Brakes, Tires & Wheels

One of the largest expenses trucking companies have to contend with, this category includes the latest news in keeping vehicles rolling down the highway.

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Equipment

Goodyear introduces new tires for regional delivery fleets

March 5, 2024
The new Goodyear RangeMax RSA ULT and RangeMax RTD ULT tires balance traction, range, and mileage for work vehicles.
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Emissions & Efficiency

Increase fuel efficiency by employing wheel seals with lower friction generation

Jan. 4, 2024
Less friction means better efficiency and less money spent on fuel. But although these seals produce less friction, they don’t sacrifice reliability—in fact, they increase it....
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FleetOwner Magazine

Machines still need skilled people

Dec. 4, 2023
Capable humans are indispensable in making and installing tires.
Jason McDaniel | Commercial Vehicle Group
Technology

P.S.I. looks to inflate trailer tech market share in '24

Nov. 29, 2023
P.S.I. and Meritor spoke on tire inflation system benefits and delivered a key OOS update at their Annual Fleet Tech event, joined by presentations from ATA, NACFE, and CVSA leaders...
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IdeaXchange

Clark: Impact of tires on fuel economy and operating costs

Nov. 13, 2023
Tires account for only 2% of a fleet’s operating budget, but tire wear can hurt fuel economy, and fuel represents 28% of operating costs. Paying close attention to inflation pressures...
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truck tire trends 2023
Jason McDaniel | Commercial Vehicle Staff
Guests drove this Peterbilt 567 sleeper truck around Continental's VDA wet pad to experience the HDL3 LTL-R retreaded tire's impressive traction on slick turns and hard stops.