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 »
Tackling tyre graveyards as new road surface using rubber is trialled
A section of road between junctions 23 to 22 on the southbound carriageway of the M1 near Leicester has been laid with the new surface which has been developed by Tarmac. Highways England is funding trials into the new asphalt mix to see if this environmentally-sound innovation could be the… Read more »
VanContact Eco from Continental rolls out
Continental has started production of the new VanContact Eco, which offers impressively high mileage, delivers precise handling and short braking distances on wet and dry roads. The new tyre for light commercial vehicles and vans offers further rolling resistance reductions compared to its successful predecessor. On the EU Tyre Label,… Read more »
Continental Tyre Group acquires R&J Strang
Continental Tyre Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Continental AG, today announced the acquisition of R&J Strang Tyre Services Ltd. in Scotland, in a further step to strengthen Continental’s overall commercial fleet service offering across the UK and Ireland. Founded in 1995, R&J Strang is a very successful family-run business… Read more »
FTA reacts to omission of vans from 10 year tyre ban consultation
FTA, the leading trade body, has expressed concern at the Government’s proposals to tighten tyre safety standards for lorries, buses and minibuses, but not for commercial vans. In response to the publication of the consultation, James Firth, FTA’s Head of Road Freight Regulation Policy, commented: “FTA is calling for the… Read more »
FTA’s reaction to government research and consultation on 10 year tyre ban
The Department for Transport published research on 12th June 2019 into aging tyres to support a consultation on banning 10-year-old tyres from use on buses, coaches, heavy goods vehicles and mini-buses. In response, James Firth, Head of Road Freight Regulation at FTA (Freight Transport Association), commented: “Given the amount of… Read more »
