A century ago, The Yokohama Rubber Co. (YRC) opened for business with one facility and began producing rubber-based products such as belts, hoses and, of course, tires. One hundred years later, Yokohama has evolved into a major $6 billion global brand, manufacturing advanced, environmentally sensitive products for a variety of industries such as automotive, marine, […]
Bridgestone Americas is showcasing its new Firestone VersaBuiltTM tire line — the first full line of off-the-road radial tires from Firestone and designed to perform across a wide variety of environments, applications and equipment to keep jobsites operating efficiently. Firestone VersaBuilt tires provide solid traction for loaders, graders and earthmovers, ensuring these machines perform at their […]
Michelin Americas Truck Tires has announced a technological enhancement that allows fleets to manage their maintenance and assets. Here’s how it works: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is being added to MICHELIN® commercial truck tires and retreads, enabling fleets to manage their tire assets throughout the full life cycle. “Since implementing Michelin Tire Care, Transervice […]
Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) is rolling out a new off-the-road (OTR) radial all-weather tire – the MYX S01, to be shown at the ConExpo show. In total, YTC will have five OTR and four commercial tires on display, and will also feature Y Trax™, its new tire data tracking software, as well as a “Score […]
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is expanding what it calls its “Total Solution” of products, a nationwide network, reliable services and fleet management tools — designed to help trucking fleets lower their operating costs. New offerings include the Goodyear Endurance LHD premium long-haul tire, a new service management tool, and more. Goodyear’s nationwide network, […]
In what may be a harbinger of rising costs and inflation, Yokohama Tire Corporation announced that it will increase prices by up to 7 percent on all of its tires sold in the U.S., including consumer, commercial and off-the-road (OTR). The increase will go into effect April 1. “This pricing action is necessitated by the […]
