Jim Mayfield has retired as President of Ralson Tire North America after a career in the tire industry that spanned more than four decades. Ralson tabbed Mayfield in 2021 to lead its entry into the US commercial tire market. The company had recently completed...
SPRING HILL, TN (April 2, 2025) – Love’s Travel Stops, a leading nationwide travel stop network, is now carrying Ralson RTR51 commercial truck tires, it was announced today. “This is a very important step in the continued progress of Ralson commercial truck tires in...
SPRING HILL, TN (Feb. 28, 2025) – Jim Mayfield is retiring as President of Ralson Tire North America after a career in the tire industry that spanned more than four decades, it was announced today. Global tire manufacturer Ralson tabbed Mayfield in 2021 to lead its...
Two crucial aspects of trucking fleet management are investing in quality tires and building strong relationships with tire dealers. The true cost of tires goes well beyond the initial purchase price. While many fleet managers may be focused on keeping initial...
Ralson Tire North America is expanding its distribution capabilities in the US with two new warehouses located adjacent to major shipping ports in Newark, NJ, and Savannah, GA. The two new warehouses are operated by Harbor Freight Transportation Company. Ralson will...
Refuse trucks have a challenging job. They are expected to operate in the heat of the summer and in the cold of winter during snow and ice events. They often operate on paved city streets where curbs and high-scrub conditions are the enemy; or they may operate on a...
With the plethora of tire brands available to trucking fleets these days, determining which ones have quality casings for retreading can be daunting, but should not be. There is no reason for fleet managers to make subjective judgments about casing quality; objective...
Tires are a major cost center for any trucking fleet. Proper tire maintenance is an easy way to cut down tire costs and keep your fleet on the road. Here are four areas to focus on: TIRE ALIGNMENT Irregular tire wear is a key indicator that tires are not properly...
Spread axles are tough on tires. With the distance between the axles, there is significant lateral force, which can result in shoulder abrasion, especially when being pulled through a tight turn. Trailer tires for this application need to be engineered to resist this...
Much of the trucking freight that keeps America’s economy moving is transported by family-owned businesses – fleets of various sizes and owner operators. It is fitting then that Ralson, one of the newest commercial truck tire brands in the US, is family owned. For...