Goodyear Introduces Complete Tire Management for Fleets
By combining its monitoring, insights and service capabilities, Goodyear Tire Management offers a complete solution customized for a fleet’s needs, the company says.
Video: Winter Tires on Medium-Duty Trucks
Winter can be one of the most challenging times for medium-duty fleets when it comes to tires. We give you tips for choosing the right tire to avoid downtime.
Bridgestone Launches All-Position Tire for Regional Pickup, Delivery Service Fleets
Engineered for regional pickup and delivery service applications, the Bridgestone M704 tire is suited for the steer and drive axle positions.
Double Coin Adds Two New Sizes to FT115 and RSD3 Mixed Service Tires
The FT115, part of Double Coin’s Opti-Green Series, is now available in size 295/75R22.5, and the RSD3, a tire designed for all-season and severe winter conditions, is available in size 225/70R19.5.
More Oversight of Commercial Vehicles Needed to Improve Road Safety in Ontario, Auditor General Says
The audit concluded that the Ministry of Transportation missed the opportunity to remove thousands of unsafe commercial vehicles and drivers from Ontario roads.
Video: Which fleets should be investing in wide base tires?
There are three big reasons a fleet might decide to go with wide base tires: weight savings, fuel efficiency, and load efficiency. However, we also know that wide base tires are more expensive, so which fleets should really be considering a swap?
Yokohama Tire Launches New 114R UWB Regional-Haul Trailer Tire
Yokohama Tire’s latest regional-haul trailer tire – the SmartWay-verified 114R Ultra Wide-Base (UWB) is available now in size 445/50R22.5. An additional size (455/50/22.5) will be offered in Q1 2020.
Continental Celebrates Mississippi Tire Plant Grand Opening
Continental recently celebrated the grand opening of its new TBR tire plant near Clinton, Mississippi.
Winter Tires on All Axles: Safety Benefits for Medium-Duty Trucks/Construction Vehicles
This year’s winter season is steadily approaching, and now is the time for medium-duty fleet managers to start thinking about their choice of tire for when the rain, sleet and snow starts to pelt the pavement.
Michelin Receives 2019 SmartWay Excellence Award
Michelin North America, Inc. received a 2019 SmartWay Excellence award for outstanding environmental performance and leadership, the company recently reported.
Nokian Heavy Tyres Celebrates a Year with No Occupational Accidents Leading to Absence
Nokian Heavy Tyres is celebrating a year without accidents leading to absence. The company says achieving this milestone is the result of goal-oriented work.
BFGoodrich Introduces 2 New Long-Haul Commercial Truck Tires
BFGoodrich commercial truck tires launched two new tires — the Highway Control S and Highway Control T.