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Beverage fleets turn to non-CDL vehicles amid driver shortage

Truck manufacturers release vehicles that can support beverage needs without CDL requirement

August 6, 2020

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.

2020 Trucks Report: Manufacturers unveil next year’s improvements

Comfort, collision mitigation, connectivity and electric charge on docket for next generation of trucks

Jeff Cioletti

November 20, 2019

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Here are some snapshots of what’s happening with the industry’s top fleet equipment suppliers and what to expect in 2020 and beyond.

Truck manufacturers upgrading offerings to minimize stress, maximize comfort

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

Jeff Cioletti

October 22, 2019

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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).

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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.

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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.

2020 November

Beverage Industry’s November issue features our annual Craft Beer Report where we provide insight about how the craft beer segment is recovering after the onset of the pandemic halted many on-premise sales. Also in this issue we analyze the factions of the dairy drinks and dairy alternatives, the latest trends impacting the use of protein ingredients in beverages, the release of our annual Trucks Report with updates on 2021 releases, and much more!

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