Michelin launches SmartWay-verified wide-base tire for regional operations
Michelin Americas Truck Tires announced the launch of the Michelin X One Multi Energy T, a wide-base single trailer tire for regional operations that is U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay-verified. This latest addition to the X One family of tires delivers a significant reduction in irregular wear and outstanding fuel economy, while allowing fleets
2014 Volvo Trucks Safety Award winners announced
Kriska Holdings Ltd. and Britton Transport Inc. were honored with a 2014 Volvo Trucks Safety Award during a ceremony at the American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego, Calif. Recognized for their exceptional safety performance and training programs, each company received $25,000 to further develop their safety-related efforts. The Volvo Trucks Safety
BFGoodrich redesigns commercial truck website
Michelin‘s BFGoodrich Commercial Truck Tires brand has redesigned its website with the help of its customers who were asked what features would be most valuable to help them better manage their business. The result is a more interactive and user-friendly website that provides quick access to the site’s tools that include an tire selector and
Love’s Truck Tire Care passes 200th location mark
Love’s Truck Tire Care services are now available at more than 200 Love’s Travel Stops throughout the U.S. According to the company, the network will continue to expand to provide fast and reliable service allowing drivers in more parts of the country to get back on the road quicker. “We’re committed to providing solutions and
Michelin Truck launches new website
Michelin North America has launched a new website for its Michelin Americas Truck Tires division. On this new site, Michelin customers can quickly use online tools that include fuel and mileage and weight savings calculators. “Our goal for the new site was to provide a robust user experience for our customers, with information and tools
BFGoodrich introduces light truck tires
Michelin’s BFGoodrich brand has introduced the BFGoodrich Commercial T/A All-Season 2 tire into its range of light truck tires, designed for small fleets. According to the tiremaker, the reinforced all-season truck tire is built for improved durability and lower operating costs. The company is offering a free year of the BFGoodrich Roadside Assistance Program with
BFGoodrich adds drive tire to complete line of Smartway offerings
Michelin North America’s BFGoodrich brand introduced its newest SmartWay-verified commercial truck tire, the DR454 drive tire. With the addition of the DR454 drive tire, BFGoodrich now offers a total Smartway verified solution for highway applications. The BFGoodrich DR454 SmartWay-verified highway drive tire offers a rolling resistance rating of 100 and is designed to meet the
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
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
Michelin launches nationwide Truck Care network
Michelin Americas Truck Tires announced Michelin Truck Care, a national network of mechanical service providers for trucks with dedicated fleet maintenance managers and technicians, along with standardized services that are audited by Michelin. Michelin Truck Care includes mobile maintenance visits, consistent nationwide pricing, an integrated fleet maintenance system and the assurance of high-quality parts. Launching this
