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
Goodyear Truck Tires available through Love’s Truck Tire Care Centers
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s new agreement with Love’s Travel Stops gives fleets and owner-operators more access to Goodyear truck tires. Premium Goodyear Fuel Max truck tires – including the G399A LHS Fuel Max steer tire, G572A LHD Fuel Max drive tire and the G316 LHT Fuel Max trailer tire, as well as the
Goodyear expands retread network
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has expanded its Goodyear Authorized Retread network with the addition of Colonial Tire Distributors, a Richmond, Va.-based provider of Goodyear commercial truck tires, retreads and other products and services. Colonial Tire Distributors, a subsidiary of Colonial Truck Co., sells new Goodyear commercial truck tires and Goodyear retreads at three
Spec and manage fuel efficient tires
If even only one of your trucks is used in an application during which it is at highway speeds and you’re not using fuel efficient tires, you need to take another look at what you have mounted on that truck’s wheels. Paul Crehan, director of product marketing for trucks at Michelin North America, said, “Fleets
Goodyear launches single-axle drive and 6×2 tire
The G572 1AD truck tire for single-axle drive and 6×2 applications has been introduced by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. The SmartWay-verified tire features Goodyear’s Fuel Max Technology, a highly siped center rib and lateral grooves for enhanced traction, semi-solid shoulder ribs and a 24/32nds tread depth for traction, stability and tread life in