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Retreads and data: A case for open platforms

Bridgestone’s IntelliTire tire telematics system is the evolution of the manufacturer’s tire data platform for its casings and a companion to the Bandag Alliance System (BASys), which tracks and reports on a fleet’s retread inventory and tire performance to ensure that fleets achieve maximum performance and treadwear from their casings.

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Are you retreading your tires? Maybe you should be

The fact of the matter is that while 90% of fleets with 1,000 or more trucks retread tires, at the other end of the spectrum, only 34% of fleets with one to four trucks and 55% of fleets with five to 24 trucks retread.

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Bridgestone launches ‘Fleets We Depend On’ campaign in push for retreading

Bridgestone Americas Inc. has launched a new, industry-wide campaign focused on educating small-to-medium sized fleets on the advantages of retreads. The campaign focuses on the cost savings and environmental advantages of retreading, Bridgestone said. The initiative, called the “Fleets We Depend On” campaign, spotlights the fleets we all depend on most—from fire departments to first

Photo gallery: TMC Annual Meeting 2019

Data, connectivity, electrification and a heavy focus on improving the heavy-duty service experience were big talking points at the 2019 Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition. While we’re still working on our in-depth stories from the event, peruse this cool photo gallery from the show floor, then click here to

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Bridgestone launches new drive position retread for severe service applications

Bridgestone Americas Inc. has introduced the Bandag BLSS retread, which the company says is designed for fleets that travel in both on and off-road environments. The new retread is made for the drive tire position and according to Bridgestone utilizes a specialized tread compound to resist cutting and chipping, for a longer  read life in

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Bridgestone releases all-position on/off highway retread

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. has introduced the Bandag BRSS all-position retread, which the company says is designed for fleets that work in on and off-road environments, from pavement to dirt and gravel. According to Bridgestone, the retread is engineered for long wear life on multiple surfaces, and is a reliable solution for fleets looking to extend tire

The Retread Tires in the US & Canada Report releases retreading infographic

A new infographic taken from “Retread Tires in the U.S. and Canada,” a report developed in partnership with researchers from Duke University, East Carolina University, North Carolina State University and University of Michigan has been released. The report addresses a number of misconceptions about retreads, including: Myth #1: Hardly anyone uses retreads. The report found

Bridgestone names new president of truck, bus and retread tires

Bridgestone Americas has announced that Eric Higgs, currently the vice president of marketing for the commercial group for U.S. and Canada with Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO), has been named BATO’s president of truck, bus and retread tires for U.S. and Canada, effective Sept. 1. Eric succeeds Joseph Saoud, who recently assumed the position of

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Technology in the world of truck tires

Technology is taking over the trucking industry. That much is clear across every aspect of the truck—from the state-of-the-art features of the engine to the tracking software that lets you know where your trailer is at all times. Naturally, it’s true for the tires as well. It might not be the most immediate area you

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Core Building Materials addresses increasing construction, trucking issues with sound operations and management practices

“We’re in both the trucking and construction businesses,” says Len Cicciarelli, who heads up operations and management for Core Building Materials. “In several ways, it’s becoming more challenging for us. We’re not a logistics company, but we are dealing with many of the same issues as trucking companies, including an increasing amount of regulation.” A