When moving products from Point A to Point B, truck drivers know that any kind of crash can wreak havoc on beverage distribution. Innovations in collision avoidance systems can have almost immediate, tangible effects.

Changing distribution demands have spurred an increase in the number of vehicles needed for food and beverage distribution, which also is bolstering the demand for telematics solutions.

Continuing education is part of virtually every professional field, but it’s often an afterthought in commercial delivery. However, ongoing training can promote a safety culture within the distribution company and improves the company’s safety scores.

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.

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.

The display module enhances the operator experience with greater functionality and an interface designed to simplify onboarding, maximize productivity and reinforce safety, the company says.

A number of the industry’s leading tire suppliers have unveiled a range of new products, as well as technical enhancements to existing models to improve the performance of beverage distributors.

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.

Here’s a snapshot of some of the latest solutions that are arming distributors with not only the most up-to-date safety features, but with real-time intelligence that enables them to run smarter.