Purdue specialist Fred Whitford shares five critical trailer tire safety tips to prevent dangerous blowouts and extend the ...
The system builds on the technology of TireMaax Pro, which inflates, relieves and equalizes tire pressures across all wheel positions with the added benefit of load-based pressure adjustments. “The ...
Do you understand truck tires and the impac tthey have on your commercial work truck fleet? Beyond just the basics? Having a complete understanding of everything related to your vehicle’s tires is ...
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 ...
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, ...
The most common misconception about load and inflation pressure is the myth that the maximum pressure molded on the sidewall of the tire is necessary to carry the weight of the vehicle. Although that ...
As one of the two biggest non-labor expenses that trucking fleets have, tires require careful maintenance. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability program ...
An expert panel focused real-world needs, and discussed how fleets can use practical data to improve safety and trailer ...
Trailer tires are the last tires anyone thinks of. Your wheeler gets the best tires you can afford. You tow rig and/or daily driver gets the next best tires you can bring home. But your trailer is the ...
Tire air pressure can have a profound effect on a tire’s life, fuel consumption, impact damage, and maintenance costs. As tire pressure increases and decreases, the tire’s footprint changes. This not ...