National Vehicle Safety Inspection Bill Proposed
A new national vehicle safety inspection bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives.
2024 OTR Conference addresses safety, industry growth, training
The 69th OTR Tire Conference was highlighted by the creation of the Tire Recycling Foundation, safety, tire chains, retreading and more.
ADAS Inspection Should Include More than a Test Drive
You can’t confirm that radar, camera and other ADAS components are aimed accurately and operating properly during a test drive.
Giti Tire Offers Tire Safety Week Tips
Drivers should follow these tips to ensure their tires are as safe as can be.
National Tire Safety Week: Tips to Pass on to Your Customers
Use these tips to educate your customers about their tire health this week.
Mandated Safety Inspections Reduce Deaths, Study Says
Carnegie Mellon University released a new vehicle safety inspection study that proves the importance of safety inspections, according to the Tire Industry Association (TIA). The study affirms that the presence or implementation of safety inspections and maintenance programs is directly related to reducing roadway fatalities. According to the study, if other states implemented a safety
Third Tire Safety Leadership Summit Focuses on Technicians, Drivers
When technicians go out on a roadside service call, distracted driving and other on-the-job dangers could play a role in whether they make it to the job site or home safely at the end of the day. To update the industry on best practices to avoid injuries, McCarthy Tire Service and Snider Fleet Solutions welcomed
Bendix Shares Brake Safety Week Tips for Commercial Trucks
The team at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems (Bendix) offers suggestions on getting ready for Brake Safety Week, happening this week (Aug. 21-27). Brake Safety Week is the annual weeklong event run by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) that examines vehicles across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Bendix says Brake Safety Week is part
USTMA Gives National Tire Safety Week Tips
The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) kicked off its annual tire safety awareness campaign, National Tire Safety Week, last week, which ran from June 27– July 3. This initiative was intended to educate consumers, motorists and fleets about tire care, safety and maintenance. U.S. tire manufacturers recommend drivers check tire pressure at least monthly, regularly check
Mobile Tire Scanning Looks to Streamline Vehicle Inspections
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), tire failures are to blame for approximately 11,000 vehicle crashes per year. That’s why it’s necessary for automotive and tire companies to remove dangerous, defective tires from circulation. In order to do so, they must have the ability to inspect tires quickly and accurately. Tire dealers