Maintenance or Management?
Maintenance or Management? Truck operators today are quite conscientious about their choice of tires and the care given them. This protective attitude is readily explained by the prominent position tires hold in the hierarchy of operating expenses for most trucking operations – tire program costs rank second only to fuel for most fleets and owner-operators.
Scrap Yard Gumshoe
Scrap Yard Gumshoe Regardless of the type of spent machinery, component equipment, or materials they provide a gathering place for, scrap yards contain an abundance of information. Witness the differences in average mileage accumulated or failure modes for various models of automobiles prior to reaching their final rusting place. Or the average age difference between
Going Single in a Dual World
Going Single in a Dual World By now you have likely heard about the new single wide-base tires – super wides, as we call them – being offered for line haul applications by several of the major truck tire manufacturers. Michelin, Goodyear, Bridgestone/Firestone and Continental all have their versions, and all are in various states
In Good Hands: Having The Right Insurance Can Help You Survive More Than One ‘What If’
In Good Hands Having The Right Insurance Can Help You Survive More Than One ‘What If’It’s said that when it comes to getting insurance, you’re simply betting that something bad will happen. True or not, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Having insurance is a must in order to stay in business. In today’s
Dealer Diary: Justly Saying No
Justly Saying No For the past two years, Tire Review has brought you Dealer Diary, a monthly series that focuses on typical tire dealers and the ins and outs of their business.Dave Schardt, president of The Wheel Source in Dayton, Ohio, has made custom wheels his primary focus through both a retail store in Dayton
Field and Street
Field and Street National accounts. Cradle-to-grave programs. Larger and larger tires. Mounted wheel programs. 24/7/365 service requirements. On-site inspections and service. Reduced equipment downtime. There is no doubt the commercial tire business has changed considerably over the last decade. And there is no reason to believe the demands placed on tire dealers won’t keep evolving
Knock, Knock, Knock: How to Stay Safe When Uncle Sam Comes Calling
Knock Knock Knock How to Stay Safe When Uncle Sam Comes Calling Most employers do their best to provide employees with a safe workplace, and few, if any, intentionally disregard safety or environmental regulations at the expense of the well-being of their workers or the community. Owners of small businesses find it almost impossible to
School Bus Tires and Basic Lesson Plans
School Bus Tires and Basic Lesson Plans June has arrived and the first year of the new century is passing quickly in the history books. At this point back in 1901, there were few – dare we say none ®“ alternatives to walking, riding horseback, or hitching a wagon ride to the old schoolhouse. It’s
Getting in on the Wheel Deal
uncil (TMC) has an excellent publication titled "User’s Guide to Wheels and Rims" which is a compilation of the knowledge and experience of top industry suppliers and fleet maintenance personnel. The installation, inspection, and maintenance procedures for wheels, rims, and fastener components in this TMC Recommended Practice are readily available (phone 703-838-1763) and should be
The “Big” Approach: Treating Smaller Fleets Like the Big Guys Can Help Win Them Over
When it comes to proper, dollar-saving tire maintenance, small and medium sized fleets – especially owner-operators with a handful of tractors – are probably the toughest customers. On their tires, and on their dealers. While they know they need tires, often times cost issues, the lack of a formal controlled vehicle maintenance program, and/or the