It’s a well-worn cliché in the trucking business, yet it still holds true: tires really are “where the rubber meets the road” in terms of productivity, uptime, and efficiency in the freight world. Tires are also one of trucking’s major expenses, representing about 2% of overall costs. That’s why you can never put too high a price on tire care, even in military operations. (Photos courtesy of the Department of Defense)