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Pandemic prompts fleet managers to rethink long-term operational practices

Parts, staff shortages alter how fleet managers approach operations

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.

Rite-Hite offers advanced wheel chock system

Sensor provides audible and visual alerts during trailer docking

January 12, 2021

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To prevent the ineffective and dangerous practice of chocking trailer tires, Rite-Hite Corp. offers an advanced wheel chock system: Global Wheel Chock (GWC).

Kinedyne LLC introduced a new family of ergonomically advanced EASE-Z Winch Bars - Beverage Industry

Kinedyne introduces ergonomically advanced EASE-Z Winch Bars

Winch bar provide leverage, eliminate back strain

March 4, 2019

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The patented Z-shaped winch bar rotates 360 degrees, providing users with greater leverage.

Continental Tire's ContiPressureCheck Solo - Beverage Industry

Continental Tire unveils new monitoring system for trailers

ContiPressureCheck Solo detects low-tire pressure

June 25, 2018

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The simple and low-maintenance solution for trailer tire monitoring notifies the driver of tire pressure issues in real-time while keeping the trailer system completely separate from the tractor.

Fleet Management Practices - Beverage Industry

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.

BountyBev benefits from compact distribution operations

Craft beer wholesaler’s nimble operations benefit customers

Jeff Cioletti

April 24, 2018

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The modern beer market dynamic created the opportunity for small, boutique start-up distributors for which craft beer is their entire raison d’etre.

Continental ContiConnect Digital Tire - Beverage Industry

Tire manufacturers showcase innovations for beverage delivery

Tires help to optimize delivery and fuel efficiency

Jeff Cioletti

February 27, 2018

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Although tires aren’t always the first items distributors think of when optimizing delivery and fuel efficiency, their role in getting cases safely and cost-effectively from points A to B cannot be overstated.

Top Maintenance Costs Chart Fleet Study 2017

The 2017 State of the Beverage Fleet Industry

Beverage Industry releases results from annual fleet survey

Tom Kelley

September 15, 2017

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Beverage Industry conducted its fifth annual fleet survey earlier this year to get the latest data on the size and makeup of current delivery fleets, as well as operational concerns and strategies. As with years past, the survey offers the publication an opportunity to see which operations are having the greatest impact on beverage fleets.

Leasing can benefit smaller beverage fleets

Ryder’s ChoiceLease offers flexibility in maintenance, financial options

Tom Kelley

June 16, 2017

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With a few notable exceptions, full-service leasing continues to be much more popular among the very large fleets than it is among the smaller fleets of Beverage Industry readers.