ATC Plans to Start – Or Not Start – Operating in August
American Tire Corp., a company reporting to have “established dozens of operations in different states and countries,” claims now that it is gearing up to begin production in its Washington state plant in the U.S., a facility it claims will be developed into the “largest giant OTR tyre manufacturing base in the world.”
When Employees Leave
The real cost of employeeturnover is much higher than you might expect, since only 10% to 15% ofturnover expense is immediately visible. In addition to direct costs associatedwith recruiting and unemployment compensation, reduced productivity andefficiency and the need for orientation and training contribute to hiddencosts. In fact, some personnel experts estimate the total cost of
Net Gain: Conway Offsets Fuel Losses With Super Wides
With the acquisition of Contract Freighters Inc. (CFI) behind it, Con-way Inc. has set out to take advantage of the expertise and capabilities of both companies. Today, the combination of the resources of CFI and Con-way Truckload has expanded the North American operation and provided new opportunities to provide customers with more comprehensive services. It
Goodyear Rolls Out Hiring Opportunities
(Topeka Capital-Journal) Amid a slow economy, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. put out the word it is hiring.
Getting Geeky: TPMS Issues, Vehicle Systems Keep Dealers on Their Toes
We’re at 100% TPMS compliance now. Are we having fun yet? To keep customers in your shop, plan on investing in diagnostic scanners and software, not to mention a serious investment in personnel who have an aptitude for technology. Just this week, I had a friend who owns a local tire store call me regarding
Goodyear Topeka Plant Plans for 6-Day Break
(Topeka Capital-Journal) Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. will shut down its radial truck tire production for six days during the Easter holiday because of a slowdown in commercial truck tire sales.
Taking Stock: Vandals and Thieves Damage Tires, Bad Service Damages Industry
For those who haven’t been paying attention, 2007 was a lousy year to be a tire. So many innocents were lost to man-made madness, taken from us in their prime, some well before their contributions were even realized. And we’re not just talking about tires. Dozens, hundreds, nay thousands of tires passed before their warranties
Goodyear Offers IT Internships to Akron Seniors
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has launched a new program to provide paid summer IT internships to seniors of Akron Public Schools.
More Strikers Crossing Picket Lines, Goodyear Says
(Akron/Tire Review) According to Associated Press reports, Goodyear officials said that “hundreds” of striking United Steelworkers employees have returned to their jobs at Goodyear plants. USW locals, however, dispute that assessment.
Shops in Crisis? The Tech Shortage: A Special Report: Part II
In our August issue, we began an in-depth look at an issue that has been described as one of the automotive aftermarket’s biggest hurdles: attracting qualified technicians and preventing an industry-wide shortage that, some insist, is inevitable. While most experts agree that a shortage does exist, it appears to be centered at the highest, most