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How to make sure your route optimization system lives up to its purpose

3 questions fleet managers can ask will help guide system analysis

May 6, 2022

Route optimization is usually high on the list of distributors’ operational priorities, but many facets to the process are often overlooked.

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The latest engines take incremental steps toward greener future

Manufacturers announce new releases, partnerships

Jeff Cioletti

March 30, 2022

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Net-zero emissions is the name of the game, at least that’s the ideal that most engine manufacturers hope to achieve at some point by the middle of this century. For now, they’re all making incremental improvements to ensure that their systems run cleaner, greener and leaner.

2022 Trucks Report: Electric vehicles continue to dominate OEM new-equipment announcements

Trucks manufacturers highlight software improvements

Jeff Cioletti

November 30, 2021

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This year, electric technology dominates the 2022 new truck releases. The report also provides updates for more traditionally fueled vehicles ― which still make up the vast majority of delivery trucks on the road.

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Study shows fleet market adjusting procurement strategies

Pandemic, supply chain impacting fleet delivery choices

Jessica Jacobsen

September 17, 2021

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Fleet Advantage released its latest fleet industry benchmarking survey showing how trends in fuel economy, maintenance, environmental concerns and procurement strategies have changed this past year.

The impact of new fees for fleets

Can roadway congestion be decreased through pricing strategies?

Jeff Cioletti

March 8, 2021

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As we embark on the 30th anniversary of the Federal Highway Administration’s Value Pricing Pilot Program (VPPP), fleet managers are looking at whether they can save time and money by applying congestion pricing strategies.

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Fleet equipment manufacturers look to an electrified future

2021 Trucks Report: Manufacturers unveil latest offerings

Jeff Cioletti

November 3, 2020

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After a complicated year, fleet equipment manufacturers unveil their 2021 Trucks Report. To keep up with sustainability initiatives, more electric trucks are being piloted in the market, and self-driving trucks also are being produced and tested.

Beverage Industry mourns the loss of Tom Kelley

Trucking, transportation columnist brought passion, expertise to publication

Jessica Jacobsen

December 15, 2017

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Although Tom’s work will not be part of Beverage Industry’s publication anymore, his legacy will be remembered by the staff and readers as a man who truly was passionate about his work.

Supplier’s Marketplace: February 2013

February 18, 2013

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Douglas Machine Inc. added a new horizontal case/tray packer to its line of packaging machinery.

Supplier’s Marketplace: November 2012

November 15, 2012

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New mixing, distribution, inspection equipment and more.

Suppliers marketplace: October 2012

October 16, 2012

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Highlighting its Freightliner Trucks Business Class M2, Daimler Trucks North America LLC’s Freightliner trucks offer the M2 106 and M2 112, which both feature best-in-class visibility with a 2,500-square-inch windshield and have numerous manual, automated and automatic transmission choices, the company says.