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Worst is over, says trucking industry analyst
The North American trucking market remains depressed, but there's good news: the worst may be over, according to Kenny Vieth, partner in ACT Research, a Columbus, Ind.-based agency that tracks the North American commercial vehicle industry.
Truck tire imports were down -- even from China
United States truck tire import numbers for 2009 are in, and guess what? The numbers are down.
Georgia bill calls for ban on retreads
A bill in the Georgia House of Representatives that seeks to ban the use of retreads on state vehicles that respond to public safety emergencies has elicited a strong response from the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau.
Yokohama unveils another SmartWay truck tire
Yokohama Tire Corp. has introduced the 101ZL medium truck tire, the latest addition to its Zenvironment line of ecologically friendly truck tires. The 101ZL will be available this October.
OTR tire execs: 'Recovery will be gradual'
If executives from several of the world's largest OTR tire manufacturers can agree on one thing, it's this: the North American OTR tire market will not spring back overnight.
Denman Tire may cease operations
Denman Tire Corp. says it may cease operations if it cannot secure financing and/or find a buyer. "If these efforts are unsuccessful, there will be no other alternative but to close all of the operations," says Richard Szekelyi, Denman's restructuring advisor.
Truck tonnage continues to increase
Truck tonnage continues to rise. The American Trucking Associations' For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index jumped 3.1% in January, following a revised 1.3% increase in December.
Yokohama to give away truck tires at MATS
Yokohama Tire Corp. will give away a free set of its Zenvironment commercial truck tires, a $5,000 value, during the upcoming Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky.
Retreaders struggle with down market
It's a tough environment for retreading, and the numbers show it. Both retread production and retread pricing are down. How are independent retreaders coping? Find out in the February issue of MTD, available now.
Bridgestone tires earn SmartWay certification
Two Bridgestone medium truck tires, the R260F and the R250F, have earned SmartWay certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
A 73-inch tire? It's on the way, says Titan's Taylor
Titan International Inc. says it will test its first 73.5-inch "super giant" OTR tire this spring. If the test is successful, Titan Chairman and CEO Morry Taylor says his company will put the tire in the field during the third quarter of 2010.
Industry vets form OTR Tire Supply
OTR tire market veterans Michael McCarley and David Travis have formed a new company, OTR Tire Supply Inc. Utlizing its proprietary Tire Asset Management system, the Reno, Nev.-based firm will develop customized tire systems for mines.
STTC sees the light by reducing carbon footprint
Bethlehem, Pa.-based Service Tire Truck Centers (STTC) has partnered with Philadelphia-based Aelux LLC on a company-wide initiative to reduce the company’s energy usage.
TCI unveils Track My Tread online fleet system
Tire Centers LLC has launched Track My Tread, an online fleet asset management system that allows customers to see and control tire assets throughout their lifecycle.
ATA challenges California low carbon fuel reg
The American Trucking Associations has challenged California's recently enacted low-carbon fuel standard, which requires annual reductions in the "carbon intensity" of gas and diesel over the next 10 years.
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