Steer-tire inflation pressure is critical; there's no room for guess work, estimates or running the wrong sized tires.
For proper tire care, it’s also important to make sure that each tire has adequate tire tread left and to check that the sidewalls have no cuts or damage.
Reducing fleet costs is a constant, never-ending struggle for all fleet managers, especially since every aspect of fleet management revolves around money. In lieu of requesting additional budget dollars, one course of action is to stop the waste of existing dollars.It is estimated that, on average, 5-10% of a fleet’s annual budgeted dollars are wasted.
It has been said that a fleet manager’s cost-saving focus should be on the two largest expense categories: depreciation and fuel. But once that has been done, where does a fleet manager look for additional cost reductions?
Fleet Financials’ inaugural tire survey asked fleet managers how much flat tires deflated the bottom line. The answers provided an in-depth look at a perennial challenge.
A few proper maintenance techniques can keep tires healthy and prevent blowouts.
Ensuring frequent tire inspections and knowing the difference between a proper and improper tire repair is critical to safe fleet operations.
Moving tire care in-house can save time and money - if you have the right tools.
When Bill Bliem became vice president of maintenance at NFI five years ago, his first priority was to get maintenance costs under control.
ORLANDO, FL - AAA created a downloadable PDF that lists vehicles, up through model-year 2011, that either don’t have a spare tire and include run-flat tires or a sealant, or offer eliminating the spare tire as an option.
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