May 2020

How to Buff & Polish Commercial Truck Aluminum Wheels

May 19, 2020
News,

Keeping your commercial fleet’s aluminum wheels in good condition isn’t just aesthetically appealing: It can protect against damage to your tires. Aluminum has the potential to oxidize and experience corrosion, which can lead to tire damage. Regularly buffing and polishing your wheels will help protect your tires while improving your fleet’s aesthetic. In this post …

May 25, 2020
News,

Factors Affecting Earthmover Tire Lifespan

Earthmover tires are built to withstand the rougher terrain associated with operating in more challenging and unpredictable environments. However, even the strongest tires can experience rapid wear-and-tear when not cared for properly. It’s imperative for fleet managers to understand what factors contribute to reduced tire lifespan so they can prevent premature wear-and-tear. Main Factors …

May 05, 2020
Articles, Road Service, Tire Retreading, Tire Service,

Tires and tire retreading continue to top the list of fleet managers’ greatest budgeting concerns. From unexpected blowouts to premature wear-and-tear, semi-truck tires are one of the costliest components for any commercial trucking fleet. But Michelin and General Motors (GM) are changing the way tires may impact a fleet’s future budgets by introducing …

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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