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February 2018
Five Things to Know Before You Purchase Commercial Truck Tires
- February 28, 2018
- News,
In trucking operations, one of the most critical purchases is often taken for granted – the type of commercial truck tires to install. Truck tires are not all the same and making the right choice can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars per truck, while just buying the same brand or model of tire …
Four Warnings That Your Truck Tires Need Attention or Tire Retreading
- February 20, 2018
- News,
There’s a lot that can go wrong with commercial truck tires on the road. However, most of the time, your tires will be showing you clear warning signs well before they fail. Paying attention to these indicators can provide you plenty of forewarning it might just be time for some new truck tires or to …
Four Ways Your Tires Can Affect Your Fleet Operating Costs
- February 07, 2018
- News,
With all costs of operating a trucking company going up, and fuel costs consistently volatile, fleet managers and drivers are consistently looking for ways to lower their costs. While often overlooked, a truck’s tires can have a major impact on their overall profitability. Properly managed and maintained, tires can reduce costs – but poor choices …
The Safety Record of Tire Retreading -The Facts
- February 11, 2018
- News,
There’s a lot of misinformation out there about commercial truck tire retreading, and it’s costing fleet managers as well as owner-operators a lot of money! There is still a widespread belief that retreading is somehow dangerous, lowers fuel efficiency, or otherwise isn’t cost effective – but that’s simply not true anymore. Yes, there was once …
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Recent Posts
- How to Save on Work Truck Fleet Maintenance
- Submitted by STTC Editor on Mon, 6/17/2019 - 5:44 pm
The biggest challenge for fleet managers is finding ways to save money on truck fleet maintenance. Commercial trucks are at higher risk for needing maintenance and repairs simply because of how often they’re used, the amount of starting and stopping required and how far they travel. However, by following these three tips, fleets can reduce …
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- Improved Infrastructure Could Save Commercial Truckers Billions on Fuel
- Submitted by STTC Editor on Wed, 5/8/2019 - 10:10 am
A recent report from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) found that improving the nation’s infrastructure could save commercial truckers billions of gallons of fuel each year. Not only would improved infrastructure mean savings on fuel costs, but better roads with less congestion would also increase the lifespan of commercial tires and bring less pollution …
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