What do the safest, most efficient fleets have in common? Why are the most respected names in trucking, safety, and environmental regulation endorsing the most advanced tire health technologies? And perhaps most importantly, what does that mean for fleets that haven’t yet made the switch? Tire pressure management systems are no longer experimental or niche. … Read more
The 2024 Fleet Fuel Study by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) delivers data-rich, insightful analysis into how top fleets are adopting fuel-saving technologies—and seeing measurable returns. While the study tracks the adoption of 86 different technologies, one truth remains clear: foundational contributors like tires and tire pressure continue to play an outsized … Read more
Bridging Safety, Efficiency, and Sustainability As we conclude our Safety in Motion blog series, this final installment explores a topic that bridges safety and sustainability: reducing your fleet’s environmental footprint through good tire management. Throughout this series, we’ve examined critical elements of tire management that enhance fleet safety, performance, and efficiency. We began by highlighting … Read more
Welcome to the fourth installment of Safety in Motion, the blog series that delves into critical aspects of tire management for the trucking industry, highlighting solutions that enhance safety and operational efficiency. This post explores the value of optimizing tire inflation set points according to usage and environmental conditions. Recent innovations allow fleets to adjust … Read more
Welcome back to our Safety in Motion blog series, brought to you by Aperia Technologies. In our previous posts, we discussed optimal tire inflation and the importance of pre-trip tire inspections. Today, we turn our attention to the challenges posed by seasonal weather conditions and how effective tire management can help your fleet stay safe … Read more
Welcome back to our Safety in Motion blog series, brought to you by Aperia Technologies. In our first installment, we discussed the importance of optimal tire inflation. Today, we’re diving into another crucial aspect of tire management: pre-trip tire inspections. As a leader in tire management technology for the trucking industry, Aperia Technologies understands the … Read more
Welcome to Safety in Motion: Navigating the Road to a Safer Future. This blog series by Aperia Technologies is presented to explain the critical importance of tire management for trucking safety, fostering discussions that lead to actionable solutions. At Aperia Technologies, safety is a commitment to delivering solutions that positively impact every driver’s well-being as … Read more
In the global effort to reduce emissions and protect our planet, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are a significant concern. Commercial trucks, vital for transporting goods across the country, greatly contribute to these emissions. The US EPA has indicated that transportation is the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., accounting for around 28% … Read more
On April 1, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) made an impactful change, which significantly reduces the likelihood of an Out-of-Service Criteria violation for trucks and trailers equipped with automatic tire inflation systems (ATIS). CVSA adopted an amendment to the North American Standard OOSC which allows tires that have a noticeable leak in the tread … Read more
In the fast-paced world of fleet management, every minute counts. Downtime due to unexpected maintenance issues can be a costly affair, impacting not only your bottom line but also customer satisfaction. To address this challenge, coupling vehicle asset tracking with predictive tire health insights has emerged as a game-changing solution that can empower fleet managers … Read more