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    • Brakes, Tires & Wheels

    One of the largest expenses trucking companies have to contend with, this category includes the latest news in keeping vehicles rolling down the highway.

    Latest from Brakes, Tires & Wheels

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    Michelin introduces Michelin X Force Winter and Michelin X Force ZL Tires

    FleetOwner Staff
    Nov. 6, 2024
    Both tires are designed to perform optimally in severe winter conditions.
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    Perspectives

    Rohlwing: Fueling infrastructure funding foes

    Kevin Rohlwing
    Oct. 24, 2024
    Truck tire tax hike appears safe for now as states focus on VMT.
    Aperia Technologies
    Aperia's laser-based handheld 3D tread scanner enables advanced tire service recommendations and maintenance insights through Halo Connect i3.
    Technology

    Aperia adds remote tire management and tread diagnostics to Halo Connect

    Josh Fisher
    Oct. 14, 2024
    Fleet tire management technology allows fleets to adjust tire pressure targets over the air, optimizing for load weight and weather conditions. A premium option includes a tread...
    Bridgestone Americas
    Bridgestone Americas is rolling out new Firestone-branded commercial fleet tires for heavy-duty highway operations and light-duty last-mile delivery.
    Equipment

    Firestone adds new advanced fleet tires for work trucks and last-mile vans

    Josh Fisher
    Oct. 3, 2024
    The new Transforce HT3 and CV2 tires are the first Firestone tires to include Bridgestone’s Enliten technology, which is supposed to extend wear and wet performance. The HT3 is...
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    Equipment

    Rohlwing: Green-paved road of potential

    Kevin Rohlwing
    Oct. 2, 2024
    Could ground-up used tires actually make the roads better for trucks?

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