Equipment Tire differences are more than tread deep April 9, 2020 They’re all round and black, but there’s a reason why tires perform better in some positions and applications than others. Features from tread designs to selected compounds are needed because…
Equipment Bridgestone, Firestone and Bandag tires to cost more October 9, 2018 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations and Bridgestone Canada are informing customers that Bridgestone and Firestone truck tires will increase in price Nov. 9. Bandag retreads sold in the…
Equipment Bridgestone to design SuperTruck tires with 30% less rolling resistance December 2, 2016 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bridgestone has announced its involvement in the SuperTruck II program, funded by the US Department of Energy. The company will produce steer, drive and trailer tires as…
Equipment Bridgestone brings R283A tire to Canada April 16, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. — Bridgestone used Truck World to launch its new R283A steer tire to the Canadian market. The company says the Ecopia tire produces 3% less rolling resistance than…
Transportation Former grand champion repeats as winner at B.C. Professional Truck Driving Championships June 24, 2014 LANGLEY, B.C. – A repeat winner claimed his third grand champion title at the B.C. 2014 Professional Truck Driving Championships. Dean Grant, a Duncan, B.C.-based driver for Agrifoods International Co-op,…
Transportation Bridgestone/Firestone launches four new commercial truck tires March 21, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has launched four new Firestone-branded commercial truck tires today at the Mid-America Truck Show.
Transportation Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations appoints new VP marketing March 21, 2013 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) has named Matthew Stevenson vice-president of marketing for its commercial tire division.
Transportation OTA, Bridgestone searching for heroic truckers September 7, 2012 TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) and Bridgestone are now accepting nominations for the 2012 Bridgestone Ontario Trucking Association Truck Hero Award. Organizers are looking for carriers to nominate drivers who deserve to...
Transportation Bridgestone reorganizes commercial tire group February 3, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) has announced the reorganization of the Bridgestone Commercial Group. BATO is undergoing several personnel changes within its commercial tire operations "to strengthen structural...
Transportation BBTS moves HQ to Nashville November 16, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS) has announced it is relocating its headquarters to Nashville.
Transportation BBTS re-launches Web site October 1, 2010 MUSCATINE, Iowa -- Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS) is re-launching trucktires.com, a Web site designed to provide solutions and advice for fleet customers looking to increase tire life and reduce cost per mile.
Transportation Bridgestone searching for heroic truck driver (October 01, 2010) October 1, 2010 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - The search is on for the 2010 Bridgestone Canadian Truck Hero Award recipient. Since 1956, the company has formally recognized truck heroes for courageous acts performed on the roa...
Transportation Bridgestone makes changes to community, corporate relations team April 28, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Bridgestone Americas (BSA) has promoted Dan MacDonald, the company's current executive dir...
Transportation MATS: Bridgestone intros new long-wearing steer tire March 26, 2010 LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS) has introduced a new long-wearing Bridgestone-bran...