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Silver Eagle Distributors Truck - Beverage Industry

Beverage fleets increasingly employ vans, non-CDL trucks

Delivery truck trend reflects driver shortage, sustainability

August 6, 2019

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.

Green Fuel Alternatives in Beverage Fleets - Beverage Industry

Green fuel alternatives’ popularity increases in beverage fleets

All-electric, propane finding place in market

Jeff Cioletti

February 21, 2019

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As all-electric technology steadily expands in the market during the next several years, continuous opportunities also will emerge for other green fuel types.

Chevrolet Silverado 2019 - Beverage Industry

A look at 2019 work truck offerings

Upgrades, new releases address driver comfort, safety

Jeff Cioletti

December 17, 2018

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Here’s a look at what you can expect from some of the biggest names in fleet equipment manufacturing.

The 2018 State of the Beverage Fleet Industry

Beverage trends see uptick in refrigerated vehicle usage

Jeff Cioletti

October 16, 2018

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The results of Beverage Industry’s annual Fleet Study are in and they reflect the increasing diversification of fleet equipment, fuel and the best day-to-day practices in modern delivery operations.

Beverage Quality and Safety

Based on an IFT short course, Beverage Quality and Safety offers information on the latest beverage industry trends related to products, processing, and packaging technologies - including new generation nutraceutical beverages

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Beverage Industry Magazine

2019 August

Beverage Industry’s August issue features the latest trends in digital marketing and how it connects consumers to their favorite brands. This issue also features an in-depth look into the energy drinks category, the club store channel and immune health ingredients. Per usual, we also featured the latest products, packaging and machinery.

Check back throughout the month for additional content.

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