Fuel Efficiency: Low-Rolling Resistant Tires
Using low-rolling resistant tires truly affects a fleet’s bottom line.
Technician’s Assistant
The Backsaver by Mohawk Lifts is designed for all Mohawk 10,000 lb. to 18,000 lb. two-post lifts.
Corrosion Resistant M-Series Wheels Introduced by Alcoa
Alcoa recently introduced its new M-Series line of wheels
Online Diagnostic Assistant
Wells Vehicle Electronics’ free virtual tech online diagnostic assistant, available 24/7, utilizes short videos and prompts to guide the user through each step in diagnosing a wide range of challenges.
PFC Offers Corrosion-Resistant Brake Pads
Corrosion resistant protective coating from Performance Friction Corp. (PFC) prevents rust, peeling and corrosion, and is extremely temperature resistant, according to the maker.
Automatic Snow Chains Provide Instant Traction for Trucks
RUD Chain said its Rotogrip automatic snow chain system is designed for a wide range of vehicles and works equally as well in reverse as it does moving forward.
Jury Sides With Assistant Managers in Schwab OT Suit
An Oregon jury yesterday ruled that Les Schwab Tire Centers ‘routinely and systematically’ failed to pay its assistant managers overtime even as it required them to work 60 hours or more per week. The Multnomah County Circuit Court jury found in favor of a group of former and current Les Schwab store assistant managers who sued
In Fast-Growing Farm Tire Market, Recession is a Distant Past
Overall, North American farmers have had a good year. High commodity prices for grain and cotton, coupled with improved milk and pork prices and record high beef prices have resulted in farmers having profits to spend updating their equipment – and their tires. In 2011, agricultural commodities prices went up by 31%, according to Jeff
TRIB Challenges TMCSuperTech Contestants to ‘Spot the Retread’
The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) has teamed up with the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) of the American Trucking Associations to sponsor a "Spot The Retread" Competition as part of the qualification process for TMC’s National Technician Skills Competition (TMCSuperTech 2011) on Sept. 19-22 in Raleigh, N.C. TMCSuperTech is North America’s premier