Earn Fleet Customer Trust Via Proactive Truck Tire Maintenance
Asset uptime and safety are major concerns for fleet managers, and tire maintenance plays a key role in both. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), on average, 11,000 tire-related crashes each year could have been prevented with proper tire care. Additionally, in 2016, tire-related accidents resulted in more fatalities than those caused
EV Tire Tips for Commercial Electric Truck Customers
Electric trucks aren’t just a crazy West Coast “thing” anymore. Those goods you’re ordering online are likely to soon arrive via electric truck or van (and depending on where you live, there’s a decent chance this has happened already). Even public transportation and school districts in cities from coast to coast are beginning to put
Bridgestone Releases New Wide Base Radial Tire for Urban Fleets
Bridgestone will debut the Greatec M847 at the 2023 Waste Expo in New Orleans.
Reducing Commercial Truck Fuel Costs Starts with Tire Care
Ultimately, the goal for tire dealers working with fleets is to lower cents-per-mile.
EVs, Fleet Management to Aid Commercial Tire Growth
The post-COVID market is bouncing back, which is driving market trends in 2023.
Firestone Announces New FD694 Drive Tire
The new Firestone FD694 drive radial tire is designed for long and regional haul applications.
Goodyear Launches Fuel Max 1AD for Super Regional Applications
The tire’s hybrid lug-to-rib tread pattern enhances traction and helps improve rolling resistance, says Goodyear.
Apollo Tyres Launches Line-Haul Truck Tires at TMC Show
The new range will allow Apollo to cover 85% of the commercial truck tire market.
Yokohama Tire Launches 114R Tire for Regional, Spread-Axle Uses
Yokohama’s 114R will be available in six sizes March 1.
Hankook Tire Announces SmartFlex DL15+ Commercial Tire
The SmartFlex DL15+ comes with an optimized bead profile and carcass structure.
Bridgestone Spotlights New M863 All-Position Radial Tire
The new M863 line of all-position radial tires aligns with the “Economy” and “Efficiency” values of the Bridgestone E8 Commitment.
Last-Mile Delivery Tires Set to Outpace Long-Haul Tire Volumes
Prior to the pandemic, the last-mile delivery (LMD) market was booming. So, when COVID-19 hit, and newly-homebound consumers placed even more online orders — retailers like Amazon shortened delivery times to two days, one day, or even same-day services — and the segment exploded. The surge in business brought even more demand for LMD tires,
