Category: Wheels & Tires

Bridgestone & Microsoft Announce New Collaboration

Bridgestone & Microsoft Announce New Collaboration

| August 5, 2022

Bridgestone will leverage Azure to create value for global fleet and OE customers by integrating advanced tire analytics, wear and casing health to maximize tire retreading and inform maintenance Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) announced a collaboration with Microsoft to use Microsoft Azure to accelerate development and go-to-market strategies in support of Bridgestone’s digital transformation and sustainable […]

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Pilot Company and Bridgestone Introduce Fleet Tire Monitoring and Service Network

Pilot Company and Bridgestone Introduce Fleet Tire Monitoring and Service Network

| July 21, 2022

The initial trial program will install the Bridgestone tire pressure monitoring solution at 200 Pilot and Flying J travel centers Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) and Pilot Company announced a collaboration on an advanced tire monitoring and service network for commercial fleets at select travel center locations. This collaboration leverages Bridgestone Fleet Care mobility solutions and Pilot […]

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Michelin Promotes EV Tires via Volta’s Sustainable EV Charging and Media Network

Michelin Promotes EV Tires via Volta’s Sustainable EV Charging and Media Network

| July 20, 2022

Campaign increased awareness of Michelin’s EV-specific tires by 70 percent Volta Inc. electric vehicle (“EV”) charging network powering vehicles and commerce, partnered with Michelin North America, Inc. to bring the mobility brand’s “Motion For Life” campaign to millions of EV drivers and consumers in the U.S. The campaign showcased Michelin’s innovative tires designed to maximize EV […]

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Bridgestone Adds Three New Products to Firestone Classics Long-Haul Tire Line

Bridgestone Adds Three New Products to Firestone Classics Long-Haul Tire Line

| July 15, 2022

The new Firestone Classics line of long-haul tires align with the “Economy” and “Efficiency” values of the Bridgestone E8 Commitment Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) has introduced a new line of long-haul tires into the Firestone Classics tire line. The Firestone FS509 (steer radial), FD609 (drive radial), and FT409 (trailer radial) tires each build on a long […]

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Love’s opens five new Speedco locations

Love’s opens five new Speedco locations

| July 13, 2022

24/7 sites will help keep professional drivers on the road Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers at five new Speedco locations that are open 24/7. The locations offer tire, lube and light mechanical services, as well as DOT inspections, for professional drivers and fleets at affordable prices. Commercial drivers can stop at more than […]

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Universal Technical Institute Will Add 15 New Programs in Transportation and Skilled Trades Across Its National UTI/MIAT Campus Footprint

Universal Technical Institute Will Add 15 New Programs in Transportation and Skilled Trades Across Its National UTI/MIAT Campus Footprint

| June 10, 2022

Execution of the MIAT College of Technology program expansion drives growth and diversification, gives students additional training opportunities for in-demand careers Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is executing on the next phase of its growth and diversification strategy by adding 15 new programs across its campus footprint, including Aviation, HVACR, Robotics, Industrial Maintenance and Wind Energy Technician training […]

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