Behind the Wheels (Alcoa Wheels)
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| 01 Jun 2020 | Increasing Fuel Efficiency and Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Part 1 with Michelin | 00:13:11 | |
While live from TMC 2020, Alcoa Wheels teams up with tire experts from Michelin to chat about the importance of low rolling resistance in tires, as well as aerodynamic technology for trailers and how each help meet Greenhouse Gas regulations. These regulations are critical as they drive decision making for OEMs and benefit fleets through fuel savings. For more information visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheels Twitter: @alcoawheels Instagram: @alcoawheels YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast | |||
| 19 Oct 2020 | Aluminum Wheels Vs. Steel Wheels: An Age Old Debate | 00:31:11 | |
For as long as anyone in the truck wheel industry can remember, there has always been a debate as to which is better—aluminum or steel wheels—and it’s an ongoing topic Doug, Dave, Mike and many other Alcoa Wheels experts discuss with fleets and OEMs regularly. The conversation always includes the differences between the different metals, the advantages and disadvantages of each, as well as their respective manufacturing processes. In this episode, the guys get into it all and lay out once and for all which is the lightest, strongest, better looking, easiest to maintain and more fuel efficient to haul more payload and lower lifetime operating costs. Don’t want to miss an episode of Behind The Wheels? Subscribe today. For more information visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheels Twitter: @alcoawheels Instagram: @alcoawheels YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast
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| 20 Jul 2020 | How to Maximize Your Tire Life: Wheel Balancing and Runout Problems | 00:28:34 | |
In the industry, there’s a lot of talk about wheel balancing. The authorities, Doug, Dave and Mike tackle this topic head on. From the true definition of balance, to balance vs. runout, to how customers can identify if their issue is due to balance or runout, to on-vehicle balancing and off-vehicle balancing, and even how balance affects steel wheels vs. forged aluminum wheels, this episode gets down to the details. For more information visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheels Twitter: @alcoawheels Instagram: @alcoawheels YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast | |||
| 08 Dec 2021 | Dual Valve Wheel: One More Revolutionary Alcoa® Wheels Solution | 00:06:13 | |
With tire pressure management systems (TPMS) continuing to be a major player in the industry, it became essential to identify a way to operate the TPMS, while not disrupting tire/wheel maintenance. Just this year, Alcoa® Wheels introduced its Dual Valve Wheel, which allows operators and fleet owners to install a TPMS into one valve of the wheel , and still provide the ability to perform maintenance on the other—without the need to remove the wheel. Doug, Dave and Mike discuss the benefits of the Dual Valve Wheel and how this innovation continues to prove Alcoa® Wheels’ dedication to safety. Don’t want to miss an episode of Behind The Wheels? Subscribe today. Links from Todays Episode:
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| 03 Aug 2020 | The Future of Autonomous Trucks Is Now with Transport Topics | 00:25:47 | |
Electrification in the trucking industry always seemed futuristic—until now. We’re honored to be joined by Transport Topics’ managing editor and producer of the RoadSigns podcast, Seth Clevenger, to discuss the explosion of conversation, development and investment in electrification and autonomous trucks, and while still new, how manufacturers and suppliers are committed to and passionate about this emerging market. Listen to : RoadSigns Podcast Connect with Transport Topics: Twitter:@ttroadsigns Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/roadsignspodcast Instagram: @roadsignspodcast Connect with Seth Clevenger: Twitter: @SethClevenger LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-clevenger-449637aa/ Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheels Twitter: @alcoawheels Instagram: @alcoawheels YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast | |||
| 15 Feb 2020 | Industry's Darkest Secret | 00:31:08 | |
Wheel offs are of huge industry interest. They may not be talked about, but they’re alive and well. On our first episode, we’ll talk about why they happen, give real life examples of them happening and explain how they can be prevented. For more information visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheels Twitter: @alcoawheels Instagram: @alcoawheels YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast | |||
| 27 Apr 2022 | Did They Rest Their Case? Recapping The 2022 TMC Wheel-Off Mock Trial | 00:27:18 | |
Understanding the processes of litigation is important within the trucking industry as, for fleets, it is a likely occurrence. Therefore, what better way to learn what to expect when walking into a courtroom than by witnessing a real life scenario? The leaders of TMC made a significant impact on attendees of its March Annual Meeting when they activated a mock trial centered around a wheel-off and offering viewers an eye opening and instructive lesson. On this episode of Behind The Wheels, Doug and Mike talk with fellow host, Dave Walters, who helped reinvigorate this concept and bring it to life. Don’t want to miss an episode of Behind The Wheels? Subscribe today. Links from Todays Episode:
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| 30 Jun 2021 | Loading: A Heavy Responsibility | 00:12:59 | |
Mike, Doug and Dave take on the topic of loading. From the very basics of loading like load limits, weight limits and axle limits, to the difference between static loading vs dynamic loading. Don’t want to miss an episode of Behind The Wheels? Subscribe today. Links from Todays Episode:
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| 27 Mar 2020 | Tires and Air Pressure with P.S.I. | 00:29:15 | |
The industry leader in automatic tire inflation systems, Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.), joins the global leader in aluminum wheel innovation to offer guidance and insight on tires and air pressure. Al Cohn, P.S.I.’s director new market development and engineering, defines active tire pressure systems vs. passive tire pressure systems and how automatic tire inflation systems benefit the fleet and driver while encouraging productivity and increasing safety. For more information visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheels Twitter: @alcoawheels Instagram: @alcoawheels YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast | |||
| 02 Nov 2020 | Stud Piloted Wheels and the Value of Systems Standardization | 00:31:49 | |
With stud piloted systems seemingly a thing of the past, Mike and Doug discuss the benefits of global standardization and best maintenance and torquing practices. For all things wheel axle ends, be sure to subscribe to the Behind The Wheels podcast. For more information visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheels Twitter: @alcoawheels Instagram: @alcoawheels YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast
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| 19 May 2020 | It's All About the Torque | 00:23:31 | |
Our listeners have spoken, so we’re dedicating an entire episode to torquing procedures. Inflation is to tire pressure as torquing is to wheels, and we can’t talk about torque enough. Why does torquing happen? What are torquing issues? What are torque checks? We’ll answer all your hard hitting questions and provide everything you ever wanted to know about the torque. For more information visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheels Twitter: @alcoawheels Instagram: @alcoawheels YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast | |||
| 26 Aug 2020 | Wheels of Shame | 00:27:14 | |
Diligence is critical when it comes to wheel end maintenance. However, sometimes you wouldn’t believe what we see come through our warranty warehouse. On this episode, Doug, Dave and Mike give you a sneak peek of Alcoa Wheels’ “Wheels of Shame”—a collection of the industry’s most extreme examples of wheel maintenance problems. These Images can be found within the transcript of the episode on our website. The guys will review a number of our members recently inducted into the “Wheels of Shame,” and explain how they provide some of the best teachable moments. For more information visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheels Twitter: @alcoawheels Instagram: @alcoawheels YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast | |||
| 06 Oct 2020 | Truck and Wheel Differences Around the Globe with Marc Minoli | 00:29:22 | |
Our special guest for this episode is known as THE world’s leading industry expert for wheels and axle ends. Marc Minoli from Alcoa Wheels Europe joins Doug, Dave and Mike where he shares background on North American and European trucking markets, as well as the major global differences in both truck and wheel design. The guys unpack how regulations play a key role in the types of trucks driven in one area of the world vs. another and highlight the benefits of a conventional cab design most notable in North America vs. Cabover trucks that are popular in Europe. Tune in to get the latest and greatest about all things wheel axle ends. Don’t want to miss an episode of Behind The Wheels? Subscribe today. For more information visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheels Twitter: @alcoawheels Instagram: @alcoawheels YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast
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| 08 Apr 2021 | Wheels of Shame Part 2 | 00:26:33 | |
Where do wheels that have been badly abused end up? Many find themselves in the Alcoa® Warranty Center where our team learns some of its best lessons. Alcoa® technical experts use these “wheels of shame,” as educational opportunities, that contribute to being the best in design, engineering and manufacturing. In this episode, Doug, Dave and Mike have a little fun with a collection of mistreated rims by describing what they look like and what their cause of “injury” may be. Because a picture is worth a thousand words, photos of the wheels discussed during this podcast will be available to view in the show notes at www.alcoawheels.com/podcast. Don’t want to miss an episode of Behind The Wheels? Subscribe today. For more information visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheels Twitter: @alcoawheels Instagram: @alcoawheels YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast
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| 07 Jan 2021 | How Teamwork Makes The Dream Work | 00:30:27 | |
In this episode, Doug, Dave and Mike are REALLY going behind the wheels. They’re digging a little deeper within the industry to share the positive impact industry experts create when they take off their company hats, come together for the greater good and collaborate to advance the trucking market. Industry members are highly involved in various trade and professional organizations breeding partnerships that ultimately deliver the safest, most effective and best product on the market. Learn which of these organizations Doug, Dave and Mike are active within and how each group contributes to industry best practices. Don’t want to miss an episode of Behind The Wheels? Subscribe today. For more information visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheels Twitter: @alcoawheels Instagram: @alcoawheels YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast
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| 08 May 2020 | Rollin' with Mack Lovin | 00:25:44 | |
What is it like being an essential worker and on the road during this current state of our country? In this special episode, we welcome the man, the myth, the legend, Jamie Hagen, owner of Hell Bent Express, LLC to offer a behind the scenes look at how the pandemic is affecting fleets and drivers and the ways it’s changing the entire trucking industry. For more information visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheels Twitter: @alcoawheels Instagram: @alcoawheels YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast | |||
| 04 Feb 2021 | Why Wide Base Wheels? | 00:28:19 | |
For the past 20 years, wide base wheels have made their mark on the North American commercial vehicle wheel industry. Since their introduction, and thanks to innovative engineering, design and manufacturing, they are lighter than ever and are ideal in optimizing fuel economy and payload efficiency. So, what are customers looking for when it comes to these wide base wheels? In this episode, Doug, Dave and Mike discuss what fleets seek out and the benefits that make them choose 14” over standard size wheels. Don’t want to miss an episode of Behind The Wheels? Subscribe today. For more information visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheels Twitter: @alcoawheels Instagram: @alcoawheels YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast
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| 11 Aug 2021 | How Do Recommended Practices Come to Life? | 00:21:25 | |
Our hosts Doug, Dave and Mike are big fans of all that the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) has to offer and they love getting into the nitty gritty. On this episode, the guys are taking a deep dive into all things Recommended Practices (RP’s). It’s a powerful discussion regarding how the ideas of RP’s are introduced at TMC and the path they take to formal development. They’ll also specifically get into a conversation about one of the newer TMC RP’s, RP237CT—torque checking guidelines for the hub piloted disk wheels. Be sure to listen and subscribe to the Behind The Wheels podcast and get all your expert insight from the global leaders in aluminum wheel innovation. Don’t want to miss an episode of Behind The Wheels? Subscribe today. Links from Todays Episode:
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| 10 Apr 2020 | A Rhyme and Reason To Every Fit | 00:23:24 | |
Not every truck wheel and tire is suitable for one another. Doug, Dave and Mike share the organizational standards developed to ensure every wheel size has a reliable tire to match and how engineers design components to ensure strength, support and safety. For more information visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheels Twitter: @alcoawheels Instagram: @alcoawheels YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast | |||
| 17 Feb 2021 | The Evolution of Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems with Doran Manufacturing | 00:22:40 | |
Doug, Dave and Mike welcome Lee Demis to Behind The Wheels, vice president, business development, with Doran Manufacturing. As a leading supplier of Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) for truck/trailer fleets, commercial equipment, RVs and motorcycles, Doran knows everything about the TPMS. During this episode, the guys discuss how and why TPMS originated, where the technology is currently and what the future holds. Doran specifically offers both an internal and external TPMS solution, with each proving they have pros and cons, creating a lot of discussion. Don’t want to miss an episode of Behind The Wheels? Subscribe today. For more information visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheels Twitter: @alcoawheels Instagram: @alcoawheels YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast
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| 22 Jun 2020 | Which Wheel Finish is Right For You? | 00:26:43 | |
Understanding the many options available for commercial wheel finishes is important. What fleets and drivers may think is best for their trucks and will save their businesses money, may actually end up costing them more dollars and headaches. Doug, Dave and Mike spend this episode reviewing steel wheel finishes, simulators and most importantly, aluminum wheel finish options. What are the benefits to each and what you must be sure to look out for so that your vehicle, and your business, runs smoothly. For more information visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheels Twitter: @alcoawheels Instagram: @alcoawheels YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast | |||
| 21 Jan 2021 | In Our Wheel House: Chatting With The Pros At Daimler Trucks North America | 00:33:31 | |
Doug, Dave and Mike are honored to be joined by three of their friends from Daimler Trucks North America—Ryan Major, Alexander Lee and Joseph Kidd. Their conversation focuses on the OEM perspective and what they are seeing in terms of industry trends and technology. Fuel economy and freight efficiency continue to be a major priority for OEMs. In this episode the team highlights ways to optimize as this is sure to remain a hot topic. Don’t want to miss an episode of Behind The Wheels? Subscribe today. For more information visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheels Twitter: @alcoawheels Instagram: @alcoawheels YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast
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| 05 May 2021 | Buying a Truck in 2021 with Jason Cuddy from Transportation Exchange | 00:33:22 | |
Dave, Mike and Michael who is sitting in for Doug, welcome Jason Cuddy, host of The Transportation Exchange Podcast, presented by Rush Truck Centres of Canada. During this episode, the guys discuss how logistical challenges, shutdowns and delays have affected the truck inventory, as well as what customers are looking for and getting excited about in the future, including the buzz on electrification. The Transportation Exchange Podcast offers insightful conversations with industry leaders covering what keeps us moving, from equipment and maintenance for fleets to new and upcoming regulations and opinions on the industry as it stands today and the road ahead. Don’t want to miss an episode of Behind The Wheels? Subscribe today. Links from Todays Episode:
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| 14 Jul 2021 | Loading: A Heavy Responsibility Part 2 | 00:19:34 | |
In this follow up episode of Behind the Wheels, Doug, Dave and Mike take a deeper dive into the topic of loading and the things that affect it. Topics include the importance of placement on the spread axle, the fifth wheel positioning and how it affects the steer axle and one of the most common problems - managing inflation pressure. Find out how this has a huge impact on overloading a wheel. Don’t want to miss an episode of Behind The Wheels? Subscribe today. Links from Todays Episode:
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| 23 Apr 2020 | A Tell-All On Wheel and Tire Testing with Smithers | 00:25:30 | |
Live at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2020 Annual Meeting, Doug and Mike are joined by Nick Cross from Smithers. For more than 80 years, Smithers has offered independent testing services for a wide range of industries, products, materials, and formulations, including wheels and tires. The guys talk standard heavy truck fatigue testing and the best techniques and practices to ensure safety on the road. For more information visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheels Twitter: @alcoawheels Instagram: @alcoawheels YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast | |||
| 28 Jul 2021 | Current Technologies That Drive Freight Efficiency with NACFE’s Mike Roeth | 00:34:33 | |
We all know that fleets and their decision makers are the influencers to making industry differences. Doug, Dave and Mike sit down with the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE)’s executive director, Mike Roeth, to talk about the most reliable information for optimum truck performance. With so much diversity within the commercial vehicle wheel industry, technology is essential in creating “the big transformation” or a world with little or no truck emissions and the best in fuel and freight efficiency. NACFE is making significant progress and we can’t wait for you to hear what Mike has to say. To learn even more, follow Mike on Twitter at @mikeroeth. Don’t want to miss an episode of Behind The Wheels? Subscribe today. Links from Todays Episode:
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| 08 Sep 2020 | Tire Safety with Tire Industry Association | 01:10:23 | |
BONUS EPISODE! Get up close and personal with the man known as “the expert in tire service,” Kevin Rohlwing, senior vice president of training for the Tire Industry Association (TIA). TIA’s mission is to promote tire safety through training and education, act as the principal advocate in government affairs and enhance the image and professionalism of the industry. Born and raised in a tire dealership and with almost 40 years of tire business experience, Kevin sits down with Doug, Dave and Mike for a detailed Q&A on tire safety, service and maintenance. To learn more about TIA, visit www.tireindustry.org. For all things wheel axle ends, subscribe to the Behind The Wheels podcast. For more information visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheels Twitter: @alcoawheels Instagram: @alcoawheels YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast | |||
| 02 Jul 2020 | Meet The Expert In The Hub World with ConMet | 00:27:57 | |
Doug, Dave and Mike sit down with Roger Maye, a 43-year veteran of ConMet, a leading global manufacturer of wheel hubs, structural plastic, and aluminum casting components for the commercial vehicle industry. Roger spends his time on the road leading service, training, trade shows, skills challenges and more. He joins Behind The Wheels to reflect on the history behind the hub, the spindle, and how standardization came to be. The guys also dive into many technical and maintenance examples sharing real-life, and some comical, stories. For more information visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheels Twitter: @alcoawheels Instagram: @alcoawheels YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast | |||
| 24 May 2021 | What’s trucking like in the land down under? | 00:32:40 | |
We’re going global in this latest Behind The Wheels episode as Doug, Dave and Mike chat with Ross Simmons, managing director Alcoa Wheels Australia. The guys have worked together for many years, and share what the commercial vehicle wheels industry is like down under. Ross has been with Alcoa Wheels Australia since its inception in 1985 and shares tremendous insight about his market and what makes Alcoa Wheels Australia unique. You’ll learn all the reasons why Australian applications are the perfect fit for the world’s best wheels. Don’t want to miss an episode of Behind The Wheels? Subscribe today. Links from Todays Episode:
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| 03 Mar 2021 | Let’s Talk About Truck Classes 3 – 6! | 00:22:02 | |
The medium duty market can be defined in so many different ways by so many different people. Doug, Dave and Mike take this episode of Behind The Wheels to help listeners better understand what constitutes the medium duty market, the applications associated with medium duty trucks and the wheels on these applications. There is so much variety when it comes to, not only the types of trucks considered to be medium duty, but all the wheels available. This is a great discussion, and debate, that you must tune in to. Don’t want to miss an episode of Behind The Wheels? Subscribe today. For more information visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheels Twitter: @alcoawheels Instagram: @alcoawheels YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast
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| 22 Nov 2021 | Learn How Heat Buildup Impacts Your Wheels. | 00:15:34 | |
Alcoa Wheels experts understand that the topic of heat leads to many questions. That’s why we’re dedicating another episode to this “hot” issue, specifically as it relates to wheels. How do you manage your wheel if it gets too hot, how do you know when your wheel is too hot and what should you do if it is? Also, learn how heat indicators are a critical solution to keeping your wheels in service. Doug, Dave and Mike address all these and more when they take you Behind The Wheels. Don’t want to miss an episode of Behind The Wheels? Subscribe today. Links from Todays Episode:
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| 16 Nov 2020 | How To Trouble Shoot Wheel End Failures: The Hub | 00:21:27 | |
How do you know when something is wrong with your wheel axle end and what can you do to change your maintenance processes to avoid issues in the future? In this episode, Doug, Dave and Mike will address the best ways to troubleshoot wheel end failures—exclusively on the hub. With the hub changing so much in the past 10-20 years, it’s important to understand and be able to recognize the warning signs your wheels may be displaying so you continue to stay safe on the road. Don’t want to miss an episode of Behind The Wheels? Subscribe today. For more information visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheels Twitter: @alcoawheels Instagram: @alcoawheels YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast
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| 30 Jun 2022 | Wise Tales: Trucking’s Supposed Truths | 00:34:47 | |
There are many trucking superstitions and urban legends passed down to younger generations that are usually unverified claims with exaggerated or inaccurate details. These can relate to maintenance, technique, methods, product selection, etc. and while they make for a great laugh, the information can potentially be problematic to your truck or wheel axle. Doug, Dave and Mike share some of their favorite “wise tales” from the field, why the advice may actually be unreliable and how it can be corrected to create real truths. Don’t want to miss an episode of Behind The Wheels? Subscribe today. Links from Todays Episode:
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| 17 Jun 2021 | The wheels on the bus go … aluminum | 00:20:42 | |
Doug, Dave and Mike highlight the transit market, and its' wheels, on this episode of Behind The Wheels. When you see a bus or coach riding down the road, notice how many are equipped with aluminum wheels. Why is aluminum such a fit for this industry? The guys answer this by sharing the history behind introducing aluminum to these applications and why they are a game changer. Dave Walters shares his 30-plus years of knowledge, while “Dr. Doug,” the metallurgist, weighs in with his technical expertise. Don’t want to miss an episode of Behind The Wheels? Subscribe today. Links from Todays Episode:
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| 13 Mar 2020 | War Stories: Wheel End Lubrication | 00:13:06 | |
Mike and Doug welcome Chuck Bartley, a 22-year veteran of Alcoa Wheels, most notable for his leadership within the Warranty, Technical and Field Service departments and a legend in technology maintenance. He is a career-long member of TMC and is now a Sergeant at Arms, Meeting Mechanic, mentor, member of S2 Group Studies and a Task Force Chair for an RP. The guys talk “war stories,” discuss how best to rectify poor customer practices and Chuck’s most memorable training class. Bottom line: wheel lubrication is essential and must be used properly to prevent wheel-offs, corrosion and create optimum torque. For more information visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheels Twitter: @alcoawheels Instagram: @alcoawheels YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast | |||
| 04 May 2020 | Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA): Out of Service Explained | 00:32:09 | |
In this episode, Doug, Dave and Mike highlight the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), the organization whose mission is to improve commercial motor vehicle safety and uniformity through inspections and enforcement. There is a lot of misunderstanding surrounding CVSA inspections, scores and various results. The guys discuss the differences, including what is and what is not a violation, violation versus out of service condition and more. For more information visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheels Twitter: @alcoawheels Instagram: @alcoawheels YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast | |||
| 01 Jun 2020 | Increasing Fuel Efficiency and Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Part 2 with Michelin | 00:14:02 | |
While live from TMC 2020, Alcoa Wheels teams up with tire experts from Michelin to chat about the importance of low rolling resistance in tires, as well as aerodynamic technology for trailers and how each help meet Greenhouse Gas regulations. These regulations are critical as they drive decision making for OEMs and benefit fleets through fuel savings. For more information visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheels Twitter: @alcoawheels Instagram: @alcoawheels YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast | |||
| 24 Sep 2020 | Wheels: They're More Than Just Round | 00:19:43 | |
How complex is a wheel? Grant DeGeorge, Global Design Manager for Alcoa Wheels, joins Behind The Wheels to share the ins and outs of wheel design. Having been with Alcoa Wheels for 13 years, Grant is the genius behind Alcoa Wheels’ breakthrough 7-spoke wheel—a special OEM stylized wheel with a unique and aggressive design. So, what factors need to be considered when creating new designs? Is it important to understand how the wheel will perform? Does load really matter? Find out all this and more as Doug and Mike get all the details. For all things wheel axle ends, be sure to subscribe to the Behind The Wheels podcast. For more information visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.asp Follow Alcoa® Wheels: Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheels Twitter: @alcoawheels Instagram: @alcoawheels YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmerica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheels Join our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribe Contact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast
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| 19 Apr 2021 | The Story Behind Wheel Torque Solutions | 00:23:16 | |
This week on Behind the Wheels, we had the opportunity to join, host Jamie Irvine, as a guest on his Heavy-Duty Parts Report podcast to talk about the issue of wheel-offs. When there is a wheel-off situation it is a catastrophic failure that puts the public and the driver at risk of serious injury or even death. Additionally, the fleet has to deal with costly repairs, potential fines, and other forms of financial liability. Fortunately, this issue can be avoided. In this episode, Doug, Dave and Mike share the story of a major fleet who experienced wheel-off events. They also explain what the common causes of wheel-offs are and what solutions they recommend, to solve this dangerous and costly problem. Don’t want to miss an episode of Behind The Wheels? Subscribe today. Links from Todays Episode:
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| 06 Jan 2022 | Galvanic Corrosion: Hub Bore Challenges and Solutions | 00:20:05 | |
What is galvanic corrosion, why does it occur and what does it mean for the health of your wheel and hub? In the first new episode of 2022, Doug, Dave and Mike will help better understand what happens when a wheel sticks to the hub and the solutions that can help prevent this challenging issue. Yes, there are products and tools on the market that claim to be galvanic corrosion problem solvers, but the Alcoa® wheel experts detail which actually help your wheels and hub, and which could cause even more problems. Don’t want to miss an episode of Behind The Wheels? Subscribe today. Links from Todays Episode:
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