Bob Bortner Archives - Maritime Shipping News

Proper wheel-end maintenance spins savings

29 June 2022

It’s easy to overlook wheel-end maintenance in the fast-paced trucking industry.

After all, if the wheels aren’t turning, revenue isn’t churning. But giving your wheels just a bit more attention may actually save you more in the long run.

On a recent episode of FreightWaves’ WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Bob Bortner, mid-Atlantic territory manager for commercial tire and fleet solutions leader IMI, shared some easy tips to optimize your tires.

One often overlooked consideration is just how much tires affect...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/proper-wheel-end-maintenance-spins-savings

Despite what the pump reads, fuels savings still a possibility

1 April 2022

The price of diesel currently stands around $5 per gallon, up approximately $1.74 since September. Bob Bortner, mid-Atlantic territory manager for commercial tire and fleet solutions leader IMI, said diesel costs have risen approximately $1.74 since September.

He believes it’s doubtful the pumps will show mercy anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean fuel savings aren’t possible. Facing nearly vertical price hikes, fleets must get creative.

“The most important factor in fuel [efficiency] for a...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/despite-what-the-pump-reads-fuels-savings-still-a-possibility

Increase tire life span as shortages roll across US

28 September 2021

Fleets haven’t caught a break since the beginning of the pandemic, as driver, warehouse and trailer capacity has diminished amid ongoing freight surges. A wave of shortages continue to keep the industry gasping for air — now it’s tires.

“Tires, fuel and labor are your three biggest costs, and with tire prices continuing to go up, fleets have to really figure out ways to maximize their tires and assets,” said Bob Bortner, mid-Atlantic territory manager for commercial tire and fleet solutions...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/increase-tire-life-span-as-shortages-roll-across-us