Bridgestone Americas is adding 380 new manufacturing jobs as part of an expansion of its tire plant in Morrison, Tenn., the tiremaker announced Aug. 25.
August 26, 2022Bridgestone
Business, Technology, Equipment 
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Bridgestone, Microsoft Collaborate on Tire Analytics
John Sommers II for Transport TopicsBridgestone Corp. is renewing its collaboration with Microsoft to accelerate advanced tire analytics integration, the company announced Aug. 4.
August 8, 2022 Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety 
The initial trial phase is scheduled to begin this summer with a rollout of the tire monitoring technology at 200 Pilot and Flying J locations. (Bridgestone Americas)
Bridgestone, Pilot Partner on Fleet Tire Intelligence Program
The initial trial phase is scheduled to begin this summer with a rollout of the tire monitoring technology at 200 Pilot and Flying J locations. (Bridgestone Americas)Bridgestone Americas and Pilot Co. announced select travel center locations will offer Bridgestone Fleet Care mobility solutions to provide actionable fleet tire intelligence.
July 25, 2022 Business, Equipment 
The Bandag B713 FuelTech footprint. (Bridgestone Americas Inc.)
Bridgestone Increases Prices for Bandag Products in US, Canada
The Bandag B713 FuelTech footprint. (Bridgestone Americas Inc.)Bridgestone will increase prices up to 15% on tread, cushion and some ancillary items from its subsidiary Bandag Inc., the tire company announced July 1.
July 1, 2022 Business, Technology, Equipment 
The Bandag B713 FuelTech footprint. (Bridgestone Americas Inc.)
Bridgestone Introduces New Tire Tread With Improved Wear Life
The Bandag B713 FuelTech footprint. (Bridgestone Americas Inc.)Bridgestone Americas announced the launch of a new drive tire tread that is engineered to increase retread value for fleets.
May 12, 2022 Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous 
As part of the arrangement, Bridgestone will become an official U.S. launch partner for Stockholm-based Einride and be its exclusive tire supplier for the U.S. market. (Bridgestone Americas)
Bridgestone, Einride Partner on Sustainable Mobility Solutions
As part of the arrangement, Bridgestone will become an official U.S. launch partner for Stockholm-based Einride and be its exclusive tire supplier for the U.S. market. (Bridgestone Americas)Tire company Bridgestone and Einride, which develops electric and autonomous freight mobility solutions, formed a partnership designed to create sustainable mobility solutions for electrified and autonomous Class 8 trucks.
August 16, 2021 Business, Equipment 
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear was on hand for the announcement of the expansion. (Bridgestone Americas)
Bridgestone Breaks Ground on Expansion of Kentucky Air Springs Plant
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear was on hand for the announcement of the expansion. (Bridgestone Americas)Bridgestone Americas broke ground on a $51 million expansion to its air springs production facility in Williamsburg, Ky., the company said recently.
August 9, 2021 Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, Autonomous 
Einride is planning a U.S. test of its podlike autonomous trucks with Bridgestone. Einride's truck lacks a cab, windows and mirrors, meaning it weighs less than a comparative electric truck and has more room for cargo. (Einride)
Einride Readies US Test for Automated Podlike Truck
Einride is planning a U.S. test of its podlike autonomous trucks with Bridgestone. Einride's truck lacks a cab, windows and mirrors, meaning it weighs less than a comparative electric truck and has more room for cargo. (Einride)Einride plans to expand its range of podlike self-driving trucks and launch a pilot program in the U.S. with tire manufacturer Bridgestone.
October 9, 2020 Business, Equipment, Logistics
TireHub Relocates Two Texas Facilities
TireHub relocated two Texas logistics centers to provide expanded services and greater inventory, the company announced April 15.
April 17, 2020 Business, Equipment, Safety 
A look inside a Bridgestone manufacturing plant in Aiken, S.C. (Bridgestone Tire via YouTube)
Bridgestone Set to Restart North American Tire Plant Operations
A look inside a Bridgestone manufacturing plant in Aiken, S.C. (Bridgestone Tire via YouTube)Bridgestone Americas announced plans to restart its North American commercial tire plants as well as its North American Firestone industrial products and Firestone building products manufacturing facilities April 13.
April 8, 2020