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Yokohama Tire COO Hamya shares thoughts on state of tire industry
Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) is on a roll. First, it celebrated a landmark year in 2013 with the groundbreaking of its brand new commercial plant in West Point, Mississippi and this year, the company is set to have a record year with the number of product launches it has planned to satisfy customer demand. In […]
January 13, 2014
Goodyear moves to expand retread network citing uptick in demand
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has expanded its Goodyear Authorized Retread network with the addition of Colonial Tire Distributors, a Richmond, Va.-based firm that serves trucking fleets with new Goodyear commercial truck tires, Goodyear retreads, and other products and services. Colonial Tire Distributors, a subsidiary of Colonial Truck Company, which was founded in 1966, […]
January 8, 2014
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Doran TPMS to integrate with Omnitracs’ MCP
Doran Manufacturing announced the integration of its Doran 360 tire pressure monitoring system with Omnitracs’ Mobile Computing Platforms (MCP50, MCP110 and MCP200).
December 17, 2013
Business
Goodyear strengthens commitment to Oklahoma market
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has added a new Commercial Tire & Service Center to its network. The Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Center in Tulsa, Okla., reaffirms Goodyear’s commitment to Oklahoma, according to Paul Wanstreet, president of Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers. The Tulsa store’s opening follows the opening of a Goodyear […]
December 17, 2013
Business
Continental unveils new drive tire
Retreaders, tire dealers and fleet customers interested in Continental’s truck tires for the North American market are receiving some exciting product news to top off the 2013 holiday season, John Barnes, ContiLifeCycle manager for the Americas, said today. “We are very happy to end the 2013 year on a high note for our ContiTread™ fleets […]
December 17, 2013
Business
Rookies rocking Rush Tech Rodeo
The 2013 Rush Truck Center Tech Rodeo kicked off Sunday in San Antonio with a paint and body repair challenge. The event continues through Tuesday when the Texas-based dealership group will crown its top technician.
December 16, 2013
Business
Bridgestone announces Drive a Firestone Sweepstakes winners
Bobbie Ward, Jr. of Cleburne, Texas, and William Gill of Riverside, Calif., will attend the college football national championship game in Pasadena, Calif., thanks to a first place win in the Bridgestone Commercial Solutions Drive a Firestone Sweepstakes for CDL holders. Ward and Gill’s entries were randomly selected from the Drive a Firestone Sweepstakes, part […]
December 11, 2013
Business
Toyo steer tire now available in 16-ply
The M137 premium high-performance steer radial manufactured by Toyo Tires is now available in a 16-ply with increased load carrying capacity. Designed for use on long haul, over-the-highway commercial applications; the M137 is designed to deliver more miles per 32nds to operators driving coast-to-coast. This EPA SmartWay verified tire uses e-balance technology and stiffer construction […]
December 11, 2013
Business
Continental to ramp up production at largest tire plant
The international tire manufacturer and automotive supplier Continental today announced plans to significantly expand its truck and bus tire production facilities in Otrokovice (Czech Republic). With a total investment of €165 million in the next years, Continental takes the next step in the investment program for its Tire division. “The expansion of our truck and […]
December 11, 2013
Business
Bendx produces 1 millionth EverSure brake spring
Production of the Bendix EverSure Spring Brake with the No Touch Power Spring has surpassed the 1 million-unit production mark. Bendix says EverSure for drum brakes – introduced in 2011 – offers a robust design, as well as lighter weight, extended service intervals, and best-in-class force output. “We saw the Bendix EverSure’s potential as a […]
December 10, 2013
Business
CMA introduces Dynatrail+ ST trailer tires
CMA, a leading tire manufacturer and marketer is pleased to announce the launch of the new Dynatrail+ ST Radial Trailer Tires. Dynatrail+ is the company’s premium ST radial trailer tire with an advance tread compound engineered for increased fuel economy and longer tread life. The tires’ steel belted construction gives the Dynatrail+ added strength and […]
November 27, 2013
Business
Fontaine Fifth Wheel donates TMC SuperTech test stands
Fontaine Fifth Wheel and sister company Fontaine Renew teamed up to test TMCSuperTech 2013 competitors on one of the most important connections in trucking: the one between the tractor and the trailer. After the event, they used the same equipment to connect with future technicians at Lincoln Technical Institute in South Plainfield, N.J. The Fontaine […]
November 27, 2013
Business
Accuride introduces Steel Armor wheel coating technology
Accuride Corporation announced Tuesday the introduction of a new three-phase coating process called Steel Armor for its commercial vehicle steel wheels. The company says the process enhances corrosion-fighting properties that extend steel wheel service life by up to two years compared to standard coatings currently in use in the industry. “Corrosion continues to be a […]
November 19, 2013
Business
Chevron helps Nashville fleet reach 70,000 mile drain intervals
Chevron Products Company, maker of the Delo brand of engine oils, lubricants and coolants, released a case study demonstrating the performance of Delo lubricants for R.E. West Transportation. According to Chevron,tThe Nashville, Tennessee-based company was able to safely achieve 70,000 mile drain intervals* – an increase of 20,000 miles over the OEM recommendation – due […]
November 13, 2013
Business
Goodyear introduces single-axle drive and 6×2 tire
Goodyear’s SmartWay-verified G572 1AD truck tire for single-axle drive and 6×2 applications is engineered for high-torque applications and features the company’s proprietary Fuel Max Technology, which includes fuel-saving compounds and advanced design technology to help promote energy efficiency and fuel economy. The G572 1AD’s highly-siped center rib and lateral grooves help enhance all-season traction, while […]
November 4, 2013
Business
Goodyear aims to give large-fleet buying power to owner operators & mid-size fleets
Owner-operators through mid-size fleets now have full access to many of the advantages that larger trucking fleets enjoy thanks to The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s new Smart Fleet program. “The new Goodyear Smart Fleet program has been designed for customers who want ‘the best of the best’ and gives owner-operators through mid-size fleets access […]
October 30, 2013
Business
Goodyear to rebrand Wingfoot commercial tire network
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s Wingfoot commercial tire network is getting a new identity the company says will fully leverage the power and equity of the Goodyear brand. Starting this month, Goodyear will begin the process of rebranding its Wingfoot locations as Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers. There are 180 tire sales, service, […]
October 29, 2013
Business
Bendix works to advance School Bus Safety Week
In recognizing National School Bus Safety Week, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC noted that while today’s leading-edge active and supportive safety technologies aid in reducing the likelihood of commercial vehicle accidents, they also have the potential to improve school bus safety. National School Bus Safety Week is a public education program promoting school bus safety, […]
October 24, 2013
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