A balancing act with tires
More years ago than I might care to admit – 44 years to tell the truth – I became aware of the independent repair shop near my home. As a sophomore in high school, the need for a future career lurked in my subconscious but being a mechanic was not in the embryonic plan. Nevertheless,
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,
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
An overview of the TPMS and ATIS offerings
There is a wide variety of tire inflation technology available, both in TPMS and ATIS form. Let’s take a quick look at some of the offerings.
Upgraded Diffs Mean Improved Handling and Efficiency
Drivers of commercial vehicles may become frustrated by frequent incidents of poor traction and a sense of instability during turns. A limited-slip differential with automatic traction engagement can solve these problems, delivering improved vehicle handling by limiting wheel-slip rather than fully locking.
TGI-Connect, PressurePro unveil integration plans
TGI-Connect and PressurePro have announced their intent to integrate technology. Announced in conjunction with the opening of Trimble’s In.Sight User Conference, the completion of this integration would feature wireless connectivity between the solutions, allowing fleets immediate access to real-time tire condition reports for each of their trailers, powered or not.
Watch: Five tips to make your truck’s wheels last
There’s a lot to consider when spec’ing the wheels on your truck, but with the correct application and proper maintenance, these days it isn’t uncommon for wheels to last the life of the vehicle. Here are our top five tips to make sure your truck’s wheels last as long as the truck itself.
Medium-duty trucks will see safety benefits from integrating winter tires on all axles
The winter season might be months away, but now is the time for medium-duty fleets to start thinking about their choice of tire for when the rain, sleet and snow starts to pelt the pavement.
Yokohama’s 712L long-haul drive tire meets severe service criteria
Yokohama Tire’s 712L long-haul drive tire meets the industry’s required performance criteria for severe snow service, the company announced.
Bridgestone introduces FT492 Firestone trailer tire
Available in five sizes, the Firestone FT492 tire is California Air Resources Board (CARB) compliant and features a fuel-efficient tread design to promote low rolling resistance, Bridgestone says. The trailer tire is also engineered with tough sidewall protection and a wide tread footprint.
Michelin enhances Small Commercial Fleets Advantage Program
Michelin North America has announced application and billing enhancements to its Michelin Advantage program.
