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Beverage Industry’s fifth annual fleet graphics awards

Advertising and marketing essentially are story-telling. Short stories by necessity but nonetheless story-telling. One of the first lessons taught about creating a story in many composition and creative writing classes is to show, don’t tell. The audience more likely will remember a story when they’re shown a picture in their mind’s eye, than if the story merely is told.

Dashboard cameras alert drivers, provide actionable insights

Collision avoidance systems bring measurable improvements to operational safety

Jeff Cioletti

June 3, 2021

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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.

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Telematics solutions keep driver safety paramount

Reduced costs bolster ROI on telematics technology

Jennifer Storelli

May 20, 2021

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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.

ISUZU unveils N-Series diesel truck with stability control

Truck drivers benefit from enhanced safety

May 5, 2021

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Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. announced major enhancements to its popular N-Series Diesel Trucks for 2022.

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Ongoing driver training promotes safety culture

Third-party systems can support safe driving operations

Jeff Cioletti

May 3, 2021

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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.

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Carts, hand trucks address challenges of beverage delivery

Delivery equipment prioritize ergonomics, durability

Jessica Jacobsen

April 28, 2021

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The grind of direct-store-delivery encourages OEMs to develop equipment that supports the safety of personnel while remaining durable for the long haul.

Link offers new LB20-42-108SA ramp with weight capacity of 1,250 pounds

Folding ramp facilitates last-mile delivery to grocery stores

April 6, 2021

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Link Manufacturing introduced a new 42-inch-by-108-inch spring-assisted folding aluminum ramp.

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Beverage fleets serve as valuable billboards

Technology helps graphics become crisper, more impactful

Jeff Cioletti

March 30, 2021

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Technology is helping fleet graphics leave an even bigger impact. This will be key as consumers indicate recognition of wrapped vehicles even a month removed.

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DSD data delivers strategic advantages during pandemic

Technology adapts as eCommerce utilization expands across beverage industry

Jennifer Storelli

March 22, 2021

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Direct-store-delivery technology is helping beverage brands flex operations to ensure there is ample beverage stock wherever it’s needed.

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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Battery-electric technology advances to further electric fleet evolution

Jeff Cioletti

February 4, 2021

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As companies strive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, electric is not only the future of fleets, it’s starting to be the present as well. Read more in Jeff Cioletti’s column.

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