TIA Postpones Lobby Day Over Coronavirus Concerns
The Tire Industry Association is postponing its Lobby Day and Environmental Summit and will reschedule when the coronavirus is no longer a health threat.
UPDATED: Tire Dealers Increase COVID-19 Precautions
Tire dealers across the country are taking precautions against the coronavirus with the cleanliness of their stores and employee hygiene.
TIA Announces Dates for 2020 Federal Lobby Day
This year’s lobby day will take place May 6 followed by an international environmental summit May 7.
2019 Newsmakers: Tire Industry Association
In 2019, TIA brought back its Environmental Advisory Council and announced a partnership with the Tread Rubber and Tire Repair Materials Manufacturers Group (TRMG). Find out what’s in store for 2020.
2019 Top Shop Finalist: Monroe Tire & Service
Chris Monroe and his team aren’t afraid of change, and that’s a big part of the reason why Monroe Tire & Service is a two-time Top Shop finalist. It’s the shop’s experimental nature and Chris’ willingness to let his employees take the reins that makes it unique.
North Carolina Technician Training, Certification Partnership Moving Forward
Through a partnership between The North Carolina Tire Dealers Association, TIA and North Carolina Community Colleges, the first class of TIA’s Certified Automotive Tire Service (ATS) training and certification program is planned to take place in August at Alamance Community College.
Black’s Tire Invests $2.7M to Expand North Carolina Distribution Center
Black’s Tire Service will expand its operations in Columbus County, North Carolina with a $2.7 million expansion of its Whiteville distribution center.
U.S. Dept. of Labor Issues Proposed Overtime Regulations
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed rule that would make upwards of a million more American workers eligible for overtime.
Chapel Hill Tire Acquires Atlantic Avenue Tire and Service
Chapel Hill Tire has moved into the Raleigh, North Carolina, market with the acquisition of Atlantic Avenue Tire and Service (AATS).
UPDATED: North Carolina Tire Dealers in Recovery After Hurricane Florence
Days after Hurricane Florence touched down on the east coast of the U.S., some tire dealers in North Carolina are in the process of getting their shops up and running again after sustaining damage from the storm.
