Tire company Bridgestone and Einride, which develops electric and autonomous freight mobility solutions, formed a partnership designed to create sustainable mobility solutions for electrified and autonomous Class 8 trucks.
August 16, 2021Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous
Bridgestone, Einride Partner on Sustainable Mobility Solutions
Business, Equipment
Bridgestone Breaks Ground on Expansion of Kentucky Air Springs Plant
Bridgestone Americas broke ground on a $51 million expansion to its air springs production facility in Williamsburg, Ky., the company said recently.Â
August 9, 2021Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, Autonomous
Einride Readies US Test for Automated Podlike Truck
Einride plans to expand its range of podlike self-driving trucks and launch a pilot program in the U.S. with tire manufacturer Bridgestone.
October 9, 2020Business, Equipment, Logistics
TireHub Relocates Two Texas Facilities
TireHub relocated two Texas logistics centers to provide expanded services and greater inventory, the company announced April 15.
April 17, 2020Business, Equipment, Safety
Bridgestone Set to Restart North American Tire Plant Operations
Bridgestone Americas announced plans to restart its North American commercial tire plants as well as its North American Firestone industrial products and Firestone building products manufacturing facilities April 13.
April 8, 2020Business, Equipment, Safety
Tire Makers Take Unprecedented Temporary Shutdown Action
Leading tire makers serving the North American commercial vehicle market reported, separately, they have paused production, while warehouse and distribution operations continue. All manufacturers cited the COVID-19 crisis and a steep decline in demand.
March 20, 2020Business, Equipment
Bridgestone Launches Firestone FT492 Trailer Tire
Bridgestone Americas Inc. launched a new Firestone FT492 trailer tire.
September 6, 2019Business, Equipment
Bridgestone Americas Shifts Senior Leadership Structure
Tire maker Bridgestone Americas Inc. announced a shift in its senior leadership structure, effective Sept. 16.
August 30, 2019Business, Technology, Equipment
Bridgestone Adds Ecopia Steer Tire
Bridgestone Americas Inc. announced the launch of its Bridgestone R284 Ecopia steer tire, which is designed for improved fuel economy, enhanced treadwear and is SmartWay-certified for low rolling resistance.
April 12, 2019Business, Equipment
Bridgestone Introduces Bandag BRSS All-Position Retread Tire
Bridgestone Americas Inc. announced its new Bandag BRSS all-position retread designed for fleets that work in on- and off-road environments.
December 10, 2018