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10 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 …
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 …
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 …
Proactive Fleet Maintenance Tips for Reducing Emergencies
- May 06, 2019
- Articles,
For fleet managers, few things are more important than saving on maintenance costs — especially as operations costs continue to increase. Finding a semi-truck tire repair center near you can be difficult in an emergency situation, so it’s important to follow these three tips for proactive fleet tire maintenance to conserve your budget and ensure …
Top Five Best Brands of Commercial Truck Tires
- November 13, 2017
- Articles, Mobile Tire Service,
With so many options in commercial truck tires, which brand(s) are best for your fleet? Every STTC location stocks a wide variety of brands specifically so that we have more leeway in making recommendations. Unlike other outlets that only partner with one brand of tires, we can suggest the right tire that fits the specific needs …
Using Predictive Maintenance to Reduce Unnecessary Fleet Costs
- May 03, 2019
- Articles,
The cost of operating a commercial trucking fleet has dramatically increased in recent years. According to a 2018 report from the Fleet Advantage Whitepaper Series, maintenance and repairs are at the forefront as the highest variable and volatile cost of fleet operation. Preventative maintenance strategies combined with predictive maintenance technologies can help managers save on …
