You may have heard “a jack of all trades, a master of none.” The phrase suggests versatility comes at the expense of performance, yet Double Coin’s mixed service tires put that idea to the test. For some jobs, tires must rack up miles on paved highways, travel down gravel access roads, and navigate construction sites, […]

From Tree to Transport: Inside Double Coin’s Manufacturing Process Behind every tire is a process driven by precision, engineering, and consistency. It all begins in the nearby rubber tree groves, where skilled local workers carefully harvest natural latex, the essential raw material used to produce high-quality tires. From there, the journey continues just a few […]

  If you’re new to the world of Off-the-Road (OTR) tires, you’ve probably heard terms like L3 tread, ply rating, sidewall protection, or retreadability thrown around like everyday language. For many, OTR tire terminology can feel like learning an entirely new language. Understanding the terminology helps equipment owners, fleet managers, operators, and operations managers make […]

Tire tread does a lot more than grip the road — it holds vital clues about tire condition, vehicle alignment, inflation issues, and overall safety. Whether you’re managing a fleet or servicing commercial trucks, understanding how to measure tread depth, read wear patterns, and match tread design to your application can help extend tire life, […]

Whether you’re navigating open yards, construction sites, or busy ports, your forklift fleet depends on the strength and performance of its tires. Pneumatic tires—especially those designed for outdoor use—play a crucial role in ensuring load stability, operator safety, and extending equipment life. Like any critical part of your forklift, tires need to be inspected, maintained, […]

What is Intermodal Transportation? Intermodal transportation refers to the movement of cargo using two or more transportation modes (such as truck, rail, ship, or barge) within a single journey, without handling the freight itself during transfers between modes. The critical element that makes intermodal transportation possible is containerization, standardized shipping containers that can be easily […]

This Violation sidelines one in Five Tractor Trailers…… If you’ve ever been through a CVSA road check inspection, you know how thorough they are. Inspectors don’t cut corners—and if your tires are not up to spec, your truck is getting parked. According to the Fleet Owner April 2025 issue, 22% of all out-of-service (OOS) violations […]

Retread tires cut fleet costs by up to 50%, boost sustainability, and are just as safe as new tires. Learn why 90% of large fleets trust retreads.

Understanding the language of the trucking industry is critical for smooth operations. This guide breaks down key terms every trucking professional should know.

In the commercial trucking industry, truck classification plays a crucial role in determining the operational needs of vehicles and guiding decisions on tire selection. For fleet managers, drivers, and tire professionals, understanding truck classifications is essential for ensuring efficiency, safety, and regulation compliance. At Double Coin, we provide a wide range of Truck and Bus […]