In this episode of The Long Haul, Adam sits down with tire expert Kamard Johnson to talk about one of the most overlooked — and most expensive — parts of a small fleet’s operation: tires.
From hidden fuel losses to downtime disasters, Kamard breaks down the real cost of running the wrong tires, buying from the wrong places, and ignoring what’s right in front of your truck. This episode is packed with tactical advice for owner-operators who want to stop bleeding margin and start treating tires like a business decision, not an afterthought.
You’ll learn when cheap is smart, when it’s not, how to inspect like a pro, and what a tire buying strategy looks like for fleets trying to stay in the game long-term.
This isn’t just about rubber — it’s about money, uptime, and survival.

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