Late last year, Bridgestone Corp. CEO Masaaki Tsuya did something rare in Japanese business circles. He walked away from an escalating bidding war with Carl Icahn for the U.S. auto parts chain Pep Boys. Tsuya’s philosophical approach to deal-making comes from an unpleasant experience.
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FedEx, Bridgestone Settle 2014 Fatal Wyoming Crash Lawsuits
CHEYENNE, Wyoming — Federal lawsuits filed last year against Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations and FedEx Ground Package Systems Inc. in connection with a triple-fatal collision that happened here on Interstate 80 have settled out of court.
June 13, 2016Bridgestone Adds Interstate Batteries to Speedco’s Offerings
Bridgestone Americas Inc. has launched battery services nationwide at subsidiary Speedco, which provides on-highway preventive maintenance and tire service for the commercial trucking industry.
June 10, 2016Venture Express Acquires Chambers Leasing Systems
Venture Express Inc., a Tennessee-based fleet that specializes in serving the automotive industry, announced the acquisition of Chambers Leasing Systems Inc., an Ohio carrier, to expand the buyer’s services in the Midwest.
June 9, 2016Trucking Lobbyist Mike Riley — Still Laughing, Not Quite Retired
One of the most colorful characters at the Connecticut state Capitol for more than 20 years has been Mike Riley, the chief lobbyist for the state's trucking association.
June 7, 2016Accuride Launches Video Series Covering Wheels, Brakes
Commercial vehicle supplier Accuride Corp. announced June 7 that it had launched a new series of how-to videos to help fleet maintenance technicians properly install and service its steel and aluminum wheels and Gunite-brand brake drums and automatic slack adjusters.
June 7, 201648-Volt Electrical System Could Revolutionize Heavy-Duty Trucks
Industry exhibitions of trucking technology would not be the same without trucks showcasing components, systems and features intended to hit the road in the future. Some examples of future componentry come to market quickly, others never make it into production. Meanwhile, others represent demonstrations of technology that might be integrated into Class 8 trucks decades down the road.
June 17, 2016New Engine Oils Coming in December
Two new types of engine oils are coming to market Dec. 1. The heavy-duty oil specification that has been used for nearly a decade will be replaced by CK-4 and FA-4, and this crucial development is one of the cover stories in this issue of Equipment & Maintenance Update.
June 17, 2016Gauging an Engine’s Life Expectancy Starts with B-Life Rating
Engine makers are providing customers a gauge to help them determine how dependable and durable an engine is supposed to be, called a B-life rating. It’s regarded as the industry standard for measuring the life expectancy of an engine, but the figures are sometimes misunderstood.
June 17, 2016Safety Systems Start With Anti-lock Brakes
Sales of active safety systems are rising and, as of next summer, the first versions will become mandatory on new U.S. heavy-duty tractors. Two of the largest suppliers to truck makers keep making the systems more capable, but no matter how sophisticated they get, they all start with anti-lock brakes.
June 17, 2016