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When an event truck becomes an event

Next generation event trucks offer craft brewers added functionality

March 3, 2023

Delivery concepts has become a leading upfit specialist for temperature-controlled delivery vehicles, enabling fleets to customize around their individual needs.

Distribution

Discover the questions to ask when selecting a fleet fuel card

Fuel cards can help operations across any size

Jeff Cioletti

January 30, 2023

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Whether you’re in the market for a change of provider or completely new to fleet cards, here are some questions you should answer before you find the right one.

Peterbilt updates service subscription process

January 13, 2023

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Peterbilt Motors Co. announced enhancements to its SmartLINQ services. The process for customers to manage their SmartLINQ subscription online has become more convenient thanks to the PACCAR Solutions web portal, it says.

Hendrickson, Mack Trucks partner for HAULMAAX EX suspension

December 21, 2022

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

Distribution

Carts, hand trucks address challenges of beverage delivery

Delivery equipment prioritize ergonomics, durability

Jessica Jacobsen

April 28, 2021

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The grind of direct-store-delivery encourages OEMs to develop equipment that supports the safety of personnel while remaining durable for the long haul.

Beverage fleets make room for low-cab-forward configurations

Cabovers support urban growth, push for electric vehicles

Jeff Cioletti

December 4, 2020

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Cabovers have been known for their niche usage in U.S. distribution, but as urbanization and electric solutions gain traction, the commercial vehicle is seeing a resurgence.

Distribution

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.

Lytx data show driving risk changes during pandemic

Animal strikes by vehicles up since shelter-in-place guidelines, data finds

May 7, 2020

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Fleet video telematics provider Lytx, San Diego, shared new insights about changes in driving risk tied to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated guidelines to help control the spread of the virus.