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Truck tire technology that bridges the efficiency, durability divide

The common truck tire creation adage used to be: Lower rolling resistance and increased efficiency come at the cost of tire durability. Today, that adage might not hold so true.

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The ABC’s of tire load capacity

By the time you finish reading this article, you’ll realize that ensuring optimal tire performance can be as easy as ABC.

Tire maintenance tips to avoid heavy-duty pressure points

Tire pressure, or a lack thereof, can be a significant driver of overall fuel consumption. In fact, research from NACFE reveals that a 0.5-1.0% increase in fuel consumption is seen in vehicles running with tires underinflated by just 10 PSI. It is important to note the council also found about one in five trailers are

Double Coin announces new original equipment, national account manager

In his most recent role, Tim Kelly was a national fleet manager for Bridgestone and has held multiple roles in the field.

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CMA adds Kevin McGuinness as regional sales manager

CMA and Double Coin, a tire manufacturer and marketer, recently announced the appointment of South Atlantic Regional Sales Manager, Kevin McGuinness. In this role, McGuinness will have responsibility for sales in the states of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida. McGuinness has 10 years’ experience in sales, business development and account management, having worked

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The impact of truck tire maintenance on diesel fuel economy cannot be understated

The science is simple—the air pressure in a tire is what carries the load, explained John Ramaika, regional fleet manager at Double Coin. Therefore, an underinflated tire requires more energy, meaning more fuel to roll. “The simplest and most neglected maintenance item which will impact tire performance and fuel economy is proper inflation,” he said.

CMA LLC appoints Aaron Murphy as Senior Vice President

Double Coin and CMA LLC announced Aaron Murphy has been appointed Senior Vice President, effective July 1. Murphy will focus on further developing the sales teams and strategies in North America as well as supporting corporate objectives underway to support the growth.  He will be based in Florida. This marks a return to CMA for Murphy,

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CMA LLC announces retirement of Senior Vice President Walt Weller

Double Coin and CMA recently announced effective July 31, 2022, Walt Weller will retire from his role as Senior Vice President. Mr. Weller will serve as a consultant, working with CMA. Mr. Weller’s retirement follows a tenure with the Company of more than 16 years, during which he was instrumental in growing the sales staff of

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How the right fleet program curbs truck tire costs

Fleet costs are going through the roof. Fuel prices are setting record highs and strained supply chains create unique challenges. Fleets that manage their biggest spends, like tires, will feel the brunt of today’s market increases. That’s why it’s important to have a holistic tire program that offers a bird’s eye view of overall spends,

Tires for Vehicles with Extended Life Cycles

Due to a shortage of new commercial vehicles brought on by the pandemic, fleet managers are extending the life cycles of their existing vehicles. In a July Autosphere article Stretched Utilization on Fleet Lifecycles, Chris Hill, wrote, “Fleet managers are responding to the lack of new vehicles by extending the lives of those they currently

Your Last-Mile Delivery Tire Choice

The last mile.  It’s always been a challenging mile. In the past, deliveries to grocery stores, retail centers, and strip malls had its variables. Bad weather, traffic, crazy drivers, and vehicle problems had to be planned for, in order to improve efficiency and elevate profitability. Logistics optimization strategies were put in place, to save minutes

The Tier of the Tire

A tale of the tire tiers– the dividing lines are blurring. Our brains take in a great deal of data every day, and one way we effectively process this gathered information is by categorizing. Details are sorted into categories such as boring/fun, safe/dangerous, useful/useless, good/bad…you get the point. We naturally classify the overflow of data