Only 17% Spot the Retreads at MATS Affair

At the recent Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, TRIB held its annual “Spot the Retreads” contest for show attendees.

With the help of several member companies, TRIB displayed a selection of nine new and retreaded tires for contestants to try and identify and have a chance to win a set of eight freshly retreaded tires.

More than 280 people tested their skill at identifying the tires, but only 17% of them correctly tapped the retreads.

“Having them go back and look at the retreaded tires they missed really opened up opportunities to have a broader discussion about the quality of retreaded tires and purchase options for these owner-operators,” TRIB said.

After the show, TRIB drew the names of seven winners who will each be receiving a set of eight retreaded tires on their casings with the help of sponsoring members, including: AcuTread, Bridgestone Americas, Continental Tire the Americas, Goodyear Retreads, Marangoni Tread North America, Michelin North America and its Oliver brand.

Ascot Supply Corporation, based in Newnan, Georgia, has selected Mark Paquette for the newly created position of vice president. In this position, Ascot Supply said Paquette will oversee the growth of the company's products, corporate profitability, manage marketing and advertising and assume many other responsibilities.

He will work under the direction of current President David Kessler and officially begin his new role on June 3. Paquette joined the tire and automotive industry in the early 1980s at his father's tire shop, and his contributions to Mohawk Rubber Sales were instrumental in the company's growth and eventual sale to Myers Tire Supply in 2021, according to Ascot Supply. Paquette eventually was given a promotion to the role of director of operations at Myers Tire Supply.