Is speedco owned by loves?
(OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 1, 2017) – Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores (“Love’s”) today announces the finalized acquisition of Speedco, a national network of service locations that provides quick lube and inspection services to the trucking industry, from Bridgestone Americas.
How long do commercial trailer tires last?
three to six years
Most experts agree that semi-truck tire replacement should occur every three to six years. If your tires were purchased more than six years ago, it’s probably a good idea to start looking at replacement tires for your fleet.
How many Speedco locations are there?
“We’re excited to say that we now have over 400 Love’s Truck Care and Speedco locations open across the country to serve professional drivers,” said Gary Price, executive vice president of Truck Care.
Who started Speedco?
NASHVILLE, TN… 2016 marks the 25th Anniversary for Speedco, the nation’s only chain of Quick Lube Centers for commercial vehicles. Mark Clark, Jeff Clark and Jim Dudley started the company in September of 1991 in a one bay facility in Effingham, Illinois. It was initially named Speedy Truck Lube.
How many miles do semi tires last?
If you are going by mileage, experts generally recommend that you replace your tires anywhere from every 25,000 miles to every 75,000 miles.
How much do truckers spend on tires?
The latest data from the National Private Truck Council (NPTC) says the average trucking cost per mile in the U.S. for private fleets is $2.90….Average Motor Carrier Cost Per Mile 2021 (NPTC)
| 2021 Cost | % of Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Truck insurance | $0.11 | 4% |
| Permits/Licenses | $0.05 | 2% |
| Tires | $0.04 | 1% |
| DRIVER-BASED |
Can you use a drive tire on a trailer?
You can drive for as long as you want on a steer axle. This is primarily because all position tires are designed with steer axles in mind, and can equally perform very well on either the drive or trailer axles as well.
How many miles can you get on a tractor trailer tire?
All the turning and engine power they’re subjected to means they usually have to be replaced around 150,000 miles, which is anywhere from a year to a year-and-a-half of operation. Drive tires can last longer, 350,000 to 500,000 miles, because they don’t deal with all the turning stress.
What states are retread tires illegal?
Myth #2: Retreads are illegal: In reality, there are no states that ban the use of retreaded tires on vehicles of any type.