Bridgestone plans $550M expansion of tire plant
Bridgestone Americas has announced a major expansion and modernization of its Warren County, Tennessee, Truck and Bus Radial (TBR) Tire Plant, located in Morrison.
The…
Tire shortage forces operators to find creative ways to keep buses rolling
As motorcoach operators gradually pull away from the pandemic-caused economic roadblock, they still face a potential speed bump caused by the prolonged shortage of a…
Bridgestone Americas makes $391M acquisition for safety technology
Bridgestone Americas is acquiring Azuga Holdings Inc., a fleet management software provider, for $391 million to improve fleet safety at the replacement tire maker.
Azuga…
Driving Force task force unveils a driver retention toolkit for operators
In the face of an industry driver shortage, retaining employees is even more important than recruiting new workers.
“It is much easier to keep drivers,…
Task force shares tools to address motorcoach industry driver shortage
The industry’s driver shortage has only been exacerbated by the pandemic as the driver pool has shrunk as drivers have been recruited away by delivery…
What’s driving up tire prices?
In the past month, major tire manufacturers announced price increases.
Rising raw material costs, along with increased transportation costs, are driving up prices, according to…
‘Gang of 11’ helps operators amplify their CERTS advocacy efforts
Mike Canine admits that before the CERTS Act, he didn’t pay much attention to what was going on Capitol Hill.
These days, not only can…