Clemson to hold tire conference

Jan. 5, 2005
Tire industry conference hosted by Clemson University

The 21st annual tire industry conference sponsored by Clemson University will include sessions on new truck tire design and technology, as well as updates on retreading and tire recycling. Aimed at tire industry engineers, researchers and marketers, this year’s conference will be held Mar. 9 to 11 in Hilton Head, SC.

Presenters at the three-day event will include Peggy Fisher, president of Fleet Tire Consulting, Guy Walenga, engineering manager for Bridgestone/Firestone North American Commercial Products, Al Cohn, technical marketing manager for Goodyear Commercial Tires, Tim LaClair, rolling resistance performance engineer for MichelinAmericas Research and Design Corp., and Carson Miller, operations manager for Cooper Tire’s Tire and Vehicle Test Center.

Information is available online at www.clemson.edu/success, or by calling (846) 656-2000.

About the Author

Jim Mele

Nationally recognized journalist, author and editor, Jim Mele joined Fleet Owner in 1986 with over a dozen years’ experience covering transportation as a newspaper reporter and magazine staff writer. Fleet Owner Magazine has won over 45 national editorial awards since his appointment as editor-in-chief in 1999.

Sponsored Recommendations

Reducing CSA Violations & Increasing Safety With Advanced Trailer Telematics

Keep the roads safer with advanced trailer telematics. In this whitepaper, see how you can gain insights that lead to increased safety and reduced roadside incidents—keeping drivers...

80% Fewer Towable Accidents - 10 Key Strategies

After installing grille guards on all of their Class 8 trucks, a major Midwest fleet reported they had reduced their number of towable accidents by 80% post installation – including...

Proactive Fleet Safety: A Guide to Improved Efficiency and Profitability

Each year, carriers lose around 32.6 billion vehicle hours as a result of weather-related congestion. Discover how to shift from reactive to proactive, improve efficiency, and...

Tackling the Tech Shortage: Lessons in Recruiting Talent and Reducing Turnover

Discover innovative strategies for recruiting and retaining tech talent in the trucking industry at our April 16th webinar, where experts will share insights on competitive pay...

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of FleetOwner, create an account today!