According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, as well as Natural Resources Canada, SmartWay-verified tires can make a big impact on a truck fleet’s bottom line. The EPA reports that “using the right tires can help you cut down on fuel costs and harmful NOx emissions.” 

Moreover, the EPA has demonstrated that “certain low rolling resistance (LRR) tires and retread technologies can reduce both costs and emissions for long-haul Class 8 tractor-trailers by 3% or more.”

The question most fleet operators ask themselves is, “How much more am I going to have to pay for low rolling resistance SmartWay-verified tires?” The good news is that it doesn’t have to cost a premium.

While it’s true that a number of tire manufacturers offer SmartWay-verified tires, fleet operators can opt for more cost-effective options from manufacturers in the value tier end of the market. 

In other words, fleet operators don’t necessarily have to invest in pricey tires in order to benefit from low rolling resistance technologies. Whether you operate a fleet or whether you service and sell tires to customers with long-haul fleets, there are affordable options on the market.

“You’re not restricted to the high-cost tire brands if you’re looking for SmartWay-verified tires with the low rolling resistance technologies that will make a big difference to your fuel spend,” explains Mike Matesic, Product Segment Manager, TBR at Dynamic Tire. “In fact, we offer value-priced options, which means that fleet operators can save on both the cost of the tire, as well as the fuel needed for long-haul applications. It’s a win-win.”

Case in point: Triangle Tires. This well-respected tire brand makes a number of SmartWay-verified steer, drive and trailer tires that offer the low rolling resistance fleet operators are looking for to cut their fuel costs. And since Triangle is a leader in the value-tier segment of the market, fleet operators don’t have to pay a premium for this fuel-saving benefit.

“Triangle has the technology and Triangle has the efficiencies,” Matesic says. “They also offer a solid warranty, which Dynamic Tire backs with our own additional warranty. So fleet operators can walk away with the peace-of-mind that comes from knowing they’re getting a great product at a great price, and that it’s backed by a great warranty.”

Retailers who service and sell tires for long-haul applications can proudly offer this line of quality tires, knowing that they’re backed by an industry-leading warranty program.

Another big benefit for retailers and service providers is Dynamic Tire’s flexible ordering process. “We have a variety of booking programs, including factory-direct and warehouse orders,” Matesic says. “We always have the tires you need in stock, and we always have our industry partners’ backs. It’s just the way we do business.”

Counting the costs

The benefits of SmartWay-verified tires are clear. “Some people think that they only need SmartWay verification when they go into California,” Matesic explains. “Although it’s true that California requires trucks that enter the state to have SmartWay-verified tires, there’s a much bigger picture to consider.”

This bigger picture, he explains, is the very challenging business environment we find North American businesses in 2025. In today’s demanding and competitive marketplace, each cost-saving measure adds up at the end of the day to help fleets improve their bottom line. “All fleets are concerned about expenses,” Matesic adds. “They’re looking at their cost per mile, and anything that can help them save on fuel makes a big difference.”

To that end, many truck fleet operators invest in body kits that improve aerodynamics, as well as fuel-efficient engines—all in an effort to cut fuel costs. In addition to these measures, SmartWay-verified low rolling resistance tires are the logical addition to this bigger picture when fuel economy is a concern. Moreover, if a fleet can cut costs by investing in reasonably-priced SmartWay-verified tires from value-tier brands like Triangle, they can cut costs even more.

“Today’s business environment is really challenging,” Matesic adds. “As a fleet owner, you can’t give your customers a quote unless you know what your spending to pick-up and deliver goods, and the lower that cost, the better. That’s why cutting costs by investing in value-priced SmartWay-verified tires makes so much financial sense.”

Premium steer

Triangle offers a broad range of tires to choose from. For example, Triangle’s line of premium steer tires includes the TRS01 and the TRS02. The TRS01 is a line haul tire, designed for long-distance, regional and freight applications. This SmartWay-verified premium steer tire features a decoupling groove and a five-rib design, along with a specialized compound that reduces rolling resistance, promotes fuel efficiency, and promises excellent wear and durability.

The TRS02, on the other hand, is designed for regional trucks and trailers, multi-axle trailers, local buses, spread-axle trailers, last-mile delivery, and refuse trucks. Like the TRS01, this SmartWay-verified tire boasts a five-rib tread design for improved handling and stability, and has been engineered for regional applications and limited highway use. It’s ideal for steer axles and a variety of trailer applications.

Premium drive

Triangle’s line of drive tires includes the TRD01, which has been engineered specifically for line haul, regional and freight trucks. This SmartWay-verified tire features a closed shoulder, which is ideal for highway applications, and features an improved four-belt construction for optimum handling, mileage and retreadability.

Another key drive tire from the Triangle family is the TRD03. It boasts a next-generation fuel saving compound that improves rolling resistance and promises a long tread life. Designed with deep tread depths and solid shoulder ribs, the TRD03 provides improved traction while boosting fuel economy. In addition, a robust casing package ensures good retreadability.

Premium trailer

Whether for long-distance, regional or freight applications, the Triangle TRT01 trailer tire is SmartWay-verified to improve fuel economy in a range of applications.

The Dynamic Tire difference

If you service and sell tires to commercial truck fleets, you can count on Dynamic Tire to be the trusted industry partner that has your back. As Canada’s exclusive distributor of Triangle tires, Dynamic Tire is proud to offer their industry partners with the top-notch products and the service that tire retailers have come to expect. Not only can Dynamic Tire supply a comprehensive range of tire sizes and patterns for a broad range of applications, but they back their products with a warranty program that builds on what companies like Triangle already offer.

Above and beyond the manufacturer’s warranty, Dynamic Tire backs their products with a solid industry-leading seven-year warranty protection plan, which includes up to three retreads, a 30-day trial, and road hazard protection.

Most importantly, Dynamic Tire has put in place a top-notch Canadian support team, made up of tire industry veterans with decades of experience. They have all enjoyed long careers in our industry, working with tire manufacturers, distributors, retailers and other industry professionals. Each member of Dynamic Tire’s support team is a passionate tire enthusiast with extensive experience.

In today’s demanding business environment, truck fleet operators count on their suppliers to help them minimize costs and maximize profits. SmartWay-verified low rolling resistance tires from a value-priced brand like Triangle can be part of this solution. Not only are they priced well enough to help fleets reduce acquisition costs, but as noted by both the EPA and Natural Resources Canada, they can cut fuel costs significantly, and reduce operating costs in the long run.