Tyre Management
New Contracts4 JulR&J Strang bought by Continental Tyre Group
Scottish firm R&J Strang Tyre Services has been bought by Continental Tyre Group to strengthen its commercial fleet offering across the UK and Ireland.
Van News26 JunFTA critical of new tyre safety standards
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has criticised the Government for not including commercial vans in new tyre safety standards.
Truck News25 JunOlder tyres banned to ‘improve road safety’
The Government says that the new rules on tyres could come into force as early as 2020.
Latest News11 AprFORS issues new tyre maintenance guide to improve fleet safety and reduce emissions
FORS has released a new tyre management guide outlining best practice that can help reduce tyre wear, increase vehicle safety and reduce a vehicle’s environmental impact.
Latest News28 JanWarburtons appoints Goodyear Tyres to supply UK fleet
Bakery brand Warburtons has appointed Goodyear Tyres to supply premium tyres to its UK fleet of 906 tractor units, trailers rigid trucks and vans.
Van News24 DecApollo Vredestein sponsors FTA’s ‘very best’ of British innovation
European tyre manufacturer Apollo Vredestein was a key sponsor at the second annual FTA Logistics Awards this month.
Latest News17 DecScottish Borders Council to fit Michelin XDW Ice Grip winter tyres to gritters
Scottish Borders Council is to fit Michelin’s XDW Ice Grip tyres across its fleet of 32 gritters.
Truck News26 NovPrincebuild to run Michelin CrossClimate+ and Agilis CrossClimate tyres
Princebuild is rolling out Michelin’s CrossClimate+ and Agilis CrossClimate tyres across its entire 180 cars and vans.
Latest News26 JulHamilton Waste improves tyre safety with ContiPressureCheck
Hamilton Waste & Recycling Ltd has replaced its former tyre pressure monitoring system with ContiPressureCheck from Continental Tyres.
Latest News15 JanMichelin Group acquires truck tyre supplier Tructyre Fleet Management
Michelin Group has acquired truck tyre supplier and service provider Tructyre Fleet Management, which has 26 service centres across the UK.
Van News25 MayMichelin now first-choice fitment for ambulance service
All 10 NHS ambulance services in England have signed a first-choice policy, alongside those of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Latest News10 MarTyrePal gains FORS accredited supplier status
Tyre pressure monitoring specialist TyrePal has been awarded accredited supplier status by the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme.
Latest News28 NovBridgestone offers enhanced wheel safety and security app
Bridgestone has expanded its Retorque wheel safety and security app to cover the commercial vehicle operator market.
Latest News4 AugTyrePal launches CANbus tyre pressure monitoring system
Tyre pressure monitoring specialist TyrePal has launched a CANbus tyre pressure monitoring system designed for use in buses and commercial vehicles.
Truck News9 JunTyrePal launches new range of tyre pressure monitoring systems
TyrePal has launched its new range of tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) for commercial vehicles.
Latest News6 MayTruck tyre shift continues away from traditional favourite size, reports Michelin
Michelin has reported that demand for truck tyres on the UK replacement market is continuing to show a steady shift to 315/70 R 22.5 fitments.
Truck News28 AprHeron Foods cuts tyre costs and downtime with ATS Euromaster
Heron Foods has seen its tyre running costs and related downtime drop ‘dramatically’ after appointing ATS Euromaster to supply and manage its tyres on a fixed‐price contract.
Truck News12 AprTyrePal aims to solves tyre inflation problems for HGV trailers
TyrePal is launching a new tyre pressure monitoring system to help OEM trailer builders and fleet operators tackle the problem of tyre blowouts on trailers.
Truck News10 MarTyrePal to exhibit in-cab TPMS system at CV Show
TyrePal is to demonstrate two of its tyre pressure monitoring systems at the CV Show next month.
Truck News12 FebTW Services reduces tyres costs with Michelin MyAccount
TW Services is using a new online portal from Michelin to access tyre promotions and reduce costs.
