Loading: A Heavy Responsibility

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:For more information about Alcoa Wheels visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.aspFollow Alcoa® Wheels:Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheelsTwitter: @alcoawheelsInstagram: @alcoawheelsYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmericaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheelsJoin our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribeContact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast  

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:For more information about Alcoa Wheels visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.aspFollow Alcoa® Wheels:Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheelsTwitter: @alcoawheelsInstagram: @alcoawheelsYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmericaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheelsJoin our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribeContact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast  

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:For more information about Alcoa Wheels visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.aspFollow Alcoa® Wheels:Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheelsTwitter: @alcoawheelsInstagram: @alcoawheelsYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmericaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheelsJoin our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribeContact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast  

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:For more information about Alcoa Wheels visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.aspFollow Alcoa® Wheels:Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheelsTwitter: @alcoawheelsInstagram: @alcoawheelsYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmericaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheelsJoin our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribeContact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast  

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:For more information about Alcoa Wheels visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.aspFollow Alcoa® Wheels:Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheelsTwitter: @alcoawheelsInstagram: @alcoawheelsYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmericaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheelsJoin our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribeContact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast  

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:For more information about Alcoa Wheels visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.aspFollow Alcoa® Wheels:Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheelsTwitter: @alcoawheelsInstagram: @alcoawheelsYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmericaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheelsJoin our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribeContact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast  

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:For more information about Alcoa Wheels visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.aspTwitter: @mikeroeth Follow Alcoa® Wheels:Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheelsTwitter: @alcoawheelsInstagram: @alcoawheelsYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmericaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheelsJoin our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribeContact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast  

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:For more information about Alcoa Wheels visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.aspFollow Alcoa® Wheels:Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheelsTwitter: @alcoawheelsInstagram: @alcoawheelsYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmericaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheelsJoin our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribeContact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast  

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:For more information about Alcoa Wheels visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.aspFollow Alcoa® Wheels:Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheelsTwitter: @alcoawheelsInstagram: @alcoawheelsYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmericaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheelsJoin our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribeContact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast  

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:For more information about Alcoa Wheels visit: https://www.alcoawheels.com/alcoawheels/north-america/en/home.aspFollow Alcoa® Wheels:Facebook: facebook.com/alcoawheelsTwitter: @alcoawheelsInstagram: @alcoawheelsYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/AlcoaWheelsNorthAmericaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/alcoawheelsJoin our mailing list: http://go.alcoawheels.com/subscribeContact us: http://go.alcoawheels.com/podcast