Construction of the South Korean company’s expansion of the Clarksville, Tenn., plant, which began in December 2023, is scheduled to be completed in June.
April 3, 2026Tire Industry News Updates
Follow tire industry news covering developments in tire manufacturing, product innovations, safety standards and market dynamics that influence commercial trucking. This category highlights reporting on new tire technologies, cost trends, supply chain issues and regulatory updates relevant to fleets, service providers and equipment suppliers. Insights focus on how changes in tires and related services impact performance, maintenance and operational efficiency across the freight transportation sector.
True North Adds Louisiana Repair Operator Total Tire
True North Fleet Services partnered with Louisiana-based Total Tire Solutions, expanding its presence in the southern U.S.
March 24, 2026Michelin Debuts AI Retread Platform, Predictive Tire Tech
Michelin rolled out AI-driven TreadVision to automate retreading and unveiled Smart Predictive Tire monitoring for fleets operating Classes 7 and 8 tractors.
March 18, 2026Aperia Extends Halo Automatic Inflation to Steer Tires
By adapting the self-powered Halo device to install on steer axles and hubs, Aperia’s technology now covers all wheel positions on trucks and trailers.
March 17, 2026Mavis Tire Lines Up Banks for Potential US IPO
Mavis Tire Express Services, an auto repair and tire service provider that counts Midas and Tuffy among its brands, has picked banks for a U.S. initial public offering, according to sources.
February 20, 2026The Complete Tire Lifecycle
A detailed report on how fleets maximize the value of their commercial truck tires and create a multi-stage asset that delivers value through three or more lifecycles.
February 1, 2026Continental’s Unit Sale Faces Uphill Struggle
Continental's industrial ContiTech unit is set to miss targets because of weak demand and other expenses, raising doubts about the price the division will fetch in its sale process.
January 21, 2026Utah Deploys AI-Based System to Inspect Tires, Issue Alerts
The technology, now operating at multiple Utah ports of entry, is designed to identify tire problems early and reduce the risk of crashes caused by sudden tire failures.
December 18, 2025Continental Names New CEO Ahead of Industrial Unit Sale
Christian Kötz will replace outgoing CEO Nikolai Setzer next month, when Continental will begin a sales process for the ContiTech business.
December 17, 2025Smart Trailer Technology Reshapes Trucking Operations
Smart trailer technology is evolving to cater to a trucking fleet’s needs and can dramatically improve all aspects of its operations, a panel said during Hendrickson's media day event.
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