February 2021

HD truck demand predicted for 2021

February 22, 2021
Commercial Truck Tires,

The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 affected industries throughout the world, and the trucking industry was not spared. Tractor sales in particular suffered a major blow, decreasing by about 8% year over year. This was exacerbated by the fact that overinflated sales numbers in 2019 were bound to come down, and that started even before the …

February 26, 2021
Commercial Truck Tires,

The Most Commonly Ignored Part of Truck Tire Maintenance

Truck tire maintenance is extremely important in order to ensure the safety and reliability of any rig. Yet a recent poll with truck tire experts shows that the most commonly ignored practice is that of performing a hands-on tire inspection. This is surprising, as a tire inspection is not only one of the quickest and …

Using Data to Measure Fleet Efficiency and Productivity
Submitted by Editor STTC on Mon, 3/1/2021 - 8:00 am
With the unpredictable spikes and lulls in demand throughout 2020, many companies found it difficult to measure fleet efficiency and productivity. 2021 is likely to bring similar challenges, but carriers may not struggle quite as much to keep their trucks on the road. It is important for fleet owners to measure productivity throughout their fleet …
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The Most Commonly Ignored Part of Truck Tire Maintenance
Submitted by Editor STTC on Fri, 2/26/2021 - 8:00 am
Truck tire maintenance is extremely important in order to ensure the safety and reliability of any rig. Yet a recent poll with truck tire experts shows that the most commonly ignored practice is that of performing a hands-on tire inspection. This is surprising, as a tire inspection is not only one of the quickest and …
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