbooks during unprecedented times

With on-premise accounts silent, wholesalers see boost from off-premise network

Jeff Cioletti

May 27, 2020

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The COVID-19 pandemic has forced beverage distribution operations across the country to pivot and rethink most of their day-to-day operations.

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Autonomous vehicle technology companies ramp up development for fleets

Self-driving truck market expected to grow 10% CAGR through 2025

Jeff Cioletti

May 5, 2020

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If you talk to anyone in Silicon Valley, you’d think that self-driving vehicles would be dominating the streets by next week.

Distribution

Scheduling preventative maintenance is not without its issues for fleets

Avoiding common mistakes can help your beverage fleet runnings

Jeff Cioletti

April 12, 2020

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When it comes to a maintenance schedule, the same philosophy that applies to a fleet’s overall makeup is relevant here: There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all solution. However, there are some basic guidelines every beverage delivery fleet should be following, regardless of size, and the experts are here to answer some frequently asked questions related to those.

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Beverage fleets future gets electrified

Alcohol, non-alcohol manufacturers invest in electric-powered trucks

Jeff Cioletti

March 19, 2020

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Alternative fuels and green vehicles have taken many forms in the past dozen or so years, but unsurprisingly, the form that’s been dominating much of the public conversation has been electric — even though we are still many years away from any meaningful widespread deployment.

Tire manufacturers improve performance with latest models

Suppliers tout energy reduction, customer service

Jeff Cioletti

February 25, 2020

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As we roll into 2020, here are some of the solutions to keep an eye out for to ensure that your operation is always moving forward smoothly and safely.

Tracking technology helps Adams Beverages’ field team

AB InBev distributor turns to latest technology to streamline routes

Jeff Cioletti

January 21, 2020

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The family owned AB InBev distributor has become a force in the South, with a network of distribution facilities that bring with them their own sets of rewards and challenges.

G.G. Distributing prioritizes drivers needs

Beer wholesaler opens new facility in Tyler, Texas

Jeff Cioletti

December 20, 2019

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The true measure of a successful distribution operation is how well it manages change. And most wholesalers can learn a thing or two about that from G.G. Distributing.

How a New Breed of Pet Preform Systems Can Help You Be More Flexible, Competitive and Adaptable in Today’s Changing Market

In recent years, the beverage industry has seen a huge trend toward more SKUs, shorter production runs and more frequent design conversions. To solve these challenges and take advantage of these opportunities, a new breed of mid-volume PET preform systems is helping both emerging and established beverage producers achieve the flexibility and production output needed to effectively meet these trends.

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2020 October

Beverage Industry’s October issue spotlights leaders throughout the beverage market and how they are steering their company’s throughout the pandemic. Also in this issue is an update on the bottled water market and it continues to post strong volume gains, how natural and organic retailers are combating broader competition, the ingredient solutions available for next-generation performance beverages, and much more!

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