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Mar 12, 2010

TRUCKING COSTS * USA - Tires One of Top Two Fleet Operational Expenses

Greenville,SC,USA -Light & Medium Truck, by Jonathan S. Reiskin -March 2, 2010: -- Tire costs go up significantly if they cause breakdown. Some managers may be too cautious and re-tire sooner than necessary. Scrapped tires should be analyzed to adjust replacement point... Many major fleets measure truck-operating costs in mills/mile (0.1 cent). Preventive maintenance includes tire pressure checks and rotations... "Every tire that comes out of service should be examined to determine why it was removed from service. This analysis could point to application issues, pressure issues, vehicle alignment issues and many others, " says Doug Jones, customer engineering support manager, Michelin Americas Truck Tires...

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