Only driver wages beat out fuel as the largest expense for fleets. With even the slightest underinflation of tires on tractors and trailers causing degradation in fuel economy (not to mention tire ...

Though fuel prices have reached historic levels, are some fleets still missing the mark on tire pressure management and thus paying even more at the pump? “Yes,” said Michelin North America Product ...

When was the last time you checked the air pressure in the tires of your automobile, truck, motorcycle, boat trailer or recreational vehicle' Can you remember' Or maybe it was done the last time you ...

Poor tire pressure management affects maintenance costs, safety, and compliance as fleets work to reduce unplanned downtime ...

Q: We have a 28-foot travel trailer that we tow with an all-wheel-drive 2012 Ram 1500, which has a 5.7-liter engine. The trailer has a loaded weight of about 7,700 pounds. I suspect tongue weight (the ...

For truck drivers and owner-operators, we can't overstate the importance of maintaining proper tire pressure. Tire pressure impacts fuel economy, vehicle handling, traction, tire life, ride quality, ...

Regulatory requirements state that truck tires sold in the U.S. must have specific information on the sidewall, including size, load capacity, and a "DOT" marking for compliance. The inflation ...

Long tire life starts with selecting the correct tires for your vehicle and maintaining them throughout their life. The type of tires contractors need depends on the type of fleet they operate and the ...

The lightbulb moment came when Brandon Richardson, a former Detroit automotive engineer, had a tire go flat because it was underinflated. “We’re all guilty of negligence on vehicle maintenance,” said ...