Looking to decrease your operating costs? Damaged, worn, or improperly inflated tires aren’t just unsafe: they’re expensive! Two of the most significant costs associated with operating a vehicle are fuel and tire replacement. Ensuring that your tires are in good condition both improves your fuel economy and extends tire longevity.
Poor tire care can also cost you on the road and during inspections. Improperly inflated tires cause an alarming number of accidents, and accidents aren’t cheap! Damaged tires or tires with insufficient tread depth (below 4/32” for steer axle tires and below 2/32” for all other tires) are a leading cause of trucks being pulled out of service or cited during roadside inspections.
To improve your bottom line, you should encourage your drivers to check for tire damage and wear during pre and post trip inspections. Also, tire gauges (the only accurate method of checking for proper inflation) should be part of your drivers’ uniforms.
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