Truck Paper Tires Blog Archive

    Bridgestone Plans To Commercialize Natural Rubber From Desert Shrubs By 2030 & Produce 100% Renewable Tires By 2050
    Posted On: September 1, 2022
    Bridgestone will collaborate with local farmers and Native American tribes to increase planting and harvesting by up to 25,000 additional acres to use the natural rubber from the guayule shrub to create more sustainable tires. ...
    Bridgestone Invests In Autonomous Driving Startup Tier IV
    Posted On: July 20, 2022
    Bridgestone and Tier IV will collaborate on research seeking to advance autonomous driving technology and develop advanced tire technologies at the Bridgestone Innovation Park in Tokyo. ...
    Bridgestone Says New Bandag B713 FuelTech Retread Delivers Better Traction & Longer Wear Life
    Posted On: May 13, 2022
    The tire maker claims a new, proprietary compound used in the retread process extends wear life as much as 30%. ...
    ADAC Study Finds Michelin Tires Generate Fewest Particulates & Perform Safely
    Posted On: January 12, 2022
    Michelin tires averaged just 3.2 ounces of tire abrasion per 621 miles (1,000 kilometers) driven, and “performed well in safety tests, wet and dry, even when worn.” ...
    Hankook Showcases Airless i-Flex Concept Tire At CES 2022
    Posted On: January 11, 2022
    The debut was the culmination of more than a decade of airless tire research. ...
    Bridgestone Smart-Sensing Tire Tech To Integrate With Kodiak Robotics Autonomous Trucks
    Posted On: June 21, 2021
    Bridgestone’s cloud-based vehicle platforms provide additional intelligence for vehicle safety systems by linking vehicle-based and smart-sensing tire technologies. ...
    Bridgestone Releases Bandag MaxTread Line For Commercial Fleets
    Posted On: July 7, 2020
    The new line includes trailer, drive, and all-position fitments for light truck, waste, long-haul, severe-service, and pickup and delivery applications, and includes eight Bandag retread pattern options. ...
    Bridgestone Will Highlight Airless Tires, New Tech Offerings & More At CES 2020 In Las Vegas
    Posted On: December 30, 2019
    The company’s airless tires are being tested for use with everything from bicycles to lunar rovers; they eliminate the need to fill a tire with air and maintain proper pressure. ...
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    2026 Q2 Dealer Survey: Data Shows Stable Sentiment Despite Strong Orders
    Posted 7/22/2026
    Watch our Truck Paper and Bloomberg Intelligence video and get the full report to learn more about dealers’ viewpoints about the commercial vehicle market. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 7/17/2026
    Find out about the latest Sandhills news, including AI to write your asset descriptions, the new UCC Search app, a new e-commerce solution, and more. ...
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    Used Truck Market Inventory Levels Drop Across All Categories In June
    Posted 7/16/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used heavy- and medium-duty trucks on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Used Semi-Trailer Inventory Down, Prices Up In June
    Posted 7/15/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used semi-trailers on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Sandhills Market Reports Show Continued Inventory Declines Across Used Equipment and Truck Markets
    Posted 7/6/2026
    New Sandhills Global market reports show ongoing inventory declines across several key used equipment and truck markets in June. ...
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    Volvo Increases Use Of Recycled Materials In New Heavy-Duty Truck Models
    Posted 6/25/2026
    Volvo Trucks has increased the use of recycled and renewable materials in its newest heavy-duty truck models, reflecting the company’s effort to reduce the environmental impact from truck manufacturing. ...
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    Used Trailer Inventory Down Year Over Year, Asking & Auction Values Up
    Posted 6/17/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used heavy- and medium-duty trucks on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Sleeper Truck Values Firm Up As Inventory Continues To Soften
    Posted 6/17/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used heavy- and medium-duty trucks on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Truck VIN Guide Offers Fast, Free Lookup For Fast Track Iron Members
    Posted 6/15/2026
    Members of Fast Track Iron, Sandhills Global’s dynamic dealer network, receive exclusive access to the VIN Guide/Serial Number Guide, among many other perks. ...
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    Arrange Reliable Transport For Heavy-Haul Loads With FR8Star
    Posted 6/8/2026
    Securing shipping through Sandhills Global’s FR8Star service eliminates these unknowns, making it easier to finalize deals and get the critical equipment your buyers need to the jobsite without delay. ...
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