Joseph Saoud to Lead Truck and Bus Unit of Bridgestone Americas
Bridgestone Americas Inc. announced Joseph Saoud joined the company as president of the truck and bus radial tire unit at Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations.
October 14, 2016Cooper Offers Wide-Base Steer Tire in New Size
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. said it added a new size premium, wide-base steer tire for mixed-service applications to its Roadmaster commercial tire line, the RM332 WB.
October 14, 2016Pressure System International Expands Capacity
Pressure Systems International, which sells automatic tire inflation systems, moved into a new manufacturing and office facility that’s twice the size of its prior facility with the intention of increasing production.
October 3, 2016US Moves Toward Anti-Dumping Duties on Truck Tires from China
WASHINGTON — Truck and bus tires from China were being dumped in the United States at below-market prices, a potential step toward the imposition of duties, the Commerce Department announced Aug. 29.
August 30, 2016In Typical Roadside Tire Emergencies, It’s Often Tire Makers to the Rescue
Roadside tire emergencies typically strike without warning, despite the best-laid preventive maintenance programs of fleet and maintenance managers.
August 15, 2016US in Preliminary Finding Says China Truck Tires Subsidized
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Commerce Department has made a preliminary finding that bus and truck tires from China received countervailable, or offset, government subsidies from China ranging from 17.06% to 23.38%.
June 30, 2016Trucking Lobbyist Mike Riley — Still Laughing, Not Quite Retired
One of the most colorful characters at the Connecticut state Capitol for more than 20 years has been Mike Riley, the chief lobbyist for the state's trucking association.
June 7, 2016Continental Tire Testing Natural Rubber from Dandelions
Continental Tire said it is researching using dandelion natural rubber as a polymer and “key component” of future tires.
June 3, 2016Manufacturers Say Fleet Testing Essential for Developing Improved Truck Tires
Many of tomorrow’s truck tires are actually on the road today. They are being tested by private fleets hauling food and picking up trash. They are being run on test tracks in South Carolina and Texas. They are being driven over snow-covered roads in northern Canada and on logging trails in Central America.
April 25, 2016Dupré Logistics President Tom Voelkel to Retire March 31
Tom Voelkel, president and chief commercial officer for Dupré Logistics, will retire March 31 after 33 years with the company.
March 29, 2016