Michelin News Updates

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Michelin Launches New Wide-Base Trailer Tire

Michelin Americas Truck Tires has launched a new wide-base single-trailer tire for regional operations.

October 17, 2014
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NHTSA Investigating Michelin Steer Tire

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary evaluation of a specific Michelin steer tire for use in autohauler rigs that led to six complaints from truck operators who said the tires were involved in seven accidents.

October 16, 2014
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Michelin Plans to Buy Brazilian Telematics Firm for $717 Million

Tire maker Michelin said it plans to purchase Sascar, a Brazilian fleet tracking and freight security company, for about $717 million.

June 13, 2014
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Michelin Rolls Out Road-Service Plan for Trucks

ORLANDO, Fla. — Michelin Americas Truck Tires announced the launch of an on-call service program for trucks, expanding upon a program only for tires.

October 21, 2013
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Selleck Takes Chairman/President Post at Michelin North America

Pete Selleck has assumed his posts of chairman and president of Michelin North America, succeeding Richard Wilkerson, who is retiring, the tire manufacturer said Monday.

October 17, 2011
BusinessEquipment

Michelin North America Chairman Wilkerson to Retire

Michelin North America said Thursday that its chairman, Richard Wilkerson, will retire by year’s end. He will be succeeded by Pete Selleck.

June 23, 2011