Bridgestone launches R123 Ecopia trailer tire
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. has introduced the R123 Ecopia tire, a SmartWay-verified trailer tire that the company says is engineered to deliver low rolling resistance and exceptional wear in long-haul and regional service applications.
Watch: Bandag commercial tire retread roadshow walk around
On April 25, the Bandag Fleets We Depend On roadshow visited the Bridgestone Americas Technical Center.
Bridgestone adds Ecopia steer tire to commercial truck tire portfolio
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. launched the Bridgestone R284 Ecopia tire last week, a SmartWay-verified steer tire designed for improved fuel economy and enhanced treadwear.
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.
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.
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
Making effective drive tire choices for everything from linehaul to severe service vehicles
“Fleets want the best of both worlds, so the latest features and technologies being designed in new drive tires are providing industry-leading mileage and even wear,” says Sharon Cowart, director of product marketing at Michelin North America Inc. “Construction features such as dual compound treads allow the tire to be built with a top layer
Tire development in a data-driven world facing electrification, connectivity and more
There are plenty of questions still yet to be answered in terms of electric truck application and operation. Driver assistance systems continue to drive the industry down the road toward more automated trucks. And it’s all connected—not just through data, but also through its impact on fleet, OEM and supplier business cases. “The industry’s changing
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
Bridgestone to increase prices on Firestone-brand truck tires
In response to increased business costs and other market dynamics, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) and Bridgestone Canada Inc. (BSCA) announced that they will increase prices 4% on Firestone brand truck and bus radial tires sold in the U.S. and Canada. The price increases will go into effect Feb. 1. All Firestone truck and bus
Capturing truck tire data during service: Why it matters and how you do it
Controlling tire cost is likely one of the biggest bullet points on your service to-do list. Despite daily checks and PM practices, unplanned tire service events still happen. Sometimes they can’t be avoided, but oftentimes they can be if you’re looking at the right data. It’s imperative that you are capturing the right tire during
Tire solutions and green business strategies to bolster the bottom line
Advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles are redefining the transportation industry and reshaping the future of mobility. The industry is always looking for ways to operate in a more sustainable manner. In fact, a commitment to sustainability is no longer a “nice to have” story to tell, but a business imperative. Businesses are stepping up
