Bridgestone Funds $42 Million to Commercialize Guayule
Bridgestone has announced plans to invest $42 million to establish commercial operations for guayule. The company says it plans to collaborate and partner with local U.S. farmers and Native American tribes to increase the capacity of up to 25,000 additional acres of farmland for planting and harvesting guayule at scale. Bridgestone launched its guayule research
Falken Tires To Launch Commercial Van Sizes In Wildpeak H/T02, A/T3W
Falken Tires has launched multiple sizes for the commercial van segment in both Wildpeak H/T02 and A/T3W. Two sizes in the Wildpeak H/T02 – 235/65R16C and 225/75R16C – with the same sizes in Wildpeak A/T3W – will become available for Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster van fitments beginning in August. In addition, coming in 2023
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
ATEQ TPMS Tools Introduces New Commercial Truck Tool
ATEQ TPMS Tools, LC announced the addition of the VT Truck 2.0 to the ATEQ TPMS tool lineup. The ATEQ VT Truck 2.0 offers functionalities specifically designed for the maintenance of trucks and buses and includes all-new OBD coverage. With an all-new sturdy and compact design, the tool can easily read sensors, even in twin
Uniroyal Tires Relaunch Commercial Truck Tire Line
Uniroyal Tires has relaunched its commercial truck portfolio with the introduction of three tire offers for the U.S., along with a redesigned website to support the effort. The new lines are the Uniroyal LT2 Line Haul Trailer tire, the RS2 Regional Steer tire and the RD2 Regional Drive tire. Additionally, the website is more modern
ESCO Introduces New Commercial Truck Tools, Accessories
ESCO announces the expansion of their newest offering of commercial driveline, steering, and suspension tools/accessories with the release of several new models within these categories. This includes the release of specialty tools that include pitman arm pullers/spreaders; yoke pullers; bearing cap installation tools; leaf spring pin removal and installation tools; and more. Many of these
Yokohama to Increase Prices on Consumer, Commercial Tires
Yokohama Tire Corporation will implement a price increase on its consumer replacement tires and commercial truck tires sold in the U.S., effective July 1. The company says the increase is in response to the “unparalleled rise in costs associated with materials and operations.”
Hercules Introduces Strong Guard H-MA Commercial Tire
Hercules Tire and Rubber Company (HTR) introduced the U.S. launch of its Strong Guard H-MA tire, a mixed-service, all-position commercial tire. HTR says the new tire is made to navigate difficult, unpaved off-road sites, but its primary use is on roads. Vehicles typically using the tire include tippers, cement mixers, concrete pumps, and low loaders
Why Commercial Fleets Can’t Sleep on Winter Truck Tires
The sun is shining, birds are chirping and the smell of neighbors cooking burgers on the grill is wafting into your yard. This is how you know it’s time for your commercial fleet customers to start looking for that next set of winter truck tires. While today’s forecast may have most consumers wanting to hit
Commercial Tire Service Safety Basics That Save Lives (Audio)
Downtime is the enemy of fleets everywhere–a tire problem while on the road is a cog in the supply chain wheel, so to speak. Luckily, independent tire dealers and their teams act as the “superhero” when it comes to responding to service calls in a timely manner. Yet, while on the side of the road,
