The off-the-road (OTR) and specialty tire market is enjoying high demand for its products, although supply-chain disruption continues to be a challenge, according to Tire Business magazine.

Talk to trucking professionals who’ve ridden on Double Coin's RLB400 closed shoulder drive tire and you hear such superlatives as “great wear,” “dependable traction” and “sturdy casing” for retreading.

Nonresidential construction companies are optimistic about the next six months despite the risk of recession, according to ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors).

Fleet costs are going through the roof. Fuel prices are setting record highs and strained supply chains create unique challenges. Fleets that don’t manage their biggest spends, like tires, will feel the brunt of today’s market increases. That’s why it’s important to have a holistic tire program that offers a bird’s eye view of overall spends, sets tire management strategy and can dive into the details to discover tire trends that help you save money.

If you live in one of the country’s top metro areas, the presence of cranes looming over the urban landscape is a ubiquitous sight these days. In fact, the value of commercial and multifamily construction starts rose 24% in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period last year in the country’s top 20 metropolitan areas, according to Dodge Construction Network.

New data from Trimble Viewpoint’s Quarterly Construction Metrics Index shows increases in construction hiring and cash flow – positive signs indeed!

The number of rotary drilling rigs exploring oil and natural gas and developing wells in North America is steadily increasing.

Tire Business magazine sat down with Walt Weller to discuss the commercial tire outlook for the remainder of the year, and how Double Coin is balancing supply and demand. 

Update:  Double Coin and CMA, a leading tire manufacturer and
marketer, announced Walt Weller will retire from his role as Senior Vice President, effective July 31, 2022. Mr. Weller will serve as a consultant, working with CMA.
Mr. Weller’s retirement follows a tenure with the Company of more than 16 years. 

Walt Weller, senior vice president of CMA/Double Coin, was one of a few select tire industry executives asked by Modern Tire Dealer magazine to provide insights into the state of the commercial tire market. Here are his comments which were included in a June story in the tire trade publication entitled “Tough Road To Travel.”

Update:  Double Coin and CMA, a leading tire manufacturer and
marketer, announced Walt Weller will retire from his role as Senior Vice President, effective July 31, 2022. Mr. Weller will serve as a consultant, working with CMA.
Mr. Weller’s retirement follows a tenure with the Company of more than 16 years. 

The sun is shining, birds are chirping and the smell of neighbors cooking burgers on the grill is wafting into your yard. If you are a tire dealer or trucking fleet, however, you should be turning your attention to this coming winter!