"An inherent concern in an LTL operation is getting proper air to the rear axle, on the rear pup. When this does not occur, we can have episodes of high episodes of high heat, blown inside tires and at times a fire related to dragging brakes. Units equipped with ThermALERT not only give us a better feeling about overheated wheel bearing notification to the driver, but additional confidence that the driver will be notified prior to a fire episode
due to dragging brakes."
-Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. – Tom Newby C D M/E -
336.822.5572
"Tire inflation systems have become very popular options on Utility trailers, especially with the fleets, In fact, 60% of the Utility trailers built this year have had tire inflation systems. The PSI system is by far the most popular system and Utility made ThermALERT a standard feature on all PSI systems installed on Utility trailers. The safety enhancements and maintenance controlling advantages of the ThermALERT PSI system make it a wise choice f or
lets in today's competitive trucking environment."
-Utility Trailer
Manufacturing Co. – Craig M. Bennett – 626.965.1541
"We have over 800 trailers equipped with the PSI Tire Inflation System, most of which include the ThermALERT option. We have lowered our tire cost and eliminated wheel end run offs caused by premature wheel bearing failures on the trailers equipped with the PSI System with ThermALERT option. We have years of experience with this system and consider it a proven product, I would not spec a trailer today without this option." -John Christner Trucking – Steve Dickson -
918.227.6607
"I've been a Maintenance Manager of large over the road fleets for over 35 years. During this time I've learned that maintaining the correct tire pressure in both the tractor and trailer tires is essential to achieving maximum tire mileage and reduced tire cost per mile. I first purchased the PSI System about
10 years ago and I've found it to be the perfect solution to maintaining the correct pressure even when a tire has a small leak. The ThermALERT is a great addition to the PSI Systems and it ensures that our drivers are alerted should the axle-end temperature exceed the manufacturer's spec. There are other systems which we have tested but I found they don't offer the reliability of the
PSI ThermALERT System."
-Sunstate Carriers- Jack Arvan – 866.317-5050
ext. 3031
"The Meritor Automatic Tire Inflation System by PSI with ThermALERT is a very popular option with our customers. Great Dane was first to supply automatic tire inflation by PSI way back in 1995, and has been installing this safety item with MTIS by PSI, by customer request, since it was invented in 2006. The product has been known to prevent heat related wheel end problems with its early
warning capabilities."
-Great Dane Trailers – Brandie Fuller
"Considering P.S.I addresses our #1 maintenance cost and helps with fuel costs by increasing mpg, you would have to be stupid not to use it. It's a no brainer!" -O&S Trucking - Jim O'Neal
"My Michelin representative was just in and he is projecting 600,000 miles on my trailer tires. I will take them off because of age before they're anywhere near worn. The trailers with PSI have an average of 160,000 miles on them and we are seeing average treadwear loss of only 3/32". - Chris Truck Line
"With an increase in miles per 1/32nd of over 30% and no maintenance problems or failures, MTIS proves to be a good safety and maintenance device." - Landstar System
"P.S.I. ATIS proved to reduce road service tire maintenance calls by 95%..." - Arnold Transportation
"Absolutely they work!!! I have been involved with the P.S.I. system since the 90's (now the MTIS system from ArvinMeritor) I've tested many systems and some "gadgets" but the P.S.I. system proved itself. We do have over 400 million miles with the P.S.I. system and the resulting hard facts. The P.S.I. system is reasonably priced, inexpensive to maintain, and best of all gave us about a 50% advantage in our tire costs. It is our standard spec on trailers." - P.A.M. Transportation
"The great thing about MTIS is that it's paying for itself, as we're able to pay for retrofitting our trailers with MTIS from the cost savings we're receiving from the system. In addition, the cost of an MTIS device is equivalent to purchasing a brand new tire and the labor associated with the installation. MTIS is helping us achieve fuel cost savings as well." - ComCar Industries
"I agree, you can't beat the P.S.I. system. It has been our standard spec for our trailers for the last five years and has given us outstanding results. Our tire maintenance costs are no longer our highest." - HEB Grocery Stores
"We have the MTIS Automatic Tire Inflation System factory installed. We have gotten positive comments from our drivers about the MTIS system, and it's increased tire life and decreased down time, as well as having eliminated the need to get service on the road, which our drivers like. We elected to have MTIS factory installed, because it's a good system that works for us." - Ronnie Dowdy, Inc.
"We started with the Meritor Tire Inflation System by P.S.I. in 2003, and we have changed our specs to include the system on all of our purchases. We have noticed a sharp decline in our road service calls for tires and we attribute that to the system. We believe there is also a fuel benefit and of course safety is a plus." - Averitt Express
Thanks for your time and hospitality yesterday. Pete and I both enjoyed having the opportunity to meet members of your team and getting to see all the work and efforts that go into your products. You have a very well run operation and from the looks of it a lot of very dedicated and enthusiastic employees. - Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
