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Aperia extends Halo automatic inflation to steer tires. Technology now covers all wheel positions on commercial trucks and trailers. Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia Aperia's Ralph Dimenna announces that the company is extending its automatic inflation technology to steer tires during a March 16 press briefing at TMC. (Seth Clevenger/Transport Topics) March 17, 2026 8:55 AM, EDT Key takeaways: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Aperia Technologies has introduced a steer-tire version of its Halo automatic tire inflation system. By adapting the self-powered Halo device to install on steer axles and hubs, Aperia's tire inflation technology now covers all wheel positions on commercial trucks and trailers. Like other Halo devices, the steer-tire inflator uses the rotational energy of the wheel to automatically pump air into the tire and continuously maintain optimal pressure. Aperia made the announcement during a March 16 press briefing at the Technology & Maintenance Council's 2026 Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition. Ensuring that steer tires always remain properly inflated is crucial for safety because a steer tire failure can result in loss of vehicle control, said Ralph Dimenna, Aperia's chief commercial officer. "This is the most safety-critical wheel position," he said. "We're protecting drivers, we're protecting your equipment, we're protecting freight and we're protecting the public." Aperia showcases its Halo automatic inflation technology installed on the steer tires of a Foodliner tractor. (Seth Clevenger/Transport Topics) The new steer inflation product also integrates with Aperia's Halo Connect intelligent tire management platform. The technology provides drivers and fleets with predictive leak alerts, diagnostics and tread and temperature monitoring so they can address tire issues before they cause roadside events, vehicle downtime or safety incidents. Halo for steer tires marks the latest expansion of Aperia's tire inflation technology, which can now provide automatic inflation for all 18 wheels of a tractor-trailer, or all 10 in the case of wide-base tires. "We've got a system now that works on every single wheel position on the rig," Dimenna said. Halo for steer tires will be available in the fourth quarter, he said. At its booth in the TMC exhibit hall, Aperia showcased its new steer-tire Halo devices installed on a Foodliner tractor. Dubuque, Iowa-based Foodliner and its sister company Quest Liner rank No. 70 on the Transport Topics Top 100 list of the largest for-hire carriers in North America.

Aperia launches Nearby Issues feature for Halo Connect tire management platform. The feature uses a technician's real-time location to display trucks nearby with tire issues through the Halo Tech App Aperia Technologies has launched Nearby Issues, a location-based feature on its Halo Connect tire management platform. Available through the Halo Tech App, the tool uses a technician's real-time location to display trucks nearby with tire issues, enabling technicians to quickly identify vehicles and tires requiring attention. The feature allows technicians to view all vehicles nearby with tire issues instantly, access a ranked list of trucks based on issue severity and count, and connect over Bluetooth to view real-time tire pressures and confirm completed repairs. Users can access detailed issue data, review tire health history and see a vehicle's exact location through the system. "Technicians don't need more alerts; they need the right insights at the right time," Ralph Dimenna, Chief Commercial Officer at Aperia Technologies, said. "Nearby Issues gives them a faster, smarter way to prioritise and resolve tire problems based on where they are, closing the gap between knowing an issue exists and getting it fixed." The tool includes an interactive map with GPS positioning and severity-based colour coding for navigation. Access is controlled and available only to authenticated users physically near the vehicle. Technicians already have access to tire issue information through Halo Connect, but the company says Nearby Issues advances convenience and efficiency by turning insight into immediate, location-based action. Aperia Technologies says the addition of Nearby Issues to the Halo Connect platform supports its mission to help fleets maintain proactive operations, reduce maintenance costs and maximise vehicle uptime.

Aperia launches Nearby Issues feature to boost technician efficiency. News provided by. HAYWARD, Calif., Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Aperia Technologies Inc., the leading innovator in tire management solutions, today announced the launch of Nearby Issues, a powerful new feature on its Halo Connect platform. Available now in the Halo Tech App, Nearby Issues uses a technician's real-time location to instantly display trucks nearby with tire issues. Whether at the yard or out on the road, technicians can quickly pinpoint the exact vehicles and tires needing attention, walk directly to the right truck, and resolve issues on the spot. While technicians already have access to tire issue information through Halo Connect, Nearby Issues takes convenience and efficiency a step further by turning insight into immediate, location-based action. "Technicians don't need more alerts; they need the right insights at the right time," said Ralph Dimenna, CCO at Aperia Technologies. "Nearby Issues gives them a faster, smarter way to prioritize and resolve tire problems based on where they are, closing the gap between knowing an issue exists and getting it fixed." * See What's Nearby: Instantly view all vehicles nearby that have tire issues. * Prioritize for Action: Access a ranked list of trucks based on issue severity and count, enabling faster, smarter decision-making. * Access Live Tire Data: Connect over Bluetooth to view real-time tire pressures and confirm that repairs are completed. * Gain Full Transparency: Dive into detailed issue data, review tire health history, and see the vehicle's exact location. * Navigate with Ease: Use an interactive map with GPS positioning and severity-based color coding. * Stay Secure: Rely on controlled access available only to authenticated users physically near the vehicle. By adding Nearby Issues into the Halo Connect platform via the Halo Tech App, Aperia Technologies continues its mission to help fleets stay proactive, cut maintenance costs, and maximize vehicle uptime. About Aperia Technologies Aperia Technologies makes transportation more efficient, safer, and better for the environment. The company's Halo Tire Management(TM) platform improves fuel economy and road safety while reducing tire expenditures, downtime, and maintenance costs for commercial fleets. Aperia offers the most comprehensive, user-friendly line-up of tire management solutions available to commercial fleets worldwide, including Halo(R) Tire Inflator, Halo Connect(R), and Halo Connect i3(TM). For more information, visit AperiaTech.com. Media Contact: Aperia Technologies Aperia Press Relations [email protected] 1 (844) RUN HALO SOURCE Aperia Technologies