Penske, Bridgestone extend technology, sustainability partnership
Bridgestone and Penske Truck Leasing have renewed their strategic partnership agreement to test, develop and deploy Bridgestone technology and mobility solutions for the commercial segment in the U.S. and Canada with a focus on more cost-effective and sustainable results for fleets. As part of the agreement, Penske will also remain a preferred customer of Bridgestone
Bridgestone launches new Bandag B123 FuelTech retread
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. has launched the Bandag B123 FuelTech retread, a trailer retread designed to complement the Bridgestone R123 Ecopia tire in design and performance. Through its rib design, Bridgestone says the Bandag B123 retread is engineered to fight irregular wear and enable longer tread life for fleets. When used together, the Bandag B123 FuelTech
Bridgestone launches Bandag MaxTread tire line
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. has released its new Bandag MaxTread line. Bridgestone says the Bandag MaxTread line features Bandag retreads as a standalone, single unit tire solution, rather than a traditional tire cap and casing offering. The line includes trailer, drive and all-position fitments for light truck, waste, long haul, severe service and pickup and delivery
Closing the retread gap for commercial trucks
Tire manufacturers are constantly exploring ways to make the retread process more cost-effective while increasing productivity.
Watch: Bandag commercial tire retread roadshow walk around
On April 25, the Bandag Fleets We Depend On roadshow visited the Bridgestone Americas Technical Center.
Tire casings that live another day
Fleet managers are well aware that tires make up a significant chunk of their expenses. Tires are the second-highest cost for fleets, behind fuel; clearly, it’s important to have a program in place to manage the tires all the way from cradle to grave. The tire casing is the key to a tire cost management
Making a case for better tire care
A case could be made for the statement, “the best tires are only as good as their air pressure.” If the correct tire air pressure is not maintained, tires will fail prematurely. According to Gary Schroeder, director of commercial vehicle and OEM sales for Cooper Tire, “Everyone will agree that the No.1 tip for longer
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions introduces new Bandag B799
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions recently introduced the Bandag B799 tread product, a procure retread tread stock for the Bridgestone M799. According to the tiremaker, the new tread design offers solid traction and a deep tread depth that promotes long wear life for mild on/off-highway, regional haul and pick-up and delivery applications. “The B799 meets the needs
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions creates Tire Advisor mobile app
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions introduced a mobile app designed to help fleets and dealers access and compare information about the Bridgestone family of commercial tire brands. The app, called Tire Advisor, is a resource that connects users to a comprehensive catalog. Additional Tire Advisor mobile app features include: Information about truck and bus tires (Bridgestone, Firestone
Tire “remanufacturing” pays dividends
“We were ‘green’ before it was cool,” proclaimed Randy Hanson, technical training manager, training and development, Bridgestone Commercial Solutions at its training center located within Bridgestone Americas’ LaVergne, Tenn., manufacturing facility. A 13-year veteran with Bandag, Hanson served as a field service rep become assuming the important and influential training role. With the genuine passion
