PIB TIP: GOOD DRIVING HABITS PRESERVE TIRES. Speed

Feb 27, 2011

PIB TIP: GOOD DRIVING HABITS PRESERVE TIRES. Speeding, hard braking, curbing and tight turns cause tires to wear faster or even develop irregular wear. On the other hand, steady acceleration, braking and steering can extend the life of your tires. The Partners in Business program is produced by Overdrive and the consultants at ATBS, the nation’s largest owner-operator business services firm, and is sponsored by Schneider National Inc. and Freightliner Trucks.

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