Top Technology Trends Shaping the Tire Industry
Implementing technologies such as artificial intelligence and digital scanning technology can allow tire dealers to efficiently and accurately gather data to improve a customer’s driving experience.
Why Trucking Companies and Fleet Managers Need to Digitize Their Tire Data
Trucking and logistics companies know that tires represent a big chunk of their marginal costs. On average, the marginal cost of tires is $0.038 a mile or $1.50 an hour, according to the American Transportation Research Institute. And that’s no surprise: an 18-wheeler packs 18 tires that cost an average of $375 each – that’s
Why Multi-Location Tire Dealers Need Mobile Data Capture
All across the U.S. there are hundreds of independent tire dealerships with multiple locations. For example, as the leading tire dealer in the U.S., Discount Tire operates more than 1000 stores in 35 different states. And no matter which location they choose, customers expect a speedy, quality experience. Say a customer is traveling or moving
How to Take the Pain out of Buying Tires Online
E-commerce has grown rapidly in recent years, and shoppers today typically reach for their phone or computer when buying anything new. But when it comes to tire retail, the vast majority of drivers will still not consider buying their tires online. E-commerce sales were $870 billion in the US in 2021, making up for 13%
Mobile Tire Scanning Looks to Streamline Vehicle Inspections
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), tire failures are to blame for approximately 11,000 vehicle crashes per year. That’s why it’s necessary for automotive and tire companies to remove dangerous, defective tires from circulation. In order to do so, they must have the ability to inspect tires quickly and accurately. Tire dealers