Trucking Announcements: Gascon to take helm at Montreal port, Goodyear appoints Burke VP of commercial business

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards around the trucking industry. The Montreal Port Authority has hired a new president, while Goodyear named a vice-president for its North America commercial…

Trucker Path teams up with Goodyear on roadside assistance

(PRNewsfoto/Trucker Path) PHOENIX, Ariz. – Trucker Path users will soon have direct access to roadside service in the U.S. thanks to a new partnership. The popular app is partnering with Goodyear…

Two new wide-base tires on offer from Goodyear

AKRON, Ohio — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has two new tire models designed to put money back into the hands of fleets. The new wide-base tires for long-haul…

Goodyear steers for longhaul

Goodyear has added another product to its Endurance family of high-mileage long-haul tires with the introduction of the Endurance LHS steer tire, which complements the line’s LHD drive tire. After…

Second Time Around: Retreading is not just for big fleets

Casings are inspected for damage, and repaired when ­necessary, before continuing with the retreading process. (Goodyear photo) What do big fleets know about tires that many smaller fleets have yet…

Canadian named 35th Highway Hero

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- What does one say after saving one life and preventing severe injury to another? "I'm just happy I was in the right place at the right time," said Frank Vieira of Ancaster, Ont. -- the 35th Goodyear Highway Hero. Vieira was driving over a bridge on a rural highway near Toronto when he heard a loud crash, looked over his shoulder and noticed that a car on the other side of the road had slammed into the back of a stationary roll-off truck. The force of the impact threw the driver forcefully against the steering wheel. The steering wheel broke, with a piece of it embedding itself in the driver's neck.

Goodyear names latest highway hero

LOUISVILLE, KY - David Webb of Billings, Montana has been awarded the 34th Goodyear Highway Hero Award for stopping a runaway dump truck and performing CPR on its driver.

Goodyear adds tires, tech

AKRON, OH - Goodyear is expanding its Total Solution lineup to include the Endurance LHD premium long-haul tire and a new service management tool, among other offerings.

Goodyear launches 34th Highway Hero search

AKRON, OH - Goodyear has opened nominations for its 34th annual Highway Hero Award, recognizing drivers who put themselves in harm's way to help others.

Stemco Reaches Agreement With Goodyear

LONGVIEW, TX -- Stemco has officially reached a trademark license agreement (TMLA) with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co following its recent acquisition of the manufacturer of Goodyear Air Springs.

Focus On Goodyear’s Proving Grounds

Goodyear updates web presence with revamped site

AKRON, Ohio -- Goodyear's new commercial tire website aims to be a little more user-friendly and offer fleet maintenance managers and owners some cost savings along the way.

FUEL-EFFICIENT TIRES

Goodyear has introduced three new tires using a new fuel-efficient technology.

MATS: Oregon driver honoured for heroics

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Despite having an out of control vehicle strike his rig, Junichi Shimizu kept his composure and helped save the lives of three people.