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 …

Getting tested for COVID-19 on the road
Submitted by Editor STTC on Wed, 8/5/2020 - 7:00 am
Truck drivers have been on the frontline providing essential services since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to do so. The good news is that unlike many other frontline workers, the chances of a trucker contracting the virus are very small if they have limited contact with others. However, the bad news is …
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A Perfect Storm – How Grocery Supply Chains Were Disrupted During COVID-19
Submitted by Editor STTC on Tue, 7/7/2020 - 8:00 am
Now, even a few months into the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis, consumers are still having difficulty finding many of the groceries and household supplies they need. However, in the first weeks of the crisis, shoppers who braved going into stores found themselves looking at aisle after aisle of empty shelves where essential products would normally sit. …
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