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Cooper Tire releases revamped Roadmaster tire

New tire offers wider footprint, decoupling groove to minimize wear

November 27, 2019

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The new tire is SmartWay verified and blends excellent fuel efficiency with long miles until tire change is necessary.

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).

This truck doesn’t just take your drivers from A to B. It takes your business further.

September 1, 2019

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Ready to get on the road to more productivity, higher efficiency and lower operating costs? Here are the top 10 ways the Freightliner® M2 106, powered by the Detroit® DD8™ engine, will get you there.

ContiPressureCheck tire pressure monitoring system.

The 2019 beverage delivery tire guide

The latest releases from Michelin, Continental, Bridgestone and Hankook

Jeff Cioletti

August 26, 2019

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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.

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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.

Night Shift Distributing - Beverage Industry

Night Shift Distributing crafts a path across Massachusetts

Fleet company services 2,000 accounts throughout the state

Jeff Cioletti

July 5, 2019

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Diversification has been a key path to success for many beverage operations in today’s ultra-competitive market. That’s been true for Boston’s Night Shift Brewing, which, in 2016, launched a separate distribution business.

Software improves safety, brand image and bottom line for fleet operators

Electronic logging devices mandates further telematics implementation

Stephanie Cernivec

July 1, 2019

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In the fleet management world, the question no longer is whether beverage companies should implement telematics — it’s how.

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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Beverage Industry Magazine

2019 December

The December year-end issue features a cover story on “Innovations of the Year” and check out the companies honored with “best packages of the year.” The issue also includes a special report on contract packaging, the growth of private-label products and why “Opportuni-Teas” continue to abound for tea ingredients. As usual, the latest trends in new products, packaging and ingredients are highlighted. Happy Holidays to all!

Check back throughout the month for additional content.

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