In this episode of Talking Tires, host Craig Hunter sits down with Rick Fierro, founder of Ram Trucking in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Rick shares his story of starting with a single aggregate haul truck and expanding into pioneering Wyoming's first indoor Construction & Demolition (C&D) recycling facility. Discover how he navigated state regulatory challenges while introducing creative waste diversion methods, from producing dyed mulch from scrap wood to recovering scrap metal and slicing waste tires for landfill management. Tune in for practical insights on managing transportation logistics, staying self-motivated, and turning industry obstacles into new business opportunities. Produced by Recycled Media.
In this episode of Talkin’ Tires, host Craig Hunter sits down with Jonathan Selbie from Univrses to explore the cutting-edge intersection of AI computer vision and intelligent tire technology. They dive into the groundbreaking partnership with Pirelli to integrate "Cyber Tyre" sensors with 3D AI, creating a system where vehicles can both "see" and "feel" road conditions for enhanced safety and autonomous performance. The discussion highlights how this real-time data is currently being used by road authorities for predictive maintenance, pothole detection, and cost-saving infrastructure management across Europe. Learn how the tire is evolving from a simple piece of rubber into a sophisticated digital sensor that is revolutionizing the future of transportation. Produced by Recycled Media.
Join host Craig Hunter on this episode of Talkin’ Tires as he interviews K. Stratton Kirton, Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Liberty Tire Recycling, about the vital role of sustainability and corporate policy in the modern tire industry,. Kirton provides an inside look at how state-level management models and market incentives—ranging from successful programs in Utah and Georgia to funding challenges in Washington—impact the handling of the over 300 million scrap tires generated annually in the U.S. The discussion also addresses public safety concerns by highlighting scientific findings from the EPA and the mission of the "Better Play" initiative to educate families on the safety and benefits of recycled rubber surfaces. Finally, Kirton emphasizes that transparent collaboration between private industry and government stakeholders is the essential key to solving environmental issues like illegal dumping. Produced by Recycled Media.
On this episode of Talkin’ Tires, Craig sits down with Chris Gabrelcik of Gilead Dynamics to discuss a revolutionary shift in tire recycling. Dive into the world of microwave pyrolysis and the "Tire Hog," a machine that breaks down tires from the inside out to produce high-value carbon black and oil. This innovative system is designed to be fully mobile on semi-truck trailers, allowing recyclers to bring the processing plant directly to the tires while remaining energy self-sufficient. Learn how this technology aims to make tires as easy to recycle as aluminum cans and transform waste management into a highly profitable entrepreneurial venture. Produced by Recycled Media.