Phil Mosier, contributorPhil Mosier is the Manager of Commercial Tire Development at Cooper Tire & Rubber Company.MaintenanceA top-tier tire maintenance program is a balancing actTypically, for a steer tire, when a tire isn’t balanced you’ll see cupping or scalloping (wavy wear) on the shoulder ribs. Over time that can progress to the intermediate ribs.March 11, 2022Page 1 of 1Top StoriesBusinessShippers wary of rising transportation costs as fleets put the brakes on spending92% of carriers delayed, reduced, or canceled planned investments in 2025.Mergers & AcquisitionsEstes acquires Washington-based Key TruckingHomeTrump, EPA make good on promise to toss emissions regsEmissionsFeds set to strike key emissions tentpole this weekGrowth strategiesConsiderations for expanding your fleet