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    VSP News: Kolman's Korner, Episode 140 - Truck Tires and Uptime

    Sept. 11, 2017
    Fleet Maintenance editor David A. Kolman visits with Brian Cunningham, vice president of sales for GCR Tires & Service, about truck tires and vehicle uptime.

    In today’s business environment, trucking fleets are focused on uptime, says Brian Cunningham, vice president of sales for GCR Tires & Service.

    The company offers commercial truck, tractor and OTR tires, along with tire repair, emergency roadside assistance, wheel refinishing and more.       

    A big enemy of uptime is tire issues that cause roadside breakdowns.

    Cunningham offers some advice on what to look for when choosing a company for roadside tire assistance.

    Investigating why a tire failed can help to avoid a recurrence of the problem.

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