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    Michelin
    Michelin's Agilis CrossClimate is an all-weather truck tire for high-stress commercial applications.
    Equipment

    Last-mile tire treads: Where the rubber meets the road

    July 19, 2022
    Last-mile deliveries are booming, but these routes add significant stress to commercial vehicle equipment, particularly tires. Designs for today’s LMD tires are a mix of complex...
    Photo: 166124516 | Tatiana Golmer | Dreamstime
    Dreamstime Xl 166124516 Hair Testing
    Perspectives

    Opinion: Why not hair testing?

    July 14, 2022
    The industry is ethically bound to improve safety wherever it can to reduce truck-crash injuries and fatalities. TCA's Heller points out that including hair testing in the federal...
    Photo: 121695485 | Vitpho | Dreamstime
    Dreamstime Xl 121695485 Roadside Service
    Safety

    If it's not safe on the roadside, move the truck

    July 13, 2022
    Does your fleet prioritize the safety of roadside technicians? Every fleet wants to control tire costs, and adding a few more wheels to the roadside service budget is not preferable...
    Photo: Moore & Balliew Oil Co.
    Moore Balliew Maintenance
    Operations

    Fleet pilots new service provider network

    A new digital tool, Michelin's Maestro Marketplace allows fleets to identify service providers, view availability, and book appointments. It also gives smaller fleets access to...
    Photo: Cox Automotive Mobility Fleet Services
    The Cox Mobility Fleet Services group offers on-site, emergency mobile, and shop services for light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
    Operations

    Why some fleets opt to outsource maintenance

    July 6, 2022
    Fleet needs, service provider capabilities, and data are driving maintenance decisions. Here’s how some fleets are finding the right balance.