Continental offers 16-in. all-steel radial light truck tire
Continental has introduced a new size of the 16-inch Conti LAR 3, an all-position tire that the company says is built for the high scrub conditions faced by regional delivery drivers. The Conti LAR 3 is designed to withstand the rigors of regional routes and speeds of more than 90 MPH under max load. In
Putting together a solid truck tire service program is a marathon, not a sprint
If the engine is the beating heart of the truck, and the telematics system its brain, then the tires are the legs, enabling it to complete its runs day in and day out. Like any good runner, you can’t expect to make good time on your runs, or complete them incident-free, without a good care
Nine truck tire issues that cause premature tire wear and damage
1. Under-inflation / Low tire pressure Under-inflated tires are a leading cause of tire failure on the road. Continental offers regular fleet checks to all its customers to ensure tires are performing at their best. Tires typically lose up to 2% of their air pressure every month. A tire that is underinflated by as little
Continental appoints leaders for U.S. truck tire organization
Continental has appointed leaders for its Truck Tire business in the U.S. market. Tom Fanning, a longtime member of the U.S. Truck Tires management team, now takes ultimate responsibility as the market head. Scott Pall, formerly the North region sales manager, is promoted to head of sales. Carolina Wagner takes responsibility as the head of
Continental promotes new CEO for ContiTech division
Continental announced the promotion of Philip Nelles as the new chief executive officer of Continental’s ContiTech business area. In his new role, the company says Nelles stands committed to driving the unit’s ongoing transformation as a provider of innovative solutions for a highly industrial clientele. “We consider it our corporate responsibility to develop cutting-edge materials
Continental celebrates 150th anniversary
Throughout this year, Continental says it will celebrate the company’s history with stories on how it has evolved.
Boss Truck Shops now offering Continental Tires
Continental tires are now available at all locations of Boss Truck Shops. The service centers, many of which are co-located at Pilot/Flying J Travel Centers, provide primarily long haul and fuel-efficient tires from Continental. Boss Truck Shops will also join Continental’s TrukFix roadside assistance network, providing 24/7 service. Tire lines available at Boss Truck Shops
Continental sells six retread locations to ContiLifeCycle dealer Conlan tire
Continental and BestDrive, LLC announce the sale of six company-owned BestDrive retread locations to lifelong ContiLifeCycle dealer Conlan Tire. Continental says this decision aligns with its strategy of supporting the growth of its independent ContiLifeCycle dealers and ensuring maximum support of fleet customers across the U.S., while positioning BestDrive for continued growth in other regions.
Continental receives three CES 2021 Innovation Awards
Continental has been selected for three CES 2021 Innovation Honoree Awards. Its Transparent Trailer technology and its Advanced Radar Sensor (ARS) 540 were awarded in the Vehicle Intelligence and Transportation product category, while its Ac2ated sound partnership was recognized in the In-Vehicle Entertainment and Safety category. The Transparent Trailer technology extends Continental’s trailering portfolio to
Fear of tire wear doesn’t have to be a path to the Dark Side
If there’s one thing trucking publications like to harp on, it’s taking care of your tires so you can be sure you’re getting the most out of them. Hopefully, at one time or another one of these columns has brought about the inspiration to go have a look at those tires yourself. And, maybe, particularly
Continental tests prototype tires for electric buses
Continental and VDL Bus & Coach announced that they are jointly developing initial prototype tires for electric buses, which are currently being tested at Continental’s Contidrom proving grounds. VDL Bus & Coach launched its first electric Citea urban bus back in 2013. “As with all electric vehicles, these bus tires are exposed to higher torque
Continental ships first truck tires from Clinton, Miss. plant
Continental has shipped the first tires from its greenfield plant in Clinton, Mississippi. The Clinton plant produces large truck and bus tires for the North American market, and will employ 500 people by the end of 2020, the company says. It is Continental’s second location producing truck tires in the U.S., along with Mount Vernon,