January 2020

All You Need to Know About Low Sidewall OTR Tires

January 03, 2020
Commercial Truck Tires,

If your fleet operates within the off-the-road (OTR) industry, you already know how important proper tire selection is. It’s imperative for fleet managers to keep up with industry trends and products to ensure they’re allocating their tire budget wisely. Recent industry developments have introduced a new application for low sidewall OTR tires outside of their …

January 20, 2020
Tire Retreading,

Can Truck Tire Retreading Maximize the Casing Value

When it comes to fleet managers’ budgets, tire repair and maintenance are among the top concerns. Truck tire retreading programs are a great way to reduce the total cost of tire repair and maintenance needs for commercial fleets. However, the key to a successful retreading program is having a high-quality casing to start. While the …

January 27, 2020
Commercial Truck Tires,

Low Rolling Resistance Commercial Truck Tires

While the trade war between China and the United States continues to impact the commercial truck tire market, one segment has managed surprising growth in 2019. Low rolling resistance truck and bus radial tires have surged during the past few years and the market is expected to grow exponentially through to 2024. According to the …

January 13, 2020
Tire Retreading,

Recent technological advancements have introduced a safer, more reliable method for tire retreading that results in retread tires comparable to their newer counterparts. Especially as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) increases its focus on fuel economy and reduced carbon emissions, advancements in retreading can help fleet managers maintain compliance with environmental standards while keeping tire …

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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