Letters: Fees Equal Taxes, Lowering Tire Costs
A few weeks ago, I received a call from the staff of U.S. Rep. Renee Ellmers (R-N.C.). My family operates a business with more than 750 pieces of equipment constantly on the road in America.
December 3, 2012E&MU: Underinflation Seen as Main Cause of ‘Road Gators’
Last summer’s record heat scorched much of the United States, with evidence of the high temperatures visible on the nation’s highways in the form of chunks of broken tires and separated treads, so-called “road gators.”
November 21, 2012Tire Manufacturers Report Mixed 3Q Results
Three tire manufacturers recently reported mixed results for third-quarter profit and sales.
November 15, 2012Opinion: Lower Your Tire Costs With Proper Inflation
It’s no secret that underinflated tires consume more fuel. Given that the price of diesel is rising more often than falling these days, today’s fleet maintenance managers must check tire pressure more regularly — and then actually do something about the results.
October 29, 2012Tire Maintenance Effective in Preventing Blowouts
The price of the service call to replace a blown truck tire on the road can run about $500, industry experts and fleet managers said, adding that the total costs can be much higher.
September 3, 2012EPA Sets Class 8 Retread Standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has established a verification program for tire retreads used by linehaul Class 8 trucks.
June 18, 2012E&MU: Tire Makers Refine Compounds to Improve Durability, Mileage
Recent advances in rubber compounding processes have helped make tires more durable and fuel efficient, according to manufacturers who compare the techniques to the culinary arts.
May 14, 2012Goodyear, Cooper Tire Report Mixed 1Q Results
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. reported a first-quarter loss, citing refinancing charges that offset higher revenue.
May 9, 2012Trucking Fleets Shift Tire-Buying Strategies Over Storage, Theft Concerns and Tight Supply
Because storage limitations, concerns about theft and supply problems have altered the way trucking companies purchase tires, carriers, manufacturers and experts said the tool of choice for economically managing this valuable commodity is a contract that allows fleets to get what they need when they need it — at a preset price.
March 5, 2012Cooper Tire Reports Higher 4Q Profit, Resolves Labor Dispute
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. reported a fourth-quarter profit and said it reached agreement with the United Steelworkers union ending a three-month lockout at an Ohio plant.
February 28, 2012