What Can Fleet Managers Expect in 2019?

Industry experts weigh in on what to watch and how it will impact the food supply chain, especially the refrigerated transportation sector.

February 15, 2019

Lara L. Sowinski

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The start of the new year ushers in an abundance of forecasting from economists, analysts and experts of all stripes. For fleet managers, the perennial question remains—how will it all impact my operations?

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