Tires/Wheels Michelin launches X One Multi T regional trailer tire March 5, 2021 Michelin’s X One Multi T trailer tire has been launched to support weight-sensitive regional fleets like flatbed and tanker operations. The wide-base single tire is available for spread and…
Equipment Bridgestone, Michelin to increase commercial tire prices February 16, 2021 Suppliers of commercial truck and trailer tires are notifying customers about coming price increases that could go well above the rate of inflation this year. Bridgestone announced today that its…
Transportation Developing a digital tire management strategy October 28, 2020 If you’re still using pencils, paper, and binders to track your tire management, you’ve already fallen behind. “I’d say, we’re moving at warp speed,” Brian Cunningham, vice-president of fleet solutions…
Business Management Michelin reveals Energy Guard test results August 19, 2020 GREENVILLE, S.C. – Michelin says independent testing by Mesilla Valley Transportation Solutions (MVTS) has validated its Energy Guard system coupled with X One wide-base single tires, saving 17.01 gallons of…
Business Management Connectivity key to providing more intelligent business insights: Michelin August 12, 2020 GREENVILLE, S.C. – Michelin senior vice-president of services and solutions Ralph Dimenna gave a keynote presentation at the virtual Internet of Things World conference Aug. 11, outlining how connectivity is…
Equipment BFGoodrich introduces Route Control regional tires June 9, 2020 GREENVILLE, S.C. – Responding to market trends that have seen regional haul and urban delivery tire demand outpace longhaul, BFGoodrich has introduced two new regional tires. The Route Control S…
Transportation Aftermarket parts availability continues in face of Covid-19 April 9, 2020 MONTREAL, Que. – Manufacturing plants are shutting down across North America because of the Covid-19 pandemic, but trucking aftermarket suppliers don’t expect increases in back orders or part shortages…
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…
Transportation Michelin celebrates spirit of travel with painted rock contest September 25, 2018 GREENVILLE, S.C. – Michelin North America has launched a nationwide painted rock contest to celebrate the spirit of exploration and mobility. Starting yesterday, Michelin distributed 100 yellow painted rocks in…
Sustainability Michelin’s Movin’ On to return to Montreal next year June 4, 2018 MONTREAL, Que. – Michelin has announced its Movin’ On conference on sustainable mobility will return to Montreal in 2019, from June 4-6. Movin’ On, says Michelin, has emerged as the…
Health & Safety Total, Michelin team up for road safety initiative June 1, 2018 MONTREAL, Que. – Total and Michelin have announced the launch of a major road safety education program for 10- to 18-year-olds. They hope to reach 100,000 young people over a…
Equipment Michelin outlines plans for sustainable tire development May 31, 2018 MONTREAL, Que. – By 2048, Michelin is aiming to make its tires fully recyclable, and will construct them from 80% renewable and recycled materials. The company made the announcement at…
Equipment Michelin guarantees performance of new drive tire September 27, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – Michelin is promising its new XDA Energy + drive tire will save fleets $400 a year in fuel, and is backing that promise up with a guarantee.
Equipment Michelin announces two new services in Canada at Truck World April 15, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – Michelin North America (Canada) introduced its Michelin Commercial Service Network (MCSN) and Tire Care at Truck World April 14 in Toronto, with COO Harold Phillips saying that…
Equipment Michelin unveils new Tire Care program February 16, 2015 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Michelin has introduced a new Tire Care program it says will help fleets better manage their tires and reduce their operating costs. It was announced at the…
