Trucking Lobbyist Mike Riley — Still Laughing, Not Quite Retired
One of the most colorful characters at the Connecticut state Capitol for more than 20 years has been Mike Riley, the chief lobbyist for the state's trucking association.
Continental Tire Testing Natural Rubber from Dandelions
Continental Tire said it is researching using dandelion natural rubber as a polymer and “key component” of future tires.
Manufacturers Say Fleet Testing Essential for Developing Improved Truck Tires
Many of tomorrow’s truck tires are actually on the road today. They are being tested by private fleets hauling food and picking up trash. They are being run on test tracks in South Carolina and Texas. They are being driven over snow-covered roads in northern Canada and on logging trails in Central America.
Dupré Logistics President Tom Voelkel to Retire March 31
Tom Voelkel, president and chief commercial officer for Dupré Logistics, will retire March 31 after 33 years with the company.
March 29, 2016Cooper Tire Agrees to Buy Majority Stake In Chinese Rubber Company
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. said it has entered into an agreement to purchase 65% of China-based Qingdao Ge Rui Da Rubber Co. for about $93 million and will rename the business Cooper Qingdao Tire Co.
Low-Rolling-Resistance Tires Save Fuel
Tires designed with low rolling resistance are a worthwhile investment because they save a significant amount of fuel and cost about the same as tires that are not designed for low rolling resistance, according to a new study.
Study Shows Low-Rolling-Resistance Tires Aid Fuel Efficiency, Reduce Cost
A new study finds that tires designed with low rolling resistance are a worthwhile investment because they save a significant amount of fuel and cost about the same as tires that are not designed for low rolling resistance.
BF Goodrich Announces Recall of About 129,000 Tires
BF Goodrich Tires is recalling approximately 129,000 tires that primarily are found on commercial light trucks, full-size heavy-duty vans, small RVs and some three-quarter and 1-ton pickup trucks.
August 10, 2015BestDrive Acquires Hill Tire to Expand in Southeast
BestDrive, a tire distributor and retreader owned by Continental Tire, announced the acquisition of Hill Tire Co. to expand its presence in Southeast markets.
July 21, 2015PressurePro Launches New Display for Tire-Pressure Monitoring System
Advantage PressurePro has launched a new display for its tire-performance management system.
April 16, 2015