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Newsby Deborah LockridgeApril 29, 2021

'Tire Guru' Al Cohn Dies

Al Cohn, a well-known figure in the commercial tire industry, passed away April 28 following complications in a long battle with cancer.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2021

Apollo Launches Truck Tires in North America

Apollo's North American lineup will include a full range of regional, super-regional, coach/urban and mixed-use applications

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Newsby Jim ParkApril 21, 2021

Parts Shortage Hobbles New Truck Deliveries, Worsens Downtime

Fleets struggling with a scarcity of parts needed for routine maintenance and repairs are also having to wait on new truck deliveries while partially completed trucks jam OEM parking lots.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2021

Michelin Wide-Base Trailer Tire for High-Scrub Operations

Michelin's new X One Multi T wide-base single trailer tire is targeted for high-scrub, weight-sensitive applications, such as flatbed and tanker trailer assets.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2021

New Tire Pressure Sensors Promise Long Life

Phillips Connect will be using new tire pressure sensors that are more efficient, give quick feedback of data, reduce cost and complexity, and do not have to be removed to add air to the tire.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2021

Michelin Introduces Two New Energy Tires

The Michelin X Multi Energy Z2 tire for regional applications, and the Michelin X Line Energy T2 tire for the long-haul and truckload market will be available to order on April 1.

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Articlesby Jim ParkMarch 1, 2021

Are Wide-Base Tires Still Worth the Effort?

After two decades, most fleets have made up their minds on wide-base single tires. They either love them — or they can’t be bothered.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2021

Goodyear to Acquire Cooper Tire

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has entered into an agreement to acquire Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. in a deal valued at about $2.8 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2021.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2021

Goodyear, ConMet to Combine Tire and Wheel Hub Analytics

Goodyear and ConMet are teaming up to create combined tire and wheel-hub digital solutions to connect commercial truck fleets to the health of their tires and wheel ends.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2021

Freightliner Cascadias Recalled for Steer Tire Problem

More than 4,000 Freightliner Cascadias are being recalled because of the potential for steer tire blow-outs in conjunction with a specific air dam.

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