Tire shortage forces operators to find creative ways to keep buses rolling
As motorcoach operators gradually pull away from the pandemic-caused economic roadblock, they still face a potential speed bump caused by the prolonged shortage of a…
Amid record-shattering heat wave, tire safety is crucial
A historic heat wave in the Pacific Northwest has created record-shattering temperatures in British Columbia, Oregon and Washington.
In the past week, temperatures in Portland,…
What’s driving up tire prices?
In the past month, major tire manufacturers announced price increases.
Rising raw material costs, along with increased transportation costs, are driving up prices, according to…
Tracking tire costs: fractions of a cent add up
How much are you spending on tires? Sharpen a pencil and figure your cost per tire mile, and you may find that a fraction of…
Industry Briefs: November 1, 2019 edition
REI expansion
REI is expanding to a new 15,000-square-foot office space for its sales and marketing staff in Omaha, Nebraska. The company’s current 180,000-square-foot headquarters…