Articles Tagged with ''fleet maintenance''

Top Maintenance Costs Chart Fleet Study 2017

The 2017 State of the Beverage Fleet Industry

Beverage Industry releases results from annual fleet survey
Tom Kelley
September 15, 2017

Beverage Industry conducted its fifth annual fleet survey earlier this year to get the latest data on the size and makeup of current delivery fleets, as well as operational concerns and strategies. As with years past, the survey offers the publication an opportunity to see which operations are having the greatest impact on beverage fleets.


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Ryder Lease program

Leasing can benefit smaller beverage fleets

Ryder’s ChoiceLease offers flexibility in maintenance, financial options
Tom Kelley
June 16, 2017
With a few notable exceptions, full-service leasing continues to be much more popular among the very large fleets than it is among the smaller fleets of Beverage Industry readers.
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Tom Kelley

Top 10 tips for summer driving for fleets

Maintenance checklist can reduce downtime for trucks
Tom Kelley
March 15, 2017
Now that the snow has melted and flowers are in bloom, it can only mean one thing: it’s time to get trucks ready for summer. Investing a few hours now can save days of downtime when the scorching temperatures of summer return.
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Tom Kelley

Tire retreading saves on fleet maintenance costs

Many factors influence retreadability
Tom Kelley
February 15, 2017
As urban legends go, the belief that retreaded tires aren’t safe or practical ranks up there with the idea that one can find an honest politician during an election year. The reality is that a retreaded tire produced by a top-quality retreader will perform as well as a comparable new tire and at a lower price.
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Owned/leased vehicles chart

The 2016 State of the Beverage Fleet Industry

Small vans continue to gain in popularity
Tom Kelley
December 16, 2016
Beverage Industry conducted its annual fleet survey to get the latest data on the size and makeup of current delivery fleets as well as operational concerns and strategies. Continuing trends in this year’s results include the popularity of small vans, as well as the continuing split in favor of end-load trucks and trailers versus traditional side-load equipment.
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Distribution fleet

Tips for prepping your fleet for winter

Lift trucks also need winterization protocol
Tom Kelley
September 15, 2016
Who runs the A/C in the middle of winter? You do, if your truck has a defroster. In modern HVAC systems, the air conditioner activates when you use the defroster. It removes excess moisture from the air, so it has a big effect on how quickly and effectively the defroster can clear the windshield.
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Tom Kelley

The 2015 State of the Beverage Fleet Industry

Tires remain top cost for beverage fleets
Tom Kelley
December 15, 2015

Earlier this year, Beverage Industry conducted its third annual Fleet Study to offer a snapshot of the size and makeup of today’s delivery fleets, as well as an understanding of the operational concerns and strategies that beverage fleets face every day.


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Tire maintenance improves bottom line

Tire maintenance improves bottom line

How tire maintenance can balance tire costs
Tom Kelley
June 15, 2015

Not far behind the cost of labor and fuel, tires are among the top operating expenses for most beverage fleets. Looking at just maintenance costs, tires rise to the top of the list.


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