What the scrap tire pile reveals
A scrap tire analysis can uncover vital details for a fleet’s tire program
‘Best solutions’
Best Cartage and its sister operations are using the right fleet management tools to provide effective solutions for customers.
Bartec hosts daily TPMS webinars during Tire Safety Week
During this week’s National Tire Safety Week, Bartec is holding its TPMS Tuesday webinar every day, June 4-8. The free webinars are live and begin at 3:30 p.m.
Ken-Tool introduces ValveCapper tool
Designed by a professional trucker, the new Ken-Tool 29995 ValveCapper tool provides a 2-in-1 product to easily remove tire valve stem caps, especially on the difficult to reach inner dual valve stems, according to the company. It also can quickly remove and reinstall valve cores from the valve stems.
PSI presents Wabash National with Customer Excellence Award
Pressure Systems International has recognized Wabash National Corp. with its 2011 Customer Excellence Award. Wabash National has been offering MTIS by PSI on its trailers since the early 1990s and also now offers the ThermALERT wheel-end heat-sensing technology as an added option.
CIMS to support Tire Safety Week, June 3-9
CIMS Tire Registration is supporting the Rubber Manufacturers Association’s annual effort to increase tire safety awareness during Tire Safety Week, June 3-9.
Western Star introduces new 4700 tractor
Featuring several fifth wheel options, the 4700 tractor provides the ideal solution for bulk haul, local delivery and construction applications, according to the truck maker. It is available in a set-forward and setback day cab configuration.
Ken-Tool offers Mega AirBlast tire bead seating tool
The company’s Mega AirBlast bead seating tool is designed to properly and efficiently seat the bead of tubeless tires to the rim. Suitable for use on light- and heavy-duty trucks, the tool has an operating maximum pressure of 165 PSI.
Perform an annual fleet tire survey
One of the most important analyses every commercial trucking fleet should be performing on an annual basis is a meaningful tire survey on trucks and trailers – here’s how.
SmartWay Partners, take notice
A number of new products at the 2012 Mid-American Trucking Show should be of interest to SmartWay members, from tires to transmissions to new vehicles.