Tire tread does a lot more than grip the road — it holds vital clues about tire condition, vehicle alignment, inflation issues, and overall safety. Whether you’re managing a fleet or servicing commercial trucks, understanding how to measure tread depth, read wear patterns, and match tread design to your application can help extend tire life, […]

Whether you’re navigating open yards, construction sites, or busy ports, your forklift fleet depends on the strength and performance of its tires. Pneumatic tires—especially those designed for outdoor use—play a crucial role in ensuring load stability, operator safety, and extending equipment life. Like any critical part of your forklift, tires need to be inspected, maintained, […]

What is Intermodal Transportation? Intermodal transportation refers to the movement of cargo using two or more transportation modes (such as truck, rail, ship, or barge) within a single journey, without handling the freight itself during transfers between modes. The critical element that makes intermodal transportation possible is containerization, standardized shipping containers that can be easily […]

This Violation sidelines one in Five Tractor Trailers…… If you’ve ever been through a CVSA road check inspection, you know how thorough they are. Inspectors don’t cut corners—and if your tires are not up to spec, your truck is getting parked. According to the Fleet Owner April 2025 issue, 22% of all out-of-service (OOS) violations […]

OTR radials from our new highly-advanced plant in Thailand are now in Double Coin US warehouses and ready to help companies with heavy wheeled equipment improve their bottom line.

Total intermodal volumes climbed 7.2% year-over-year in the 1Q 2018 . . . strongest growth in four years.

I’m pleased to announce the introduction of the Double Coin IM105, a radial tire built specifically for intermodal container chassis providers, manufacturers and the intermodal freight industry.

We’re pleased to announce the addition of Tim Abel as Southwest Regional Sales Manager. Tim will be responsible for implementing Double Coin’s business strategy and growing the Double Coin brand throughout the Southwest Region.