Continental Tyres’ multi-solution approach to tyres has long been a key selling point for operators up and down the country. Surrey-based Tunnell Grab Services (TGS), is just one of many customers to reap the rewards. Since its formation in 2001, TGS has provided specialist grab, plant and digger hire, alongside… Read more »
Goodyear unveils enhanced Goodyear CheckPoint for transport industry
Goodyear unveils advancements to its Goodyear CheckPoint tire management solution, making it even more supportive for transport fleets and dealers who desire to leverage their service level. These enhancements are designed to help optimize tire and vehicle maintenance further, reduce downtime, and increase overall fleet performance. The upgraded Goodyear CheckPoint… Read more »
Continental to Present Highly Efficient and Sustainable Tyre Solutions at IAA Transportation
Continental will be presenting three new tyres for the bus and truck segment at IAA Transportation 2024 from September 17 to 22 in Hanover. With these innovations, the premium tyre manufacturer is focusing on efficient and sustainable solutions that are also optimised for electric vehicles. Visitors to the Continental booth… Read more »
Michelin Truck Tyres go the distance for Alcaline
Michelin’s X Line Energy tyres have passed the litmus test. That’s according to Hythe-based international haulier Alcaline, after a pair of steer-axle fitments clocked up 340,000km in their first life. Alcaline, which has a fleet of 178 HGVs and 230 trailers delivering automotive parts across the continent, has been a… Read more »
Michelin targets 30% CO2 cut from radial distribution fleet, with switch to HVO
Michelin will unlock a 30 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions across its Stoke-on-Trent-based logistics fleet this year, after securing 400,000 litres of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to use in place of diesel between now and the end of the year. The cleaner burning fuel is projected to save… Read more »
Grant Willman appointed truck tyre sales director
Continental Tyres has promoted its former regional truck tyre general sales manager to the role of truck tyre sales director for the UK and Ireland. The new appointment will see Grant Willman head up Continental Tyres’ truck sales team from its UK headquarters in Datchet. Grant’s career with Continental spans… Read more »
Prometeon Tyre Group and Arclid Transport further cement successful partnership with contract renewal
Cheshire-based Arclid Transport has renewed its agreement with Prometeon Tyre Group for the supply and fitting of premium tyres across its fleet, continuing the successful partnership between the two organisations. The fixed pence per kilometre (PPK) contract covers the entire 95-strong Arclid fleet – consisting of 45 trucks and 60… Read more »
Fuller Tyres backs Continental’s multidisciplinary rubber range
Continental has been at the core of Fuller Tyres’ provision ever since it won its first contract 14 years ago. Initially supplying Continental car tyres into rental fleets at London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports, Fuller Tyres rapidly grew its operations. Today, the tyre supply and fitment business is arguably one… Read more »
South Wales haulage firm reports huge savings after teaming up with Michelin Connected Fleet
Newport haulier, Jaga Brothers, says it has saved £35,000 in fuel costs across its fleet of 42 trucks and a further £5,600 in tyre replacements on its 130 trailers, after partnering with MICHELIN Connected Fleet. Analysis of vehicle data over a six-month period by MICHELIN Connected Fleet consultants has… Read more »
Prometeon’s newly launched SuperTruck network attracts fleet operators at Road Transport Expo 2023
The Prometeon Tyre Group enjoyed a successful debut at the Road Transport Expo at NAEC Stoneleigh on 28th to 30thJune. Fleet operators were particularly keen to understand how the newly launched UK SuperTruck network can bring real efficiencies to their business. Prometeon Sales Director, Steve Tift, says,’ it was great… Read more »