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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.

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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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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.

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Evolution of telematics technology helps distributors realize benefits

ELD mandate furthers telematics adoption among beverage operations

Jessica Jacobsen

May 27, 2020

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As the ELD mandate took effect in late 2019, beverage distributors were quick to adopt telematics solutions, which have seen benefits go beyond compliance.

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.

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.

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Autonomous vehicle technology companies ramp up development for fleets

Self-driving truck market expected to grow 10% CAGR through 2025

Jeff Cioletti

May 5, 2020

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If you talk to anyone in Silicon Valley, you’d think that self-driving vehicles would be dominating the streets by next week.

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Carts and hand trucks adapt to complex demands

Manuverate Hand Cart delivers heavy kegs without kegs touching the ground

Barbara Harfmann

April 23, 2020

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Increased SKU counts, tight warehouse and in-store spaces, and delivery personnel who manage heavy cases and kegs are driving innovation of new mobile carts and hand trucks that are designed to improve ergonomics and enable warehouse workers to safely and efficiently stack, retrieve and deliver products.

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Scheduling preventative maintenance is not without its issues for fleets

Avoiding common mistakes can help your beverage fleet runnings

Jeff Cioletti

April 12, 2020

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When it comes to a maintenance schedule, the same philosophy that applies to a fleet’s overall makeup is relevant here: There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all solution. However, there are some basic guidelines every beverage delivery fleet should be following, regardless of size, and the experts are here to answer some frequently asked questions related to those.

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Direct-store-delivery technology works to meet customer expectations

Retailers seek DSD platforms that track delivery status

Stephanie Cernivec

April 12, 2020

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With the desire for “instant gratification” prevalent throughout the United States and beyond, eCommerce is giving shoppers exactly what they want. Just-in-time delivery is one of the biggest trends in beverage distribution, says Doug Eden, president of IntelliShift, a division of VTS, Commack, N.Y.

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How a New Breed of Mid-Volume PET Preform Systems Is Helping Producers Succeed

In recent years, the beverage industry has seen a huge trend towards more SKUs, shorter production runs and more frequent design conversions. To solve these challenges and take advantage of these opportunities, a new breed of mid-volume systems is playing a vital role for established and emerging producers alike.

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Beverage Industry’s fifth annual fleet graphics awards

ARTICLES

Should you buy or lease your beverage trucks?

Beverage fleets turn to non-CDL vehicles amid driver shortage

The cooler side of refrigerated truck bodies, trailers

Evolution of telematics technology helps distributors realize benefits

Beverage fleets rewrite their playbooks during unprecedented times

Lytx data show driving risk changes during pandemic

Autonomous vehicle technology companies ramp up development for fleets

Carts and hand trucks adapt to complex demands

Scheduling preventative maintenance is not without its issues for fleets

Direct-store-delivery technology works to meet customer expectations

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