EP. 18: National Tire Safety Week 2026

In this episode, Tracy Derival and Wesley Hall, CTP, Senior Director of Asset Performance & Off Lease at Fleet Advantage, kick off this year's Summer of Safety series by recognizing National Tire Safety Week. They discuss why tire health remains one of the most overlooked factors in fleet safety, how proactive inspections and proper maintenance can reduce roadside breakdowns and out-of-service violations, and why organizations with transportation fleets should view tire management as a critical part of their overall lifecycle strategy.

Chapters:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:43 Why Tire Safety Still Matters
• 02:25 TRUST Safety Index Reveals Tire-Related Violations
• 03:26 Proactive vs. Reactive Tire Maintenance
• 04:38 Understanding Tire Categories and Their Impact
• 05:47 Key Takeaways for Organizations with Transportation Fleets
• 07:09 Closing

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