Tag: tire pressure

Components

Continental ContiConnect automatically displays truck tire pressure, eliminating manual inspections

Tire maker Continental’s new ContiConnect system automatically gauges tire pressure and temperature data every time trucks return to the fleet terminal. Sensors placed in the tires send tire-pressure data through Vodafone Internet of things (IoT) SIM technology, and the results are displayed on a web portal that can be viewed from anywhere, by phone, tablet […]

April 20, 2018

Components

PressureStat remotely monitors Bridgestone OTR tires

Bridgestone’s PressureStat allows remote monitoring of tire pressure and temperature on off-the-road tires with a mobile device or computer. The company says the system improves tire performance, increases jobsite safety and reduces unplanned downtime. Knowing tire pressure can help ensure vehicle weight is evenly distributed and prevent uneven tire wear. Bridgestone has offered a tire […]

February 12, 2018

Pickups

Live Long and Prosper

Getting more from our pickups by addressing minor repairs before they become major ones.

October 1, 2013

Gear

GEAR: Trimble’s TirePulse Monitoring System gives real-time pressure, temperature alerts

Reduce your fleet’s maintenance costs with Trimble’s TirePulse Monitoring System, which provides real-time pressure and high-temperature alerts via Trimble’s VisionLink. Part of the company’s Connected Site line, TirePulse assists fleet managers and site supervisors in scheduling preventive tire maintenance, extending the life of the tires and increasing fuel efficiency while reducing the possibility of overheating […]

August 7, 2013

Construction Equipment

Pro Pickup: Choosing the right tires for your truck saves money, improves jobsite safety

Our friends at our sister publication Pro Pickup have put together a really helpful article on choosing the right tires for your pickup. Having the right tires on your pickup not only saves your company money by decreasing the need for repairs and increasing fuel economy. The right tires also make for a safer working […]

February 4, 2013

Pickups

Mileage Boosters

Tips and tricks to eke a few more mpg from your pickups.

August 1, 2012

Pickups

Horn-Honking Tire Pressure Monitors

Nissan brings tire pressure monitoring to a new level with horn honking and blinking flashers

June 8, 2012

Business

Nissan’s clever tire inflation alert

Nissan, tire pressure, tire pressure monitoring systems, OEMs

May 25, 2012

Pickups

Goodyear's self-inflating tires

Self-inflating tire concept getting accolades as Goodyear pushes ahead their AMT research program

January 2, 2012

Pickups

Mickey Thompson ATZ Tire Review

Mickey Thompson brings a “hybrid” tire to the jobsite in the ATZ; quiet ride and rugged performance.

December 11, 2011

Pickups

Money Matters

The good news is, you don’t have to go out and buy a more fuel-efficient vehicle to improve your fuel costs.

October 9, 2011

Pickups

PORTER-CABLE Launches 18 Volt Inflator and Battery Status Indicator

PORTER-CABLE announces the launch of two new cordless 18 Volt products, an 18 Volt (or 12 Volt DC-powered) High-Pressure/High-Volume Inflator (PCC583B) and Battery Status Indicator (PCC580B). The 18 Volt Battery Status Indicator (PCC580B) allows contractors to test battery charge quickly and easily and the 18 Volt High-Pressure/High-Volume Inflator (PCC583B) provides quick and accurate inflation for users in locations where there is no access to power.

September 29, 2011