Goodyear to sell commercial tires directly to customers online
On the heels of a successful online retail program for its consumer tire lines, Goodyear is expanding its e-commerce program to include its commercial products, scheduled to launch as a pilot program in the second quarter of 2019, with full availability in Q3 2019. The online program will let owner-operators and small fleets buy Goodyear
Bridgestone launches new drive position retread for severe service applications
Bridgestone Americas Inc. has introduced the Bandag BLSS retread, which the company says is designed for fleets that travel in both on and off-road environments. The new retread is made for the drive tire position and according to Bridgestone utilizes a specialized tread compound to resist cutting and chipping, for a longer read life in
Goodyear introduces two regional-haul tires
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has introduced two new regional-haul tires, the Goodyear Fuel Max RTD and the Goodyear Ultra Grip RTD. The Goodyear Fuel Max RTD, a drive traction tire, balances enhanced fuel efficiency with long miles to removal and traction, according to Goodyear. Compliant with Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency
Watch: The benefits of wide base tires
Let’s talk wide base tires. Introduced in the year 2000, wide base tires remain a small minority of the truck tire market but have carved out a niche in certain applications. The three main reasons a fleet might choose wide base tires are weight savings, fuel efficiency, and load efficiency. Wide base tires are more
SAF-Holland acquires trailer tire pressure management company PressureGuard
SAF-Holland announced that it has acquired a majority stake in PressureGuard LLC, an automatic tire pressure management specialist based in Nashville, Tenn. The deal gives SAF-Hooland a 51% stake in Pressure Guard, effective Jan. 9. A purchase option for the remaining outstanding shares in the company was agreed between SAF-Holland and the previous owner, Servitech Industries,
Bridgestone to increase prices on Firestone-brand truck tires
In response to increased business costs and other market dynamics, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) and Bridgestone Canada Inc. (BSCA) announced that they will increase prices 4% on Firestone brand truck and bus radial tires sold in the U.S. and Canada. The price increases will go into effect Feb. 1. All Firestone truck and bus
Prepare for a faster pace of change in the truck tire industry
Let’s take a look at four areas in which change is taking place in the commercial tire industry: consolidation among freight carriers, government regulations, final mile delivery and electric trucks. Freight consolidation In 2017, there were approximately 50 announced mergers among freight carriers. Estimates are that there is in excess of $10 billion (a 33%
Kinedyne expands Grip Link tire chain lineup for off-road use
Kinedyne LLC has introduced the two newest members of its Grip Link tire chain family: The new 7- and 8-mm heavy-duty stud tire chains designed exclusively for off-road use. Grip Link Brand Tire Chains already come in 7-mm steel wire v-bar and 7-mm steel wire square link designs for highway use. The new 7- and
What can tire dealer survey data tell us about commercial tires?
With tires making up a significant portion of a fleet’s cost, a bit of outside advice can mean a great deal of savings in the long run. One great place to start looking for advice is with a commercial tire dealer. “Commercial servicing dealers are experts at commercial tires and are a valuable resource for
Tire solutions and green business strategies to bolster the bottom line
Advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles are redefining the transportation industry and reshaping the future of mobility. The industry is always looking for ways to operate in a more sustainable manner. In fact, a commitment to sustainability is no longer a “nice to have” story to tell, but a business imperative. Businesses are stepping up
Meritor announces standard position supply agreement with Wabash National
Meritor, Inc. and Wabash National Corp. have signed an agreement for various Meritor products to be standard on Wabash’s dry and refrigerated van trailer products. The three-year agreement takes effect Jan. 1, and positions Meritor’s loose axles as standard equipment; the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS) as the preferred automatic tire inflation system; and Meritor
Bridgestone releases all-position on/off highway retread
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. has introduced the Bandag BRSS all-position retread, which the company says is designed for fleets that work in on and off-road environments, from pavement to dirt and gravel. According to Bridgestone, the retread is engineered for long wear life on multiple surfaces, and is a reliable solution for fleets looking to extend tire
