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 StoriesIndustryPenny pinched: Truck stop group says penny rounding plagues transactionsBecause truck stops sell fuel and food while also cashing payroll checks for professional drivers, the ongoing penny shortage and the lack of uniform rounding guidelines have complicated daily transactions.CCJ Top 250Skyrocketing insurance costs put the brakes on big trucking profitsEmissionsEPA proposes to end DEF derates for good, scale back warranty requirementsFreight demandSoaring rates give rise to new truck demand: 'We are clearly in fleet expansion territory'Featured SponsorLearn how to turn fleet data into more service opportunities.
