| Tire maintenance is a key component of an effective driver and fleet safety program.It allows carriers to avoid vehicle performance issues on the road, protect their equipment, and maximize profitability through higher uptime and fuel savings. According to statistics from the U.S. Department of Energy, under-inflated tires can reduce a vehicle’s gas mileage by as much as 0.3 percent for every one pound per square inch.Despite this, certain carriers still lack an effective tire maintenance strategy. They would rather rely on visual checks than pre-trip inspections that accurately measure pertinent data, such as tire pressure and tread depth. |
lanag Lana Greene
