Monthly Archives: February 2012

Signs of the times: Economy, fuel were hot topics at TMC

I just returned from this year’s TMC Expo in Tampa, and here are some of the hot topics that were discussed at this event: * Economic optimism. There was a lot of discussion about how the trucking industry, in general, … Continue reading

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Goodyear names Highway Hero Award finalists

The Goodyear Highway Hero Award ceremony is one of my favorite events of the year. I’m looking forward to attending this year’s ceremony on March 22 during the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville. Earlier today, Goodyear announced the finalists for … Continue reading

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Truck tires should be rotated, too!

Most people associate the words “tire rotation” with passenger vehicles. Truck tires should be rotated, too – particularly in slow wear-rate situations. If you own trailers, it’s generally recommended that you remove steer tires at 6/32nds to 8/32nds and run … Continue reading

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The impact of worn components on truck alignment

In this blog, I’ve talked about the importance of putting your trucks on a regular alignment schedule. When your rig runs straight down the road, the chances of fast (or irregular) wear are minimized. One thing about alignments that we … Continue reading

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Goodyear unveils three new truck tires!

I just returned from Goodyear’s annual Dealer Conference, where we unveiled three brand new truck tires that will definitely be of interest to you! First off is the new Goodyear G619 RST, which has been developed for demanding spread axle … Continue reading

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