A Texas wholesaler and retailer is on the hook for a $1.9 million tax bill for tractor-trailer tires it bought from Chinese manufacturers.
A report released Monday by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) examines the costs and potential impacts associated with California’s push for zero-emission vehicles. This report is a companion to a December 2022 ATRI report titled “Charging Infrastructure Challenges for the U.S. Electric Vehicle Fleet.
AskWaves looks at what truck drivers do about flat tires
Bob Bortner of IMI dives into the most effective fuel-saving strategies when combating exorbitant fuel prices.
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Commercial tire safety tips
Software firm Setenal says trucking fleets using radio frequency identification chips can increase length of tire use and save money.
The chip shortage has been going on long enough to generate some survey data, and there are some positive things to be found there, but overall the picture is bleak. […]
John Godfrey, executive supply chain consultant at Pirelli, discusses challenges the company has faced with different shipping modes and difficulties finding the capacity to meet increased demand.
Airplane tires can withstand landings at incredible speed and impact. Here’s a look at how…
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (NYSE:CTB) recently announced a plan to increase ownership in its joint venture tire plant in Guadalajara, Mexico, from 58% to 100%. The Findlay, Ohio-based company […]
Bridgestone Corporation (OTC US: BRDCF) missed Wall Street’s consensus expectations for its annual earnings per share (EPS) of SEN (Yen) 401.86 or $3.55 by over 3 percent.
Goodyear Tire and Rubber (NASDAQ: GT) missed consensus revenue expectations of $4.05 billion.
Long known for its automatic tire inflation system (ATIS), P.S.I. adding a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) to its portfolio of solutions to help fleets more effectively manage tire maintenance.
Michelin made a statement on Wednesday at the Movin’ On 2018 conference in Montreal when it announced its goal of recycling 100% of all tires globally by 2048 and using 80% sustainable materials in the production of those tires, also by that timeframe.
Dana has introduced a new series of axles to replace its 170 Series, further reducing weight for fleets. The new lines features the Spicer S172 single drive axle for Class 7 and 8 vehicles and the D172 tandem axle for construction, heavy haul and vocational vehicles.
Michelin’s Energy Guard trailer aerodynamic package can help fleets see a 7.4% improvement in fuel savings versus running a similar trailer without it.
Toyota unveiled a new fuel-cell car at the Tokyo Motor Show wearing an airless tire concept from Sumitomo. There are a number of airless tires used in specialized applications, despite issues with weight and rolling resistance.
Goodyear is replacing one of its long-haul drive tires with a new model that features advancements that improve miles to removal and retreadability. The Endurance LHD is being introduced this week at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta.
With 34% of all tires still running underinflated in fleets, according to Continental, more solutions are needed. That’s why the tire maker has introduced a new, simple-to-use digital tire monitoring platform this week at the North American Commercial Vehicle show in Atlanta.
