Equipment Bridgestone expanding Tennessee truck tire plant August 17, 2023 Bridgestone has broken ground on a new US$550-million expansion of its Warren County, Tenn., truck and bus tire plant. The expansion will grow the plant by 850,000 sq.-ft. and will…
Tires/Wheels Bridgestone’s new M863 brings performance to all positions January 31, 2023 Bridgestone has introduced the M863 all-position radial tire for on- and off-highway fleets. The company says the new tire is well suited for concrete mixer, dump,…
Tires/Wheels Three new longhaul tires added to Firestone Classics line July 14, 2022 Bridgestone has introduced three new longhaul tires into its Firestone Classics tire line. New offerings include the Firestone FS509 (steer radial), FD609 (drive radial), and FT409…
Equipment Bridgestone invests in autonomous trucking firm Kodiak Robotics June 16, 2021 Bridgestone Americas has invested in autonomous trucking firm Kodiak Robotics, and will integrate its smart-sensing tire technologies into the company’s Level 4 autonomous trucks. The two companies will pilot future…
Equipment Firestone truck tires to cost more January 2, 2019 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations has announced a price increase for Firestone truck and bus tires sold in the U.S. and Canada. Firestone tires will increase in price…
Bridgestone unveils drive tire August 7, 2018 Bridgestone Americas has unveiled the Firestone FD711 drive tire to…
Business Management Harmon to assume role as president of GCR tires and service for Bridgestone October 11, 2017 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Effective Nov. 1, Damien Harmon will take over the role of president of GCR tires and service for Bridgestone Americas. Succeeding John Vasuta, who was named senior…
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…
Bridgestone releases two new Bandag retreads June 13, 2016 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Rounding out its trio of tire patterns designed to balance performance and affordability, Bridgestone Americas announced two new Bandag retreads June 13 – the DR 5.3 and…
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…
Business Management GCR Tires & Service names new marketing executive March 29, 2016 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone Americas has named Jon Kimpel its new executive director of marketing for its GCR Tires & Service division. GCR operates a network of more than 200…
Bridgestone releases new steer tire February 18, 2016 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bridgestone Americas introduced its new R283A Ecopia steer tire Feb. 16, which the company says is engineered to deliver best-in-class performance for commercial trucking fleets for long-…
Business Management Bridgestone looks to tread globally with its Bandag brand December 16, 2015 Brings in new director of operations to lead the way
Human Resources Bridgestone’s truck tire plant turns 25 May 25, 2015 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone last week celebrated the 25th anniversary of its truck tire plant in Warren County, Tenn. The company began producing truck and bus tires there in May…
Transportation Bridgestone Commercial names new v.p. February 2, 2015 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone Commercial has named Marshall Hyzdu its new vice-president, commercial tire division. He will head marketing efforts for OTR and commercial truck and bus tire products, including…
