tyres
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 News6 JunFuller Tyres joins Conti360 network
Fuller Tyres has joined the Conti360 network, expanding the groups offering in vehicle aftercare.
People News21 MayMichelin promotes Jonathan Layton to national sales manager for Services & Solutions
Michelin has promoted Jonathan Layton to national sales manager, UK and Republic of Ireland, for its Services & Solutions business line.
Latest News9 MaySouth East Coast Ambulance Service switches to Michelin Agilis CrossClimate tyres
The South East Coast Ambulance Service has adopted a Michelin Agilis CrossClimate tyre policy across its fleet.
Latest News3 MayHighways England starts live test to reduce CV tyre failures
Highways England is undertaking live tests of a technology that could help reduce commercial vehicles tyre failures by 75% on the country’s strategic road network (SRN).
- Latest News11 Apr
FORS 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.
Van News1 MarApollo Vredestein becomes 'Silver' partner for FTA’s Van Excellence
European tyre manufacturer Apollo Vredestein has been awarded ‘Silver’ partnership status by the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
Truck News27 FebGovernment to consult on 10-year-old tyre ban
The Government is launching a consultation on options to ban older tyres from use on buses, coaches, heavy goods vehicles and mini-buses.
Truck News20 FebMaxxis reveals new tyre offering
Maxxis has revealed a new “wider” choice of tyre size and patterns to complement their vehicles in 2019.
Truck News31 JanMichelin-only tyre policy to save Armstrong Richardson £60,000 a year
Armstrong Richardson is moving its 50-strong truck fleet to a Michelin new and remix tyre policy after a comparison projected savings of £60,000 a year.
New Contracts28 JanX One fits Yokohama winter tyres to fleet
European logistics firm X One Wholesale has fitted Yokohama winter tyres to its entire fleet of delivery vans.
Latest News28 NovGoodyear launches new mixed service Omnitrac tyre range
Goodyear has launched a new mixed service truck tyre range called Omnitrac, offering better damage resistance and a longer service life than previous versions.
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.
Truck News26 NovDVSA targets older truck tyres in new crackdown
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has begun a crackdown on tyres that are more than 10 years old.
Van News12 NovMichelin Agilis Cross Climate tyres go an extra 20,000 miles for Stapleton’s
Stapleton’s Tyre Services has achieved an extra 20,000 miles out of its new Michelin Agilis Cross Climate tyres, compared to its previous policy.
Latest News23 OctHenderson Group switches to Continental Tyres’ fleet management
Henderson Group has switched to Continental Tyres’ Conti360 fleet management programme for three years.
Truck News18 OctConti360° Fleet Services and Bandvulc Key Partners merge
Conti360° Fleet Services network will merge with Bandvulc Key Partners fleet services under a new unified 360° brand.
Van News10 OctAvon launches AV12 van tyre at Fleet Live
Avon has launched the AV12, a new van tyre designed to improve fuel efficiency.
