Maximizing fuel efficiency is vital in the trucking industry. Equip your fleet with SmartWay-verified tires from Double Coin Tires and implement essential maintenance practices to save fuel, reduce emissions, and lower operational costs.

A Deep Dive into Tire Sidewall Information When it comes to commercial truck tires, the sidewall is more than just rubber. It’s a detailed map of critical information that can help you make informed decisions about tire maintenance, replacement, and performance. At Double Coin, we understand the importance of this information, and we’re here to […]

The execution of on-time deliveries and seamless operations is paramount, ensuring that fleets never act as a bottleneck and hinder the daily duties of its customer base. As your truck tires cover mile after mile, it’s important for them to operate efficiently and productively within spec. Issues such as overloading, imbalanced weight distribution, and under-inflated […]

Tire pressure, or a lack thereof, can be a significant driver of overall fuel consumption. In fact, research from NACFE reveals that a 0.5-1.0% increase in fuel consumption is seen in vehicles running with tires underinflated by just 10 PSI. It is important to note the council also found about one in five trailers are […]

Winter is here with a vengeance, and winter driving adds another level of danger to an already tough job. Here’s some tips to help keep commercial truck drivers out of harm’s way this winter:

Experts predicted a hotter than average summer for most of the country and boy were they right, especially out West. Unbelievable! Dangerous for humans . . . and for tires!

We received this question recently on our Facebook page: “What are the keys to maintaining new tires to ensure the best on-road performance?

Having a well-synchronized air pressure maintenance program between your drivers and your shop should be the single most important element of your tire policy and is really the easiest to administer. It certainly will have the biggest impact on your fleet costs associated with tires, including: fuel consumption, wear life, irregular wear, etc.

A typical tractor trailer rig is sitting on a big investment in tires — $8,000 and up depending on the brand and whether there are retreads in the mix.

Is a scrap tire analysis program part of your fleet maintenance plan? If not, you’re leaving serious money on the table.