beverage fleet

Kelly Anderson Group celebrates rebranding

Company go-to source for fleets seeking growth, profitability

November 24, 2020

Impact Solutions Inc. is celebrating a rebranding to Kelly Anderson Group. The name change consolidates the six current Impact divisions, which help transportation companies Find, Recruit, Retain, Train and Manage Drivers and Staff.

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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.

PepsiCo releases 2020 Green Bond Report

Company has allocated $447M Green Bonds as of Dec. 31, 2019

October 13, 2020

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PepsiCo Inc., Purchase, N.Y., released its 2020 Green Bond Report, which provides an update on the allocation of the use of net proceeds from its first Green Bond, issued in October 2019 for $1 billion. As disclosed at issuance, the Green Bond's net proceeds are to be allocated to investments where PepsiCo believes it can make a lasting impact on priorities within its sustainability agenda, including packaging, decarbonization and water, while advancing several of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

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Should you buy or lease your beverage trucks?

Leasing more attractive in financial uncertainty

Jeff Cioletti

August 31, 2020

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In fleet management, the decision to buy or lease trucks or equipment is an important decision dependent on many factors including maintenance schedules and financial climate.

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Fleet Advantage offers data-driven software to help manage truck fleets

ATLAAS monitors more than 54K trucks

August 10, 2020

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Noting that truck procurement can be challenging for beverage distributors, Fleet Advantage provides truck and trailer leasing and matching proprietary data-driven IT processes with fleet analytics using the latest eco-efficient clean diesel technology which in turn reduces operating costs.

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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

Jeff Cioletti

August 6, 2020

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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.

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The cooler side of refrigerated truck bodies, trailers

Fleet suppliers design trailers, systems that support today’s refrigerated beverage needs

Jeff Cioletti

June 26, 2020

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As refrigerated beverages proliferate the retail channels, suppliers are upgrading their refrigerated truck and trailer options for beverage distribution.

Beverage fleets rewrite their playbooks during unprecedented times

With on-premise accounts silent, wholesalers see boost from off-premise network

Jeff Cioletti

May 27, 2020

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The COVID-19 pandemic has forced beverage distribution operations across the country to pivot and rethink most of their day-to-day operations.

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Insight Fusion software gives managers new perspective on transportation management strategy

Next-gen business tool assimilates detailed reporting, data visualization to save companies money

May 11, 2020

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Transportation Insight unveiled its next-generation business intelligence tool: Insight Fusion. The powerful analytics solution brings “real-time” visibility and actionable insights to transform supply chain and logistic programs, the company says.

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.