Don’t go to the gas station so often!

What’s the best way to save on fuel? This is a question people ask over and over again, especially in today’s economy. Standard answers such as “Travel at lower speeds”, and “Lighten your load (take all those things out of your RV that you don’t need)”, and “Plan your trips more carefully so you don’t make ... Read More

How can fleets calculate ROI?  There are several things to consider when calculating the real return on investment for a tire pressure monitoring system.  A simple ROI calculator tool that reveals a bottom line number could be misleading, as there are several things to consider:

Tire costs should include new tires and retreads.  If the tire pressure is ... Read More

When selecting a tire pressure monitoring system (“TPMS”), and assuming that a tire pressure monitoring system has all the necessary capabilities (temperature, over and under inflation alarming and slow leak detection), then the following advantages can be realized:

Overall tire life can be substantially extended by monitoring tire pressure in real time.  (A 20% under-inflated tire reduces ... Read More

What type of fleets are buying tire pressure monitoring systems (“TPMS”)?

Fleets which have trailers hauling hazardous materials, flammable liquids, etc. and often have larger liability concerns with potential catastrophic accidents. Fleets that have a greater knowledge and understanding of their tire and fuel costs; commonly have a set standard to measure tire performance versus tire expense. Fleets ... Read More

So you are going out of town for a long weekend with your family, and are planning on taking along the boat for a getaway out in the ocean. If you are connecting it by a hitch on the back of your SUV or pickup, you want to ensure that you will get to your ... Read More

There are several different types of tire pressure monitoring systems available which can assist in avoiding excessive tire wear and casing damage caused by under inflation. Tire pressure monitoring systems can also help drivers maintain optimal pressure levels, improving braking, handling and stability. And they also help avoid excessive fuel consumption caused by under inflation. There ... Read More

If you are hauling a horse trailer, a large truck or 5th wheel vehicle, the last thing you need is for one of the tires to blow out, not only causing damage and possible injury to you, but to other drivers on the road as well. When tire pressure is too low on your vehicle, ... Read More

Are you concerned with your tires’ air pressure as the seasons change? Take the time to invest in a tire pressure monitoring system. Save major accidents from happening by having monitors on your vehicle tires when you’re on the road anywhere! Don’t be the person who is not prepared for the worst situations. Wouldn’t you rather be ... Read More

Today with many new technological advances, manufacturers have been able to design motorcycle tire pressure monitoring systems which work wirelessly to monitor your bike tire pressures, increasing safety and optimizing economy on your ride. Ensuring the tire pressure is properly monitored and maintained not only helps to extend the life of your tires, but it will also help ... Read More

Advances in telematics and onboard technologies now offer a wealth of information direct from the truck to the office. In many cases, a multi-voiced conversation is going on inside the rig that the driver isn’t even aware of. Sensors, databases, GPS receivers, modems and other devices are constantly talking: to each other, to the trucking ... Read More