Michelin Announces Truck Tire Price Hikes

GREENVILLE, SC – Michelin North America Inc. is increasing prices on two commercial tire product lines. truck tire prices will increase by up to four percent on Michelin and BFGoodrich brand tires sold in the United States, effective Jun. 1.

Fewer Motorists are Checking Tire Pressure

A recent survey concluded that U.S. drivers are checking their vehicle's tire pressure less often than they were last year.

Toyo to Increase Medium Truck Tire Prices

CYPRESS, CA – Toyo Tire Corp. will increase its dealer base price list up to five percent on all medium truck tires effective Jun. 1. The company cited worldwide increases in raw materials, energy, and transportation costs as the reason for the price hike.

Goodyear Announces Commercial Tire Price Hikes

AKRON, OHIO – Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is raising prices on some of its commercial tires up to nine percent, effective Jul. 1.

Yokohama Tire Corporation to Adjust Commercial Truck and Bus Tire Prices on May 1

FULLERTON, CA – Long-running increases in raw material and transportation costs have caused Yokohama Tire Corporation to adjust prices of its commercial truck and bus tires effective May 1.

Bill to Ban Retreads in Florida Dies

TALLAHASEE, FL – Florida Sen. Victor Crist's recently proposed bill to ban the use of retreaded tires by most trucks in Florida is now a dead issue, according to Harvey Brodsky, managing director of the Tire Retread Information Bureau (TRIB). A required House companion bill was not forthcoming by the March deadline and this effectively tabled the Senate bill.

Nitrogen-Filled Tires Can Improve Road Safety

CLEVELAND, OH – Parker Hannifin Process Air and Gas believe filling a truck's tires using the latest nitrogen generation technology can improve the safety of vehicles, while also reducing operating costs

All-New Sterling Bullet to Feature Goodyear Unisteel Tires

REDFORD TOWNSHIP, MI – Goodyear Unisteel G622 RSD regional service drive tire was selected for the all-new Sterling Truck Corp.'s Sterling Bullet. Sterling selected Goodyear tires in size 225/70R19.5 for the all-new model that complements the company's light-duty commercial truck offering.

With Goodyear Traction, 'Nothing Stops the Sterling Bullet'

How to Increase Truck Fuel Mileage

One simple and immediate way for truck fleets to save money at the pump is to keep their tires properly inflated. By maintaining the proper inflation pressure for a given tire size and load, tires also last longer and are safer.