Employee Thought Tires He Bought Looked Familiar
(Port Charlotte Sun (Fla.)) A man working at a North Port recycling business thought the tires he bought last month looked familiar. So, he called a friend to check out his pickup truck and discovered the tire rims he bought were his.
Tire Dumping in the U.K. Could Double
Illegal tire dumping in the U.K., which already costs some ≤2 million per year to the tire industry there, could well double in the next two years, according to Karl Naylor, director of commercial operations at independent wholesaler Group Tyre.
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
Employee Screening: Uncovering the Best Person for the Job
In today’s ultra-competitive market, one of the most important keys to success is housing a hard-working, qualified staff. Having employees you can rely on gives you the edge over your competitors, as well as some peace of mind. The road to filling any shop or dealership with skilled employees is sometimes a long one with
More Charges Laid Against Marine Hose Cartel Participants
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, charges were laid against an independent consultant and two executives from Grimsby-based Dunlop Oil & Marine Ltd. on Dec. 5.
Two Trelleborg Execs Plead Guilty to Price Fixing Charges
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Two executives from Trelleborg Industrie S.A.S in France have pleaded guilty to participating in a marine hose price fixing conspiracy.
TRA to Educate Customers
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Following the success of the association’s inaugural forum in January, the Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) has announced that its second annual forum day will be on Jan. 23, 2008, at the Marriot Renaissance Hotel in Solihull.
Cars With Bald Tyres Crushed
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The DVLA and Police have seized 270 vehicles with potential deadly hazards, such as bald tyres, in South Yorkshire.
Five Things You’re Doing Wrong and How To Fix Them
For as long as there have been tire magazines, we have looked for ways to improve your business. For the most part, we have focused on the basics – clean restrooms, inviting showrooms, training, technology, radialization, computerization, inventory control, employee pay and more. But, that was then, and this now. Many of you have taken
BFNAT Extends Driver’s Edge Sponsorship, Sites Named
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire has extended its partnership with Driver’s Edge to continue its teen driver safety program for another three years.