IT’S MORE THAN JUST LEAKY TIRES

We’ve found that tire under-inflation is more complex than conventionally thought

REAL WORLD FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO UNDER-INFLATED TIRES

Tire under-inflation is typically understood to be caused by gradual leakage, with regular maintenance checks to re-fill tires. Real world data shows that the story is much more interesting, making the maintenance of tire pressure a huge challenge for fleets. Below are some major contributors to tire pressure changes that are sometimes left unaccounted for.

NATURAL LEAKAGE

Air molecules are small enough to escape through the rubber of a tire via diffusion, decreasing tire pressure.

EXTREME TEMPERATURES

Tire pressures can drop up to 15 psi in less than one week during an extreme winter cold spell.

DIRECT SUNLIGHT

Exposure to direct sunlight causes tire pressure to increase and is difficult to account for during maintenance.

DRIVING BETWEEN CLIMATES

Temperatures can vary widely as trucks drive back and forth between regions with hot and cold climates.

HOT TIRES

Tires coming in for maintenance while still hot from driving on the road require 3 hours to cool.

HEATED SHOPS

Temperature differences between the inside and outside of maintenance shops in the winter cause swings in tire pressure

LEAKY VALVE STEMS

Valve stems can corrode or collect debris blocking the valve open and causing tires to slowly lose pressure.

INACCURATE EQUIPMENT

Measurement equipment needs regular calibration and can lose accuracy with rough handling.

HUMAN ERROR

Improperly inflated tires are sometimes missed or improperly adjusted during maintenance.

Optimal pressure doesn’t just increase mileage;
it extends the life of the tires
for your entire fleet.

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Testimonials

Leroy Holding

“Not only did the Halo deliver us immediate savings, but there is well-established industry data that shows the potential impact on our tire maintenance costs year after year.”

John Campese
Director of Maintenance, Leroy Holding

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TLX

“TLX invests in technologies that deliver a strong ROI, which is why Halo is a standard spec in our fleet. Reduced downtime, due to under-inflation alone, makes the Halo an obvious choice for TLX.”

Jerry Carlton
President, TLX Trucking

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Greenbush Logistics Inc

“We haven’t seen any drive tire issues on our trucks equipped with Halo. Running Halo resulted in longer tire life.”

Heath Griffith
Director of Maintenance, Greenbush Logistics, Inc

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Hub Group

“The Halo Tire Inflator installs seamlessly and is virtually maintenance-free. Halo is the best tire inflation solution available.”

Cory Beard
Senior Director, Fleet Maintenance, Hub Group, Inc

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C&S Wholesale Grocers

“We’ve measured a 1.5% increase in fuel economy since outfitting our fleet with the Halo Tire Inflator. Early test data also indicates enhanced tire wear performance. It is clear to see why we trust Halo to optimize our entire fleet program.”

Christopher Trajkovski
Vice President, Transportation, Fleet Maintenance & Assets, C&S Wholesale Grocers

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B-H TRANSFER

“One of the biggest benefits that I have seen is fewer road calls from our drivers due to a major tire event. Our number one goal is safety and Halo helps us accomplish that”

Frank Young
President, B-H Transfer

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LANDAIR

“Landair made Halo standard on all new trucks and we’ve seen a 5% increase in fuel efficiency and double-digit improvement in tire life, and that is due to Halo keeping our tires at optimal inflation.”

Matt Duncan
Director of Maintenance and Procurement, Landair

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Ryder

“Halo is as close to a zero-maintenance product as you can get…”

Scott Perry
Chief Technology & Procurement Officer at Ryder

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BROWN INTEGRATED LOGISTICS

Proper tire inflation is extremely important when running wide-base single tires. We specify the Halo Tire Inflator on all of our tractors to reduce the likelihood of tire failure, optimize fuel economy, and ensure safe stopping distances.

Brian Kinsey
CEO

“The HALO system maintained enough pressure to stay ahead of a leaking tire… preventing an expensive road call for a tire, and rim.”

Chris Garner
Fleet Service Manager

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REGIONAL

See how HALO has boosted efficiency, tire life and more of Regional fleets below.

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