Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) Joins Auto Care Association Discussion
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) joined Texas-based auto care industry CEOs for a meeting to discuss the critical issues facing the auto care industry and to share what Congress is doing to address them. Senator Cruz is a senior member of the Senate Commerce Committee, which controls the fate of Right to Repair legislation in the
Nominations Open for 2022 Tire Industry Hall of Fame
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) says it has opened nominations for the 2022 Tire Industry Hall of Fame. Nomination forms can be found at www.tireindustry.org. Forms must be received by Friday, July 1. TIA says the Hall of Fame recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of individuals who have contributed greatly to the growth and/or development of
Goodyear Adds New Face to Manufacturers Association Board
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) announced that Steve McClellan of Goodyear Tire has been named to the NAM board of directors. Goodyear says McClellan will join the NAM board to bolster the association’s leadership in policy advocacy, workforce solutions, legal action, operational excellence and news and insights. According to Goodyear, board members play a
TIA’s OTR Tire Conference Heads to Arizona in 2023
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) says it will hold its 2023 Off-the-Road Tire Conference Feb. 22-25, 2023, at the Hilton El Conquistador Hotel in Tucson, Arizona. TIA unveiled the plans for next year’s event, the 68th annual conference, during the opening general session of this year’s OTR Tire Conference, Feb. 23 in Miramar Beach. The
Ohio Tire & Auto Association Gathers for Hockey Event
Members of the Ohio Tire & Auto Association cheered on the Columbus Blue Jackets hockey team during an outing March 1 at Nationwide Area. Tire dealers and tire professionals from across Ohio enjoyed mingling with each other, watching the game and being able to get together for an in-person event. During the event, some dealers
Infrastructure Bill, Ukraine Crisis Will Affect OTR Industry
The news of Russia invading Ukraine, the labor shortage and the effects of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill were on the tire industry’s mind last Thursday, as the OTR side of the business gathered for the 2022 OTR Conference, held at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Destin, Florida. So, how will
Smetz’s Tire & Service’s ‘Raving Fans’ Key to Dealer’s Success
About 12 years ago, Troy Smetzer, owner of Smetz’s Tire & Service Center in Ashland, Ohio, asked his staff to read a book. But it wasn’t just any book. “I wanted my employees to know why we sometimes ask them to do something that wouldn’t make us a dime more money.” In fact, Troy was
Gallery: 2022 TIA OTR Tire Conference
The first in-person event for many since the pandemic, the Tire Industry Association‘s 2022 OTR Conference saw a year of record attendance at this year’s event in Destin, Florida. In its 67th year, the OTR Conference mixed educational sessions and fun with industry peers as attendees were able to gain a deeper understanding of the
K&M Tire Gives Dealers Tools for Pursuing Excellence
After two years of virtual meetings and events, K&M Tire hosted its 2022 Dealer Conference & Trade Show in person from Feb. 17-19 at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Hundreds of dealers and their families trekked to K.C. not only for quality time together with K&M but
Kenda Tire National Director of Sales Elected To NATM Board
Kenda Tire’s Joe Ostrowski, Kenda employee since 2006, has been elected to the board of directors for the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM). Ostrowski brings over two decades of industry experience to the board. Ostrowski currently holds the role of national director of sales. As a representative to the board, Kenda Tire says he
