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NewsJuly 23, 2013

Michelin Issues Voluntary Safety Recall of Select Light Truck Replacement Tires

Michelin said it is voluntarily recalling certain sizes of its Michelin LTX M/S 2, Michelin X Radial LT2 and Michelin Latitude Tour tires. Michelin is recalling 100,000 tires in order to retrieve about 2,500 affected tires.

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NewsJuly 10, 2013

NHTSA Offers Maintenance Tips for Summertime Road Trips

Here are some preventive maintenance tips you can pass along to your drivers to prevent mishaps during long road trips.

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NewsJune 23, 2013

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week: Maintaining the Right Tire Pressure

Here's some advice from Ford and Edmunds.com about tire pressure.

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NewsJune 5, 2013

Yokohama Tire Mexico Opens its Doors

Yokohama Tire Corporation’s (YTC) new subsidiary, Yokohama Tire Mexico (YTMX), officially began importing consumer, commercial and off-the-road (OTR) tires in Mexico on May 1.

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NewsMay 27, 2013

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week: How to Change a Tire

Are you 100% certain all your fleet drivers could ace a tire-changing test? It may be time for a mini-refresher course.

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NewsMay 22, 2013

March Cold Snap in the UK Highlights Importance of Cold-Weather Tires

Following the UK's coldest March in 40 years, a new study highlights the importance of cold-weather tires for better handling, cornering, and braking.

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ProductsApril 8, 2013

HD700 Tire Changer

Bee Line and Corghi USA Inc. offer the HD700 Electrohydraulic Tire Changer. The HD700 is designed for professionals who service trucks, buses or industrial vehicles.

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NewsApril 3, 2013

American Tire Distributers Expands its Reach In Canada

American Tire Distributors Holdings Inc. announced that an agreement has been reached whereby TriCan Tire Distributors Inc., its wholly owned subsidiary, entered into an agreement to purchase all outstanding shares of Regional Tire Distributors Inc.

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NewsMarch 29, 2013

J.D. Power Study Rates Tire Brands, Says Run Flat Tires Require More Frequent Replacement

The J.D. Power study asked owners to rate tire wearability, tire appearance, tire traction and handling, and tire ride quality after 2 years of ownership, by brand, for different vehicle segments.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichMarch 18, 2013

10 Strategies to Curb Medium-Duty Truck Operating Costs

There is ongoing upward pressure on operating costs for medium-duty truck fleets. Factors impacting operating costs are volatile diesel prices, replacement tire costs, and longer service lives, which are increasing maintenance expenses due to component failures, escalating parts prices, and higher labor rates. Here are 10 strategies fleets are employing to mitigate these cost increases.

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