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Category: Wheels & Tires

New survey finds less than a quarter of US public aware of tire pollution issue

New survey finds less than a quarter of US public aware of tire pollution issue

| May 25, 2023

78% did not know that electric vehicles wear down tires faster than conventional combustion cars, a fact which will lead to increased pollution as EV uptake increases A first-of-its-kind study by British-based tire manufacturer ENSO has revealed the acute lack of public awareness surrounding the tire pollution crisis. The company has introduced a more durable, […]

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Bridgestone Celebrates Groundbreaking of $60 Million Expansion of Retread Tire Plant in Texas 

Bridgestone Celebrates Groundbreaking of $60 Million Expansion of Retread Tire Plant in Texas 

| May 17, 2023

Bridgestone’s $60 million investment in Abilene, Texas plant will support the  rapid growth of retread tire business Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) celebrated the expansion of the company’s Bridgestone Bandag, LLC manufacturing plant in Abilene, Texas with an official groundbreaking ceremony today. The 50,000-square-foot, $60 million expansion of the Abilene plant is aimed at the growing demand […]

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<strong>Anyline Launches Commercial Tire Tread Scanner for Mobile Devices</strong>

Anyline Launches Commercial Tire Tread Scanner for Mobile Devices

| May 8, 2023

New scanning solution completes a holistic digital view of tire health for commercial trucking and fleet operators Anyline, launched an industry-first Commercial Tire Tread Scanner that can be used on any camera-enabled smartphone or mobile device. The scanning solution allows fleet operators to improve tire performance and longevity, ensure driver safety and reduce vehicle inspection […]

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<strong>Love’s Truck Care and Speedco offering free TirePass and $10 off DOT inspections in May</strong>

Love’s Truck Care and Speedco offering free TirePass and $10 off DOT inspections in May

| April 26, 2023

Professional drivers can prep for CVSA’s International Roadcheck at more than 430 locations Love’s Travel Stops is helping professional drivers get ready for the upcoming annual Commercial Vehicle Saftety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck by offering discounts on select services across the nation’s leading truck care network. Throughout May, drivers can receive a free TirePass inspection and […]

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New Bridgestone Greatec M847 Wide Base Radial Engineered to Bring Longevity and Durability to Urban Fleets

New Bridgestone Greatec M847 Wide Base Radial Engineered to Bring Longevity and Durability to Urban Fleets

| April 26, 2023

The Bridgestone Greatec M847 wide-base all-position radial tire is engineered for high-scrub urban applications to lower total cost of ownership  Bridgestone Americas introduced the new Greatec M847 wide-base radial tire for urban applications. Engineered with enduring strength and longevity, the new all-position tire is designed to provide fleets with uncompromising durability, improved fuel efficiency and lower […]

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<strong>Ranking every state’s roads and bridges on safety, pavement quality, and cost-effectiveness</strong>

Ranking every state’s roads and bridges on safety, pavement quality, and cost-effectiveness

| April 20, 2023

Report finds Virginia and North Carolina have the most cost-effective systems, while Alaska, New York, Hawaii, and California have the worst The 27th Annual Highway Report finds Virginia’s highways and bridges rank first in overall performance and cost-effectiveness thanks to good rural pavement conditions, low fatality rates, a relatively small percentage of deficient bridges, and […]

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