Equipment Don’t get caught underinflated May 14, 2015 SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Tom Brady may not be the only one with underinflation problems – you could too if you don’t have the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS) by…
Yokohama’s full line of tires available on Freightliner trucks April 22, 2015 SANTA ANA, Calif. — Yokohama has announced its full line of commercial truck tires are now available on Freightliner trucks. “All our truck tires, including ultra wide-base, drive, trailer and…
Human Resources Double Coin names new Canadian regional sales manager April 21, 2015 KITCHENER, Ont. — Double Coin and CMA has named Bill Telefonow its new regional sales manager for the Canada region. He has worked for more than 20 years in sales…
Equipment Uniroyal truck tire line introduced at ExpoCam April 16, 2015 MONTREAL, Que. — The Uniroyal truck tire brand made its debut at ExpoCam this morning. The new tire line features six designs in two sizes. Two of the tires –…
Goodyear introduces new Fuel Max retread April 14, 2015 AKRON, Ohio — Goodyear has announced the introduction of a new PreCure retread for regional fleets. The company says its G682 Fuel Max retread provides fuel efficiency, traction and long…
Business Management Yokohama launches new Web site, plans aggressive North American growth March 30, 2015 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yokohama unveiled at the Mid-America Trucking Show a new Web site featuring tools fleets and owner/operators can use to more effectively select and maintain tires. The Web…
Equipment Goodyear brings Smart Fleet program to Canada March 27, 2015 Program gives small fleets and owner/operators big-fleet benefits
Equipment General Tire turns 100, will celebrate at MATS March 18, 2015 FORT MILL, S.C. — General Tire is turning 100 this year, and will be celebrating by launching a new line of tires at the Mid-America Trucking Show next week. General…
Equipment Roadmaster adds new trailer tire, eyes Canadian growth February 20, 2015 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Cooper Tire’s Roadmaster brand is back up to speed after a labour disruption in China effectively took it out of the market for a year. With the…
Equipment Meritor’s new tire inflation system works on highway tractors February 16, 2015 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Meritor has announced a new tire inflation system for linehaul tractors. It was showcased for the first time at the Technology & Maintenance Council meetings. The MTIS…
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…
Equipment THERE ARE TOO MANY TIRE COMPANIES January 20, 2015 One last note on tires: There are too many tire companies! Seriously, there are 150 that have a SmartWay tire and how many others that do not? Most of the…
Equipment CAN YOU GET A FUEL-EFFICIENT TIRE THAT ALSO PROVIDES DECENT TRACTION? January 20, 2015 One of the complaints about low rolling resistance tires it that they compromise traction, and many do. However, premium tire manufacturers are getting better at improving fuel economy without compromising…
Equipment A SMARTER SMARTWAY TIRE? January 20, 2015 What do Bigstone, Blacklion and Jinxin have in common? Haven’t heard of’em? Okay, how about Linglong, Long March and Luckyear? Still not sure? Each of the companies named above have…
Equipment Goodyear’s Emergency Roadside Service helps millionth customer September 5, 2014 AKRON, Ohio — Goodyear’s Emergency Roadside Service program reached a milestone recently, servicing its one millionth customer. The roadside service program has been offered since late 2007 and is part…
