Goodyear-FleetHQ Emergency Roadside Service celebrates milestone
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.‘s 24/7 Emergency Roadside Service program recently helped its one millionth customer return to service. “This significant achievement is a testament to the power of Goodyear’s 24/7 Emergency Roadside Service program, which is offered through the Goodyear-FleetHQ suite of business solutions,” said Jose Martinez, business solutions manager for Goodyear’s Commercial
Rolling costs downward: Addressing top fleet costs
At this years Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC), held in June in Williamsburg, Va., organizers addressed top costs for fleets. Among them were tires, which account for a high percentage of expenses incurred by these mixed-use, multi-vehicle-type vocational operations. One technical session on “Tires—Minimizing Failures and Managing Cost” began with a presentation by Brian
Optimizing wide base tire options for weight reduction, fuel savings
Adoption of wide-base tires has increased since their entrance into the market in 2000. At first, fleets were hesitant to adopt these tires at first, primarily because there was initially a learning curve that needed to be addressed. Now that fleet operators know and understand the basic benefits of wide-base tires, the conversation has turned
Managing tires matters: Products and systems to ensure uptime, lower operating costs
With well over one million tires on the road, it’s highly appropriate that Ryder System’s vice president of supply management, Scott Perry, uses the word “dynamic” when he’s describing the company’s extensive Total Tire Management program. “With a commercial fleet nearing 200,000 vehicles, we have approximately 1.25 million tires in our system,” he says. “Needless
Managing tires: Manufacturer programs can help fleets lower tire costs
The American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s Recommended Practice RP 236A—Outsourcing Guidelines For Tire & Wheel Maintenance contains a wealth of information that can help fleets make more effective tire management decisions. As the RP notes, fleets are looking for efficient and productive ways to better manage tire costs and are turning to outsourcing
Goodyear’s DuraSeal Technology provides benefits through multiple retreads
DuraSeal Technology is a gel-like substance that is built into a tire’s casing at the time of manufacture and instantly seals nail-hole punctures of up to a quarter-inch in diameter in the repairable area of a tire’s tread. “Goodyear’s DuraSeal Technology not only keeps trucks up and running, which helps prevent expensive downtime and helps
Goodyear brings ‘big fleet benefits’ to owner/operators and mid-size fleets
Owner-operators through mid-size fleets that attended MATS had the opportunity to start enjoying all of the benefits that The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. delivers to large fleets by signing up for Goodyear’s Smart Fleet program. “The Goodyear Smart Fleet program gives owner-operators, as well as mid-size fleets, access to the benefits that up until
Love’s Travel Stops now carry more tire choices
Love’s Travel Stops (Love’s) has consistently remained a top choice for professional truck drivers because of its commitment to customer service and its adherence to offer a variety of products. Love’s Truck Tire Care centers recently provided more diversity by adding tire brand offerings Goodyear and Continental. The additions provide professional drivers with a well-rounded
Longer tire life thanks to smarter management
Understanding and choosing tires with outstanding technology and fitting them to the fleet’s needs won’t amount to much if the tires aren’t also properly maintained. Every fleet should have a formal tire maintenance program to assure its tires are cared for and managed smartly. This will provide the most service to the fleet and provide
Goodyear to announce 31st Highway Hero at MATS
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. will announce the winner of the 31st Goodyear North America Highway Hero Award on March 27, during the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Ky. The Goodyear Highway Hero Award honors professional truck drivers who put themselves in harm’s way to help others. Finalists for the 31st Goodyear Highway Hero
New Goodyear tires target mixed-service applications
The new Goodyear G731 MSA and G751 MSA mixed-service tires will be available this summer. The tire are designed for construction, dump, cement mixers and other mixed-service fleets to help their trucks travel across challenging surfaces. Fleets will be able to buy several sizes of these tires with Goodyear’s exclusive DuraSeal Technology. The G731 MSA,
Veyance Technologies launches new air spring line, Springride
Veyance Technologies Inc., manufacturer of Goodyear Engineered Products, announces the launch of its new air spring line, Springride, designed for second- and third-time commercial vehicle owners. Springride air springs provide an economical alternative to the brand’s premium Super Cushion air springs preferred by first-time owners and original equipment manufacturers, according to the company. Manufactured in North
