PressurePro, DPL America announce integrated solution
A partnership between Advantage PressurePro and DPL America brings real-time tire pressure and temperature readings to DPL America’s Titan Equipment Monitoring System. The new capabilities provide readings and alerts in-cab, as well as wireless transmissions to a remote location.
Landoll selects Double Coin Tires as OE on its trailers
China Manufacturers Alliance formed an agreement with Landoll Corp. to supply all Landoll trailer models with Double Coin tires as original equipment. Standard tires for Landoll’s trailer models include Double Coin’s RT500 with sizes from 10R17.5, 255/70R 22.5 and 235/75R 17.5.
ESCO introduces wheel heat warning label
The new wheel indication label is designed to warn drivers, maintenance personnel and safety inspectors of possible wheel end, bearing and brake failure during walk around inspections. A temperature-sensitive white arrow changes and remains bright orange when the temperature of the wheel reaches 250 degrees F.
Michelin introduces new XZA3+ Evertread steer tire
The SmartWay-verified Michelin XZA3+ Evertread steer tire is designed to deliver fuel savings while also offering more miles. The tire maker claims it lasts at least 30% longer than the competition in long-haul applications. It also features Dual Compound Tread technology, which allows tire designers to utilize multiple rubber compounds at different places in the tread for the greatest benefits.
Wide single tires bring weight savings, fuel efficiency
Some fleet mangers have embraced wide single tires, others remain skeptical. So let’s take a look at the issues surrounding replacing duals with one tire. According to Pressure Systems International, the manufacturer of the Meritor Tire Inflation System by PSI, there are two main advantages: weight savings and fuel efficiency. Weight savings can add up
Tires designed for fuel efficiency
When it comes to optimizing fuel economy for your fleet, think about buying the right tires. To date, EPA has verified a number of low rolling resistance tires produced by 19 different tire manufacturers.
Maintain proper tire pressure for added benefits
Tire pressure monitoring and automatic inflation systems work in combination to improve fuel economy, enhance safety and lower overall fleet costs.
How to maintain proper tire pressure and balance tire/wheel assemblies
Proper tire pressures and tire balancing are vital for reducing commercial vehicle tire costs.
New CMA e-commerce website launched
Double Coin Tires and China Manufacturers Alliance launched a new e-commerce website as another tool for dealers to access products. The online ordering system provides ordering and pricing capabilities for container and warehouse-delivered products marketed and distributed by CMA.
Goodyear unveils deep-tread drive tire with Fuel Max technology
The new G572 LHD drive tire with Fuel Max Technology features 30/32nds of tread, making it the deepest-tread drive tire with SmartWay approval on the market. When used in conjunction with Goodyear Fuel Max steer and trailer tires, operators can expect up to a 4%-plus increase in fuel economy compared with standard Goodyear tires.
New Firestone drive tire is fuel-efficient, long wearing
The new Firestone FD695 Plus drive tire, designed for optimum performance on tandem axle drive tractors in long haul and regional operations, is built for exceptional fuel efficiency without sacrificing removal mileage. It is SmartWay-verified and CARB-compliant.
Goodyear’s fleetHQ now offers photos of replaced tires
Goodyear’s fleetHQ now offers a TirePix service, which provides truck owners and fleet managers two photos of the tire that was replaced during a road service call as part of the detailed call report. One photo documents the U.S. Department of Transportation information on the tire, while the second provides a close-up of the damaged area.