In business, time is money! Unexpected out-of-service events are extremely expensive, especially when they happen on the road. Any time that a truck has a flat on the road or experiences a mechanical breakdown on the road, it comes at a cost, not only in money, but driver safety and customer satisfaction. Here are six …
As of this post, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has ballooned to a whopping 17 million. Of that, more than 500,000 people have succumbed to the disease. North America, specifically the United States, has the most cases in the world. With the scale of the COVID-19 pandemic, no sector has been left unaffected. This …
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 …
The last few months have seen the cancellation of the Tire Industry Association’s training courses. Thankfully, with COVID-19 guidelines easing up in some locations, TIA has rescheduled the courses, including earthmover tire training, for the next few months. TIA will be conducting the following courses: Automotive Tire Service (ATS), Commercial Tire Service (CTS), Earthmover …
When operating in off-road industries like oil and gas, using regular trucks on challenging terrains can be tough. Conventional commercial tires often struggle with mud, sand, snow, or ice when surfaces are unpaved. Instead of constructing roads, consider a commercial truck rubber track conversion to effectively navigate these difficult conditions. What Are Rubber Tracks? Rubber …
From the earliest stone or wooden wheels with performance issues to the modern era, tire technology has come a long way, particularly for commercial trucks. Today’s commercial truck tire technology is constantly evolving, resulting in longer-lasting and better-performing tires. Explore some of the most recent advancements and innovations in commercial truck tire technology. Smart Tires …