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Specials10 Fuel-Saving Techniques to Make Your Fleet More Efficient
- April 29, 2019
- Articles,
It’s no secret that operations costs for commercial trucking fleets have dramatically increased in the past few years. Fleet managers need alternative methods to help stretch their budgets and improve efficiency. These 10 fuel-saving techniques will help you save money on fuel costs for your fleet, reduce your semi truck tire repair costs, and improve …
7 Most Important Pieces of Commercial Truck Equipment
- February 13, 2020
- Articles, Tire Service, Truck,
Taking proper care of your commercial trucks starts by understanding what components matter most for safe, reliable operation. Within the broad spectrum of commercial trucks lies a common thread of the most critical components essential for top performance. Fleet managers in all industries can rest assured that these seven key commercial truck components will always …
Four Big Innovations in Tire Retreading
- March 15, 2018
- Articles, New Tires, News,
As a technology, tire retreading continues to advance alongside other shipping tech. Retreading has existed for about a century, and every decade brings improvements: Easier methods of retreading, better lifespans, and improved all-around results for owners. Today is no different. Tire retreading is better than ever, with even more benefits to owners and fleet managers. …
Get Even More Life Out of Your Tire Retreading with Proper Maintenance
- March 07, 2018
- Articles, New Tires, News,
As we’ve mentioned in this blog before, there are a lot of misconceptions surrounding tire retreading. Some of these misconceptions have roots in earlier versions of the technology, from the 1980s, that did legitimately have issues. Others, however, simply have no basis in reality – like the idea that retreaded tires have lower lifespans than …
Getting tested for COVID-19 on the road
- August 05, 2020
- Articles, Road Service,
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 …
How Driving at High Speeds Affects Commercial Truck Tires
- March 19, 2018
- Articles, News,
The problem, as it turns out, is not the roads themselves – but rather the speeds at which a truck drives. The majority of commercial truck tires are rated for 75MPH and have recommended inflation PSIs to match that speed. Unfortunately, trucks do not always stick to 75MPH on highways. Many interstates in North America …
How to Choose the Right Medium-Duty Commercial Truck Tires
- March 10, 2018
- Articles, New Tires, News,
Finding the right medium-duty tires can be tricky, since “medium-duty” is such a broad category. There are a lot of potential applications for trucking operations and to get the best performance from your tires you must select a tire designed for your needs. There is certainly no all-purpose answer here, but we can offer some guidance on …
How to Estimate the Useful Life of Your Commercial Truck Tires
- February 17, 2020
- Articles, Tire Service, Truck,
For fleet managers, few things are more important than ensuring their commercial truck tires are safe and reliable. That’s why it’s crucial for fleets to understand the life cycle of their truck tires so they know when it’s time to replace them. There are many signs that fleet managers can watch out for that will …
How to Implement Corrosion Prevention for Your Commercial Truck Fleet
- February 10, 2020
- Articles,
When it comes to protecting your commercial trucks, one area that fleet managers often overlook is corrosion prevention. Largely comprised of metallic materials, commercial trucks are extremely susceptible to corrosion cause by rain, snow, road chemicals and other wet-weather conditions. Implementing an effective corrosion prevention strategy is the only way to protect against unnecessary damage …
How to Refinish Aluminum Wheels the Right Way
- April 21, 2020
- Articles, Tire Retreading, Tire Service,
Proper wheel maintenance is essential for keeping commercial truck tires in good working condition. Without the right maintenance, you can expose your vehicles to premature tire damage, resulting in increased spending on repair and replacement needs for your fleet. But refinishing aluminum wheels isn’t as simple as it might seem: Fleet managers must …
