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As cyberattacks increase, every facet of operation is vulnerable

Fleets wired can be vulnerable can take steps to protect against cybercriminals

Jeff Cioletti

July 28, 2022

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.

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Pandemic prompts fleet managers to rethink long-term operational practices

Parts, staff shortages alter how fleet managers approach operations

Jeff Cioletti

June 30, 2022

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

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Electric vehicle charging infrastructure is expanding rapidly across the United States

EV charging stations and other infrastructure get government boost

Jeff Cioletti

June 1, 2022

To gain a place in fleet operations, electric vehicles need the charging infrastructure to support this switch. The federal government as well as truck manufacturers are working to build up this support system.

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How to make sure your route optimization system lives up to its purpose

3 questions fleet managers can ask will help guide system analysis

Jeff Cioletti

May 6, 2022

Route optimization is usually high on the list of distributors’ operational priorities, but many facets to the process are often overlooked.

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The latest engines take incremental steps toward greener future

Manufacturers announce new releases, partnerships

Jeff Cioletti

March 30, 2022

Net-zero emissions is the name of the game, at least that’s the ideal that most engine manufacturers hope to achieve at some point by the middle of this century. For now, they’re all making incremental improvements to ensure that their systems run cleaner, greener and leaner.

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Tire manufacturers will help shape the future of America’s infrastructure

U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association shares 6 policy areas it hopes to advance

Jeff Cioletti

March 3, 2022

As the United States begins work on the most ambitious infrastructure initiatives in decades, the tire industry is poised to play a vocal role in guiding some key policies of its own within that realm.

A look at refrigerated bodies and trailers designed for today’s efficiency standards

Suppliers continue to innovate refrigerated body, trailer options as demand increases

Jeff Cioletti

January 31, 2022

As certain styles of craft beer and functional beverages require special, climate-controlled handling in the last mile, demand for refrigerated trailers is on the rise.

Liftgates support rear-load delivery needs

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Liftgates continue to support rear-load delivery needs

Suppliers aid bulk-delivery models with upgrades to liftgates

Jeff Cioletti

December 28, 2021

By and large, the overall movement continues to be toward rear-load bulk delivery for beverage fleets. As such, liftgate innovations will remain in lockstep with this shift.

2022 Trucks Report: Electric vehicles continue to dominate OEM new-equipment announcements

Trucks manufacturers highlight software improvements

Jeff Cioletti

November 30, 2021

This year, electric technology dominates the 2022 new truck releases. The report also provides updates for more traditionally fueled vehicles ― which still make up the vast majority of delivery trucks on the road.