Moray-based bulk haulier WJ&J Green has eliminated all instances of trailer tyre failures after signing a five-year Michelin EffiTires tyre management contract, which includes the roll-out of Michelin’s EffiTrailer telematics system. It marks a return to a 100 per cent Michelin policy across the truck and trailer fleet, after a… Read more »
Huge mileage savings see Cooper Brothers turn to Michelin Agilis CrossClimate
Cooper Brothers has moved its wholesale delivery fleet to a Michelin Agilis CrossClimate policy after a trial discovered the tyres outlasted rival fitments by more than 15,000 miles. The family-owned business has been selling and fitting tyres across Lanarkshire for more than 40 years. Keen to get the best policy… Read more »
Continental releases overview of European winter tyre regulations 2019/2020
To support fleet operators understanding of the latest regulatory requirements, Continental – technology company and manufacturer of premium tyres – is once again releasing an overview of the European regulations regarding winter equipment for trucks and buses. The full document can be viewed and downloaded here. One of the biggest… Read more »
Wincanton targets fuel savings with new Michelin tyre policy
Michelin has won a five-year tyre management contract with Wincanton, the largest British logistics firm, in a deal believed to be one of the most significant commercial vehicle tyre contracts signed this year. The agreement was secured following a competitive tender and will see the core Wincanton-liveried fleet – around… Read more »
How tyre telematics maximise fleet efficiency
The transport industry is undergoing a digital transformation, with more and more technologies available to improve logistics performance. As a world-leading tyre and digital solutions provider, Continental, too, is taking the ‘digital leap’, with an innovative portfolio of digital capabilities to enhance efficiency across the commercial vehicle industry. Tyre pressure… Read more »
Bulk haulage firm makes the switch to BFGoodrich tyres
Family run bulk haulage firm S&J Transport is adopting a 100 per cent BFGoodrich tyre policy across its fleet of rigid and articulated tippers – replacing a practice of fitting budget tyres, which was resulting in frequent tyre damage. The intensive nature of the UK-based fleet’s work – each tipper… Read more »
Fire Service returns to Michelin
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service has returned to fitting Michelin tyres on its heavy fire appliances after receiving positive feedback from other stations across the UK praising the tyres’ exceptional grip and stability in all weather conditions. The service has moved from a competitor fitment to 285/70 R19.5 Michelin X… Read more »
Michelin shares advice to help fleets reduce running costs
Businesses could be extending their tyre replacement intervals and taking advantage of greater efficiency savings if company car and van drivers were encouraged to take greater care of their tyres, advises Michelin’s fleet team. The tyre manufacturer is prompting fleet managers to remind drivers of four simple steps they can… Read more »
The environmental benefits of ContiRe
With environmental consciousness front of mind across the transport industry and society as a whole, commercial fleet operators work hard to reduce fuel consumption, to meet strict legal requirements and help lower overall driving costs. When it comes to tyres, one of the most effective ways operators can lessen environmental… Read more »
Bibby treble for Bandvulc
Bibby Distribution has placed its tyre management and supply contract with Bandvulc for a third consecutive time. Bandvulc, the tyre retread specialist that is now part of Continental Tyres, had successfully completed two three-year contracts and has now secured the third. The arrangement covers around 500 trucks and 1,500 trailers… Read more »
