Fleets Still Benefit From Solid Retread Program
Even as consolidation continues within the North American retread industry, statistics show growth for those retreaders that are investing dollars every year into new processes, equipment and technology that benefit trucking fleets. According to Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau estimates, the number of retread facilities in the U.S. has decreased by half since 1990.
Getting the Most From Tire Suppliers
Fleet managers know all too well that tires are often one of their biggest expenses. Working with a trusted tire dealer can help fleets manage costs by obtaining quality products and services that are readily available – sometimes over several years (depending on the application) – and helping fleets choose the right tires and services
Bridgestone, PPG Partner
PPG Industries and Bridgestone Americas are partnering to create fuel-efficient tires for trucks and buses with PPG’s Agilon silica, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. PPG’s Agilon, is a high-performance silica that reduces a tires rolling resistance, making the tire more fuel efficient and improving traction and tread life, PGG said. The U.S. Department of Energy is
Bridgestone Recalling Firestone FS561 Truck Tires
Bridgestone Americas has issued a voluntary safety recall for 36,000 Firestone FS561 commercial truck tires. The recalled tires only include FS561 tires in size 255/70R22.5 that are installed in trailer applications and were manufactured in the U.S. and Canada between Feb. 2015 and Jan. 27, 2016 (DOT weeks 0515 – 0416). Tires affected by the
Avoiding CSA Violations
In 2010, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rolled out the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program to make sure drivers and fleets are not only driving safely, but are also operating safe vehicles. Since its infancy, the program has undergone a few changes, but tire maintenance violations remain a serious safety risk that should
Shenzhou Tire Breaks Ground on Phase II of Shizuishan Plant
Ningxia Shenzhou Tire Co. Ltd. has broken ground on Phase II of its new tire plant in the Chinese city of Shizuishan, Tyres & Accessories reports. The second phase of the $1.65 billion project is expected to produce production capacity for tires for high-end markets in Europe and the U.S. Shenzhou Tire’s goal is to
Insight: Four Key Trends for the Future Truck Tire Market
The global market for truck tires is estimated to see steady, if uneven growth, over the next 10 years according to the latest market research from Smithers Rapra. The Smithers Rapra report “The Future of Truck Tires to 2025” estimates that 2015 will see the sale of 477 million units. The demand for truck tires
Truck Trailer, Tires Stolen in NW Ohio
Police are investigating the theft of a truck trailer and tires in Northwood, Ohio, according to local media. Roughly 400 Bridgestone tires, totaling $33,200, and a tractor-trailer were stolen mid-day Oct. 5 from outside Oakley Industries, police said. The theft is under investigation.
Plombco Introduces Truck Rim Gauge
Wheel weight manufacturer Plombco has unveiled a new truck rim gauge. The company said the new gauge will help technicians find the appropriate truck wheel weight, a challenge when working with a variety of rim flanges. For more information, visit www.plombco.com.
AP Report Questions Truck Tire Speed Capabilities
Consumer media has once again turned its attention to the tire industry. A recent Associated Press exclusive titled “Big Rigs Often Go Faster Than Tires Can Handle” has garnered the attention of national and local news outlets. The investigation claims that commercial truck operators often travel at speeds faster than what their tires can handle.
DOT Unveils Half-Trillion Dollar Highway Funding Bill
The Obama administration sent a half-trillion dollar transportation bill to fund surface transportation repairs and call for automotive safety reforms for the next six years to Congress. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx unveiled the $478 billion proposal Monday, titled Grow America Act, which comes less than two months before federal highway funding is set
