Supply chain constraints are hurting the North American trucking industry's ability to align vehicle production levels with demand, according to ACT Research.

American Tire Distributors Inc. has launched the Hercules Strong Guard H-MA, a premium mixed-service, all-position commercial truck tire.

The new Bridgestone R192E all-position radial tire has been specifically engineered for use on electric buses, which "will play a crucial role in eliminating city center emissions and traffic congestion," says Chris Ripani, president, commercial truck, Bridgestone Americas Inc.

Barnwell House of Tires is one of the biggest retreaders in the greater New York City area and one of the largest Goodyear retreaders nationwide. But the Central Islip, N.Y.-based commercial truck tire dealership didn’t start that way. 

Tire dealership mergers and acquisitions continue unabated. And more commercial tire dealerships are getting in on the action. Here's a look at some recent purchases by - and of - commercial tire dealerships.

Steve Shannon Tire Co. had never owned or operated a retread plant until this past December, when it opened a 10,000-square-foot shop. The dealership's timing could not have been better.

Zhongce Rubber Group Co. Ltd. (ZC Rubber) reports that two of its medium truck tires - the Arisun AT552 and the Westlake AZ599 - have earned SmartWay verification.

Love's Travel Stops has opened seven new Speedco locations. They are located in Milton, Fla.; Heflin, Ala.; Leavenworth, Ind.; Fillmore, Utah; Winona, Texas; North Canton, Ohio; and Newport, Tenn.

Specifics might vary, but the decision to work with a commercial tire dealership ultimately boils down to one thing - service. That was the consensus of attendees at Barnwell House of Tires’ recent fleet symposium in Central Islip, N.Y.