Chichester District Council has extended its tyre supply and management contract with Bandvulc, part of Continental Tyres, for its fleet of 26 Mercedes-Benz ‘Econic’ refuse collection vehicles. The tyre retread specialist had worked with the council for the past four years, offering a complete service on tyre management for its… Read more »
FORS issues safer driving information for winter months
FORS is reminding drivers of the need for extra planning ahead of journeys in the seasonal wet and cold weather. The ‘FORS Winter Driving Guide’ and ‘FORS Tyre Management Guide’ are available for members to download from the FORS website and serve as useful reminders of the extra care that… Read more »
Michelin’s new X Multi HD D tyres keep Sonic Rail Services on the right track
Sonic Rail Services (SRS) is one of the first operators in the country to enjoy the benefits of Michelin’s latest X Multi HD D tyres. The rail infrastructure business is trialling the 315/80 R22.5 fitments on its flagship Volvo FH16 750 tractor unit and plans to roll out the tyres… Read more »
Rail infrastructure firm moves to Michelin van tyres
Sonic Rail Services (SRS) – which works on a variety of construction projects for Network Rail and London Underground – is moving its entire 58-strong van fleet to a Michelin Agilis CrossClimate policy following a successful trial period. SRS has tested the Agilis CrossClimate fitments on one of each of… Read more »
Fowler Welch puts Bandvulc to the test
After years of fitting Bandvulc and Continental tyres to its fleet, leading supply chain logistics provider, Fowler Welch, has now put the two manufacturers’ low rolling resistance (LRR) offerings to the test. In a joint-trial at Millbrook Proving Ground, Fowler Welch and Bandvulc arranged an evaluation of the performance and… Read more »
On the case – the importance of casing management
The benefits operators can gain from retreading their tyres are numerous. With retreads, fleets achieve 95 per cent mileage at 70 per cent of the cost of a new tyre, offering excellent value for money and significantly reducing running costs in a competitive fleet market. The process means 80 per… Read more »
Michelin tyre management and telematics solution eliminates trailer tyre failures for WJ&J Green
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 »
