Evans Transport has introduced a new tyre pressure monitoring system to its fleet, with early trials showing improvements in safety and economy.
Technicians at the Bideford haulier fit the ContiPressureCheck system from Continental Tyres, including the in-cab monitor that alerts drivers to potentially dangerous and costly pressure changes, at its eight-bay workshop.
ContiPressureCheck alerts fitters to slow punctures that could otherwise have gone unnoticed until the tyre was damaged beyond repair.
The haulier said the system has already saved “a good number” of tyres, especially on its tipper fleet. It is also considering activating the Automatic Trailer Learning function, which allows any unit to hitch up to any trailer and show all tyre pressures on the trailer.
MD Nigel Evans said: “We continue to run extensive tests on a range of tyres, everything from new to remoulds, but, whatever we fit, monitoring pressure is key to ensuring we are doing the best we can.”
