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Bauer Built Announces The Promotions of Wade Brantner and Andrew Thompson to Vice Presidents

DURAND, WISCONSIN… Bauer Built, Inc. announces the promotion of Wade Brantner to Vice President of Property and Andrew Thompson to Vice President of Technology effective April 1, 2021.  The announcement was revealed during Bauer Built’s Annual Shareholders meeting on March 16, 2021. Wade Brantner has held various positions with Bauer Built starting February 7, 1990 […]

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Weighing the Pros and Cons of Tread Patterns

Selecting tires with the right tread pattern for your application will maximize the performance of your commercial vehicles. We’ll break down the advantages and disadvantages of each tread pattern, so you can decide which is best for your fleet. Parts of a Tread Pattern Rib: The rib is the strip of rubber that wraps around […]

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Evaluating Alternative Fuels for Commercial Fleets

For the next several decades, it looks like diesel will continue to wear the crown as king of the fuel industry for commercial vehicles. But let’s look at some of the more prominent alternative fuel options that are slowly making their way into the spotlight. Propane Pros Propane is cheaper than gasoline and diesel and […]

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Monitoring Lug Nut Movement

Keeping lug nuts properly torqued will keep your commercial fleet operators safe and save you money on costly repairs and potential accidents. Signs of Loose Lug Nuts Improperly torqued lug nuts are the leading cause of wheel-off accidents. The weight of commercial tires alone is enough to cause substantial damage to other vehicles. Knowing the […]

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Scrap Tire Analysis Provides Essential Fleet Insight

Scrap tires aren’t just piles of junk. They’re a wellspring of information to help you understand what you’re doing right, or wrong, with your fleet maintenance program. The Basics of an Analysis Tire analysis is the process of evaluating scrap tires to understand why they were taken out of service. The results of a comprehensive […]

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