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Truck manufacturers upgrading offerings to minimize stress, maximize comfort

Suppliers respond to fleet managers priority on driver comfort, improved ergonomics

October 22, 2019

There’s been a massive focus on improving not just the quantity of what’s delivered, but the quality of life for those delivering it.

Liftgates becoming essential component for beverage fleets - Beverage Industry

Tips for improving driver recruitment and retention

Companies move away from CDL-only mindset

Jeff Cioletti

October 3, 2019

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Perhaps the biggest fleet-related issue that probably isn’t going away any time soon is the shortage of drivers, especially those with a commercial driver’s license (CDL).

This truck doesn’t just take your drivers from A to B. It takes your business further.

September 1, 2019

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Ready to get on the road to more productivity, higher efficiency and lower operating costs? Here are the top 10 ways the Freightliner® M2 106, powered by the Detroit® DD8™ engine, will get you there.

Silver Eagle Distributors Truck - Beverage Industry

Beverage fleets increasingly employ vans, non-CDL trucks

Delivery truck trend reflects driver shortage, sustainability

Jeff Cioletti

August 6, 2019

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Beverage fleets now are getting creative with the types of applications for which they deploy lighter, non-CDL-required vehicles.

Liftgates becoming essential component for beverage fleets

Charging solutions keep liftgates operational

Jeff Cioletti

May 31, 2019

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With the move to rear-load bulk trailers versus traditional side-loaders, liftgates have been playing a much more prominent role in beverage distribution fleets.

Isuzu Truck Knapheide KUVcc - Beverage Industry

Isuzu unveils three new E-Series trucks

11-foot cab bodies can handle payloads of 14,500 pounds

May 15, 2019

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Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. unveiled new road-ready bodies for select Isuzu N-Series trucks.

Associations, lawmakers address truck driver shortage

DRIVE-Safe Act would allow drivers 18-21 obtain CDL

Jessica Jacobsen

May 13, 2019

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According to the American Trucking Association (ATA), the nation needs an estimated 50,000 additional truck drivers immediately as the shortage is expected to grow to more than 174,000 by 2026.

Isuzu expands Road-Ready Body Program

Expansion offers more choice to dealers, customers

April 18, 2019

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The program’s expansion is designed to help Isuzu dealers and customers have a wider selection of bodies from which to choose, the company says.

Fleet Management Practices - Beverage Industry

Shortage of qualified CDL drivers poses industry challenges

Implementing additional trainers, equipment can help manage shortages

Jeff Cioletti

March 25, 2019

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Training is tricky business, especially in an era where beverage distributors in virtually every U.S. city are dealing with a shortage of qualified CDL drivers.

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.

2019 October

Beverage Industry’s October issue features a cover story on our 2019 Executive of the Year, Jim Koch of the Boston Beer Co. This issue also features a category focus on bottled water and the innovations that abound in flavored, functional and sparkling waters. The issue also includes an ingredient spotlight on the beloved chocolate ingredient as well as voice-picking solutions aimed at streamlining beverage warehouses. As usual, we rounded up the latest trends in products, packaging and ingredients.

Check back throughout the month for additional content.

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