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…
Technology Yokohama opens new R&D center October 2, 2018 CORNELIUS, N.C. – Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) has opened a new research and development facility in North Carolina. The 25,000 sq.-ft. facility replaces a temporary facility it has used in…
Equipment Dayton truck tires to cost more September 25, 2018 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Dayton truck and bus tires sold in the U.S. and Canada will be priced 10% higher, according to parent company Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. The company blamed…
Mobile and IT Trucker Path teams up with Goodyear on roadside assistance August 13, 2018 (PRNewsfoto/Trucker Path) PHOENIX, Ariz. – Trucker Path users will soon have direct access to roadside service in the U.S. thanks to a new partnership. The popular app is partnering with Goodyear…
Bridgestone unveils drive tire August 7, 2018 Bridgestone Americas has unveiled the Firestone FD711 drive tire to…
Tires/Wheels Two new wide-base tires on offer from Goodyear July 25, 2018 AKRON, Ohio — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has two new tire models designed to put money back into the hands of fleets. The new wide-base tires for long-haul…
902L tire now in new size July 2, 2018 Yokohama Tire’s max-mileage 902L ultra-wide-base longhaul/regional drive tire is now available in a 455/55R22.5 size. It also comes in a 445/50R22.5. Features of the tire include a 27/32 tread depth…
You can now get Giti tires June 29, 2018 Giti Tire commercial offerings are rolling into North America, with a lineup of longhaul, regional, urban/light-duty and mixed-service products. Pronounced “G-T”, the Singapore-based company already offers original equipment…
Goodyear steers for longhaul June 21, 2018 Goodyear has added another product to its Endurance family of high-mileage long-haul tires with the introduction of the Endurance LHS steer tire, which complements the line’s LHD drive tire. After…
Michelin takes action for traction June 21, 2018 Michelin is launching what it calls “its most aggressive drive-axle tire” in the Michelin X Works Grip D tire, made specifically for energy-sector and logging fleets operating in extreme conditions…
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…
BF Goodrich unveils all-terrain tire March 22, 2018 BF Goodrich has unveiled two new all-terrain tires to help handle the grueling conditions faced by equipment in the construction, logging, and energy sectors. The Cross Control tire…
Transportation Prometeon rolls out Pirelli H89 series March 7, 2018 ATLANTA, Ga. – Prometeon has launched its new Pirelli H89 tire series at the annual meeting of the Technology and Maintenance Council. The tire family includes dedicated steer, drive, and…
Tires/Wheels Speedco expands tire offerings January 31, 2018 OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Love’s Travel Stops has announced its Speedco tire stores have expanded the brands they are offering. Forty-six of the 52 locations across the U.S. now offer…
Human Resources Pirelli truck tire brand has new North American leader June 19, 2017 ROME, Ga. – Alex Vitale has been named CEO of TP Commercial Solutions’ North America operations. The company, which produces Pirelli brand commercial truck tires, says Vitale brings more than…
