December 2019

Complete Overview of the U.S. Retread Tires Industry

December 06, 2019
Tire Retreading,

Since its beginnings in the early 1900s, the retread tires industry growth has experienced many ebbs and flows. The current industry landscape reflects significant gains, indicating a resurgence in retread tire popularity and quality overall. New reports show developments in the retreading market which have the industry slated to continue its growth in the future. …

December 20, 2019
Commercial Truck Tires,

Current & Future Outlook for the Commercial Tire Industry

Commercial tires are perhaps the most essential component of any successful trucking fleet. Managing commercial tire costs is a constant battle for fleet managers — who can be aided by an understanding the market to better predict their tire expenses. Commercial Tire Industry Today When looking at the current state of the commercial tire …

December 27, 2019
Commercial Truck Tires, Truck,

How Mounting & Alignment Affect Wear & Tear for Semi-Truck Tires

One of the biggest hassles for fleet managers is maintaining the integrity of their vehicles and tires. Many fleets mistakenly believe that the costs of temporarily taking a vehicle off the road far outweigh the benefits that proper mounting and alignment can provide. Because the kinetic forces surging through a truck’s suspension are much stronger …

December 13, 2019
Commercial Truck Tires,

The Ultimate Check List for Managing Commercial Truck Tire Inventory

As a fleet manager, it’s your responsibility to maintain your commercial truck tires. This means making sure your current inventory is safe, durable and reliable. Many commercial fleet managers struggle to extend the lifespan of their tire inventory. However, following these Check List for Managing commercial truck tire inventory and simple steps can increase your …

December 24, 2019
Commercial Truck Tires, Tire Retreading,

Why Wide-Based Truck Tire Retreading is Successful for Fleets

Fleets depending heavily on wide-based truck tires know how expensive these specialized tires can be. With strict budgets to adhere to, fleet managers must find ways to maximize their tire spend and get the most out of their purchases. Wide-based truck tire retreading has been extremely successful, resulting in many of the same benefits that …

Cargo theft surged in 2020, making the year even tougher on fleets
Submitted by Editor STTC on Wed, 6/30/2021 - 7:53 am
he 2020 COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the worldwide economy, greatly hurting almost every industry. The trucking and logistics industries were not spared, as non-essential manufacturers were forced to shut down, reducing the amount of freight and eliminating the need for many trucking lanes. Even the most successful fleets were hit hard, losing quite a large …
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How to Minimize Toll Violations for Commercial Fleets
Submitted by Editor STTC on Fri, 6/25/2021 - 8:40 am
Toll Violations are a setback that pretty much any commercial fleet has to deal with. There are more tolling places across the United States than there ever have been, and electronic tolling has made it even more likely that a missed toll might result in a penalty. It doesn’t help that there is no uniform …
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