tyres
Latest News11 Apr 2019FORS 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 Mar 2019Apollo 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 Feb 2019Government 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 Feb 2019Maxxis reveals new tyre offering
Maxxis has revealed a new “wider” choice of tyre size and patterns to complement their vehicles in 2019.
Truck News31 Jan 2019Michelin-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 Jan 2019X 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 Nov 2018Goodyear 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 Nov 2018Princebuild 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 Nov 2018DVSA 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 Nov 2018Michelin 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 Oct 2018Henderson Group switches to Continental Tyres’ fleet management
Henderson Group has switched to Continental Tyres’ Conti360 fleet management programme for three years.
Truck News18 Oct 2018Conti360° 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 Oct 2018Avon launches AV12 van tyre at Fleet Live
Avon has launched the AV12, a new van tyre designed to improve fuel efficiency.
Truck News6 Aug 2018Michelin accidental damage guarantee pays out for 1,391 tyres
Michelin has refunded fleet operators for 1,391 tyres since launching its accidental tyre damage guarantee.
Latest News30 Jul 2018Goodyear becomes Abbey Logistics’ tyre supplier in three-year deal
Goodyear Tyres has been appointed by Abbey Logistics to supply tyres in a three-year deal, aiming to cut provision and maintenance costs.
Blog25 Jul 2018On-vehicle power: weighing up the options
By Paul Smith, commercial manager at Winton
Van News17 Jul 2018Anglian Water cuts downtime with Michelin Agilis CrossClimate van tyres
Anglian Water is reporting increased uptime and cost savings from trialling Michelin’s Agilis CrossClimate van tyre.
Van News3 Jul 2018Apollo Vredestein partners with FTA Van Excellence due to safety focus
Apollo Vredestein has been announced as a partner to FTA’s Van Excellence scheme
Truck News24 May 2018MWheels working with DfT to improve wheel safety on commercial vehicles
The DfT has agreed to work with MWheels to investigate ways in which the HGV Inspection Manual’s section on wheels can be enhanced to improve vehicle safety.
People News16 May 2018Michelin UK has appointed Andrew French as director of services and solutions
Andrew French has been appointed as Michelin’s director of services and solutions for the UK, Ireland and Nordics.
