Aperia Technologies has announced an exclusive agreement for Goodyear's global Tires-as-a-Service (TaaS) solution with its Halo Connect i3 tire inflation system.

Continuous Tire Monitoring

Aperia and Goodyear made the announcement at a joint press conference at ATA’s Technology and Maintenance Council Annual Meeting in Nashville on March 10.

Speaking to the media, Michelle Ross, director, Goodyear TaaS, said that for fleets, the new agreement incudes Goodyear tires as well as Halo tire monitoring technology. 

“For our fleet customers, that means that Goodyear will be monitoring your tires continuously for air pressure, temperature, mileage and tread depth,” Ross explained. “And when there's an issue, we will resolve that alert for you by dispatching service on your behalf. So, we're really closing the loop between you have an alert, we're going to take action on your behalf for you, so that you're able to recognize the benefits of having the technology on the tires on your vehicles.”

TaaS is designed to help fleets save time and improve total cost of ownership through outsourced tire management, Ross added.

She said the solution has been well-received by commercial and last-mile delivery fleet customers, who have noted its ability to deliver efficiency and reduce downtime. 

With 95% of their tires properly inflated, Ross said several of Goodyear's long-haul customers are seeing real results, with an average of 3% fuel savings and over 50% breakdown reduction, keeping their fleets rolling efficiently and reliably.

Under the new agreement, Goodyear's TaaS solution will be available in North America and Europe. The service will now leverage automation by Halo Connect i3. 

According to Ralph Dimenna, CCO at Aperia Technologies, this “cutting-edge” automatic tire inflator includes integrated tire pressure sensing, remote setpoint adjustments, and customized inflation settings for every fleet. 

Dimena said Halo Connect i3 is trusted and utilized by leading fleets nationwide, running on thousands of trucks and trailers. 

He said Halo Connect i3 plays a major role in significantly reducing roadside service calls and lowering overall operating costs.

Advanced Automation Capabilities

Goodyear's TaaS solution, available in North America and Europe, leverages the advanced automation of Halo Connect i3.

“This cutting-edge automatic tire inflator includes integrated tire pressure sensing, remote setpoint adjustments, and customized inflation settings for every fleet,” said Dimena. “Trusted by leading fleets across the industry, Halo Connect i3 is utilized by thousands of trucks and trailers, significantly reducing roadside service calls and lowering overall operating costs.”

The new partnership will provide Aperia an opportunity to power the future of tire management as Goodyear expands the TaaS offering in North America and Europe, Dimenna added.

"With a million tires under management and 100 billion real-world miles, this exclusive agreement is a strong testament to the reliability and performance of our technology and the value it provides to fleets, he said."

"Maintaining optimal tire pressure is essential for improving fuel efficiency, reducing tire wear, and enhancing overall fleet performance," said Gregory Boucharlat, Vice President, Goodyear Tires-as-a-Service. "The Halo Connect i3 is an integral component of our comprehensive TaaS solution and we're proud to work with Aperia to deliver a seamless experience and unparalleled value to our fleet customers."

"We are incredibly excited to collaborate with Goodyear as the automatic tire inflation provider for their new technology-enabled TaaS solution,” Dimena added. “It provides another opportunity for Aperia to power the future of tire management as Goodyear expands the TaaS offering in North America and Europe. "With a million tires under management and 100 billion real-world miles, this exclusive agreement is a strong testament to the reliability and performance of our technology and the value it provides to fleets."