Some of our Professional Drivers are using this service to improve the quality of inflation of their tires on the trucks and trailers. This service is offered by Love's. Once drivers pull into one of the 10 locations currently offering TirePass, they can enter the “TirePass Inflation & Fuel Express Lane.”
A callbox is then used to alert an attendant that service is needed. While the trucker begins fueling up, a tire technician will hook all tractor and trailer tires up to the automatic inflator. In addition to inflating tires, the TirePass service will record the tread depth using a digital tire tread depth gauge. Once completed, drivers can go to the fuel desk to receive a full report on the condition of their tires.
Love’s claims the TirePass service reduces downtime, increases fuel efficiency, extends tire life, and improves safety.
The first visit is free. Each visit after the initial inspections is $5 for tractor and $5 trailer.
I would love to hear about this service from the perspective of our Professional Drivers. We are always looking for ways to improve our Out Of Service performance and this appears to be one way to attack this issue. Plus, it could help us with MPG and tread life on a casing.
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