Retreaded tires play an important part in keeping vehicle maintenance costs down for the U.S. Postal Service. And since tires are the third highest cost of running any fleet, right after the cost of drivers and fuel, the savings offered by the use of retreads adds up to be very significant.

"Our green purchasing initiatives help conserve natural resources, protect the environment and provide a safer workplace for our employees," said Susan M. Brownell, vice president, Supply Management. "They also support our ever-improving sustainable business practices and are fiscally prudent."

The retread industry is proud to be a part of the Postal Service efforts to be environmentally friendly in everything they do. The retread tires used on Postal Service vehicles may look round and black, but they are really very green.

“Over the years we have watched the Postal Service increase their use of retreads on their mail delivery vehicles and large trucks, and we are always pleased to know that when our mail is delivered it is coming on a vehicle using retreads,” said Harvey Brodsky, Managing Director of the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB). “They set a great example for other fleets in both the public and private sectors who are interested in helping the environment and saving money,” Brodsky added.

For more information about the economic and environmental benefits of using retreaded tires, Including a DVD showing Postal Service vehicles using retreads, contact the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau toll free from anywhere in North America at 888-473-8732 or by email to: info@retread.org.