Watch: What tires will work best for regional-haul trucks?
All trucks are not created equal – and neither are truck tires. The wrong tire used for the wrong application can easily set you way back, damaging both your productivity and your ROI. Trucks in regional-haul applications, for example, need to be spec’d with the right tires to handle the job. In these tires, durability
Hercules Tires talks local support for last-mile delivery, regional-haul
Tire management is a fleet managing fundamental—and that’s true regardless of the fleet size. The trick is finding the tire management strategy that’s right for your application, which can be a moving target in the quickly evolving last-mile delivery segment, where light-duty vans roam suburban streets. It’s populated by both established fleets who are diversifying
Yokohama Tire launches new 114R UWB regional-haul trailer tire
Yokohama Tire’s latest regional-haul trailer tire—the SmartWay-verified 114R Ultra Wide-Base (UWB), the successor to RY407—is available now in size 445/50R22.5. An additional size (455/50/22.5) will be offered in Q1 2020.
Volvo Trucks introduces new regional-haul VNR 660 model
Volvo Trucks North America introduces the new Volvo VNR 660 truck model, expanding its offerings for regional-haul applications with specs related to length, weight and driver comfort. The new VNR 660 will be available for order in the first quarter of 2020.
Goodyear introduces two regional-haul tires
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has introduced two new regional-haul tires, the Goodyear Fuel Max RTD and the Goodyear Ultra Grip RTD. The Goodyear Fuel Max RTD, a drive traction tire, balances enhanced fuel efficiency with long miles to removal and traction, according to Goodyear. Compliant with Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency
Hankook adds two new regional-haul tires
Hankook Tire has announced the release of two new tire models designed for regional-haul usage: the AH37 and DH37 tires, which the company says incorporate structural designs to facilitate lower rolling resistance and greater fuel efficiency. Both the AH37 and DH37 feature 3D Kerf Technology, offering better traction, increased mileage and improved tread wear; and both
Goodyear introduces long- and regional-haul wide-base tires
The new G392 SSD drive and G394 SST trailer wide-base tires, which feature Fuel Max Technology, are SmartWay-verified. Both feature DuraSeal Technology, a gel-like inner liner that instantly seals punctures of up to 1/4-in. in the repairable area of the tread.
NACFE: ‘Realistic expectations about BEVs are what’s needed now’
“An open mind and realistic expectations about BEVs are what’s needed now,” – Mike Roeth, NACFE.
How CARB sustainability requirements could affect your fleet, and what you can do
Don’t think that just because you’re not in California, you won’t be affected by these requirements.
NACFE releases 2022 Fleet Fuel Study, new benchmarking tool
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) recently released its 2022 Fleet Fuel Study. A deep dive that analyzes the adoption of fuel-efficient technologies among major North American fleets. After a three-year, COVID-related pause from 2019-2021, NACFE is eager to share its findings in this report, investigating the adoption of various products and practices
