Black’s Tire & Auto Service Owner Named NCTDA Dealer of the Year

Published: April 15, 2014

The North Carolina Tire Dealers Association (NCTDA) named Ricky Benton, owner of Black’s Tire & Auto Service, as its 2014 Dealer of the Year. NCTDA President Richard Leicht presented the award to Benton on March 28 during the NCTDA’s annual Trade Show and Expo in Raleigh, N.C. Benton’s son, Ryan, who is a past NCTDA president, introduced Benton at the event.

In addition to the award, this year marks Black’s Tire & Auto Service 85th year in business.

“It is an honor to be given such a prestigious award, and I wouldn’t be here today without the great group of people we work with every day,” Benton said at the event. “They are my family and friends, not just my colleagues.”

SRNA introduces new field engineer manager

Chariarse has extensive experience in his field, working as a commercial truck field engineer in the tire industry for the past 21 years.

By Christian Hinton

Published: April 30, 2024

Sumitomo Rubber North America (SRNA), a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, has promoted Eduardo Chariarse to field engineer manager. According to SRNA, Chariarse has extensive experience in his field, working as a commercial truck field engineer in the tire industry for the past 21 years. Joining SRNA in 2021 as a field engineer, he has been responsible for the coordination, implementation, and reporting of tire evaluations, troubleshooting, and providing technical support to fleets, dealers and the sales team.