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ProductsOctober 8, 2019

Prometeon Launches Nextroad Tires for Regional Operations

Prometeon Tyre Group Commercial Solutions has launched the Nextroad brand of tires designed for drive open shoulder and steer applications in the regional haul market.

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Newsby Jack RobertsSeptember 10, 2019

NACFE Announces Run on Less Regional Fleets and Drivers

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has released the 10 fleets and drivers that will be participating in its Run on Less Regional Challenge in October, as well as a series of educational webinars focusing on emerging trucking technologies.

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ProductsAugust 29, 2019

Yokohama Adds Regional Drive Tire

The Yokohama 715R regional-haul tire is SmartWay-verified for low rolling resistance and available in 11R22.5, 295/75R22.5, 285/75R24.5 and 11R24.5 sizes.

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ProductsAugust 6, 2019

Pirelli Launches Tire Line for Regional Applications

The Pirelli branded R89 Series Tire line from Prometeon Tyre Group Commercial Solutions is dedicated to regional market applications and is being introduced after testing across the U.S. and Canada.

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ProductsJuly 15, 2019

Continental Renames Long Haul Commercial Tire

The renamed Conti HSL 3 long haul tire's new nomenclature spells out vehicle classification, axle and application and is designed to let tire dealers and fleets pinpoint application and usage at a glance.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJuly 9, 2019

EPA Adds SmartWay Day Cab Program, Revises Retread Tire Specs

The Environmental Protection Agency is making some changes to its SmartWay program that offers information on verified fuel-efficient technologies. Day cabs are now eligible for the SmartWay designation, and research into fuel-efficient retreads will result in changes to how those products are classified.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJune 14, 2019

NACFE Announces Run on Less Regional Fleets

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency announced the 10 fleets that will participate in its Run on Less Regional real-world fleet operational comparison study this Fall.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2019

Hub Group Improves Pay for Regional Truck Drivers

Hub Group says regional truck drivers can make $75,000 a year under its new pay package for regional drivers, which offers better compensation, benefits, and regular opportunities for increases.

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Articlesby Jim ParkMarch 4, 2019

Regional vs. Long-Haul Tires

Round and black is a definition often applied to tires of any stripe, but it does a disservice to the technology and engineering behind optimizing tires for specific applications.

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Articlesby Jim ParkFebruary 22, 2019

Tougher Tires for Regional Trucks

Regional tires are designed to handle the rigors of city driving, curb strikes, and high-scrub environments.

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