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Ditching the truck tire management spreadsheet for a digital solution

So long Excel. Digital tire management solutions cometh.

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Bridgestone surpasses 200 million commercial tire sensor readings

Bridgestone Fleet Care allows fleet operators to address tire-related issues, aiming to reduce downtime.

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Bridgestone IntelliTire, TPMS now available on MyGeotab Marketplace

Bridgestone’s tire-health monitoring system uses internal or external sensors to provide fleets with real-time data including tire pressure and tire temperature and slow leak detection.

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Bridgestone announces $550 million expansion of Tennessee tire plant

The plant will incorporate technology for digital readiness in tires, such as tire-mounted sensors that support data-driven insights.

Bridgestone introduces ultra-wide Greatec M703 Ecopia tire for long-haul fleets

The Greatec M703 Ecopia is currently available in a 445/50R22.5 size.

Bridgestone, Pilot Company surpass expansion goals for fleet tire monitoring, service network

The use of the Bridgestone advanced tire monitoring system at Pilot and Flying J travel centers enables both companies to expand their service offerings.

Inside EV preventative maintenance and diagnostics

The industry is ensuring that electric vehicles can be maintained in an efficient manner.

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Bridgestone plant recognized for safety

This recognition aligns with the “Emotion,” “Ease” and “Empowerment” values of the Bridgestone E8 Commitment.

Firestone’s new FD694 drive radial truck tire rolls into long-haul, regional applications

The Firestone FD694 drive tire is currently available in a 295/75R22.5 size and will soon be available in three additional sizes: 11R22.5, 11R24.5, and 285/75R24.5.

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Women In Trucking Association partners with Bridgestone Americas

Bridgestone Americas says it hopes to empower women in trucking and promote diversity in the industry.

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Bridgestone on pace to achieve record YOY Bandag growth

Retreading is an important solution fleets are incorporating into their tire programs that not only extends the life of tires, but helps reduce environmental impact.

Bridgestone Americas names new president of commercial truck group

Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) recently announced Steve Hoeft will assume the role of president of its commercial truck group, effective immediately. The commercial truck group includes the company’struck & bus radial (TBR) business. Hoeft has been with Bridgestone since 2017 and previously served as chief operating officer (COO) for the Commercial Truck Group. In his new

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