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Beverage fleets for light delivery and field sales applications are becoming a popular target for electrification. As a result, some of the top OEMs have either released commercial electric vans in the past couple of years or have recently announced plans to do so in the very near future.

When delivering to accounts in the city, beverage delivery trucks must navigate heavier traffic, narrow streets and pedestrians. To save on carbon emissions, battery-electric trucks serve as a solution in urban areas.

Vehicle OEMs recognize the power of incentivizing current and prospective drivers and are updating their offerings to accommodate the comfort of an evolving workforce.

Based on a severe worker shortage, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are enabling companies to rethink the deployment of their workforce. Designed to run on the warehouse floor and handle repetitive tasks, some AGV models can reach and retrieve pallets with or without an operator.

Distractions in the cab are more pervasive than they’ve ever been, thanks largely to the temptation of consumer technology. One way that distributors are looking to curb this temptation is through the use of in-cab cameras.

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.

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

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.

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