Putting a new tire onto a truck that prematurely killed the previous tire is consigning the new tire to an early grave. You have to know what killed the first tire to prevent it from happening again.

Many fleets keep a technician trained on wheel and tire procedures to look after the day-to-day work, but farm out the mounting and dismounting, retreading, etc. to a vendor. Photo by Jim Park.

This blog was provided exclusively to CCJ by Joe Puff, vice president of truck technology and maintenance, NationaLease. Technicians often think of tires as mundane, basic, simple necessities. I view ...

ATLANTA — Genuine Parts Co. has launched a nationwide apprenticeship program to help its NAPA AutoCare Centers groom new technicians. The paid apprenticeship is designed to last 18 to 24 months on ...