Port Tire Demand Grows as Shipping Industry Pressure Mounts
Scurrying around the Pierce County Terminal in Tacoma, Washington—serviced by Everport Terminal Services—at 18 miles per hour, dozens of Noell straddle carriers look like massive ants, each carrying a 40-foot-long cargo container between its spindly steel legs. At ground level, 42 feet below the operator’s suspended cab, each of a carrier’s eight wheels is capable
Sun Auto Expands with Good Neighbor Tire Acquisition
Sun Auto Tire & Service, Inc. will expand into Oregon and grow its footprint in the state of Washington with the acquisition of Good Neighbor Tire & Auto Service, a full-service tire and automotive repair brand in greater Portland and Seattle, the company says. The four stores feature a total of 29 bays and are
Nokian Tyres Sustainability Report Highlights Key Achievements
Nokian Tyres says it reduced CO2 emissions from production, earned recognition for its sustainable facilities and planted tens of thousands of trees in 2021. Nokian Tyres says its North American factory in Dayton, Tennessee is an example of the company’s commitment to sustainability. According to Nokian, the administration building on the production campus earned LEED
Blackburn Improves Shipping Transit Times
The improvements to the shipping program affect Blackburn’s next-day and second-day shipping zones.
Tire Pros Expands with 20 New Store Locations
The new stores can be found in Alabama, California, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Utah.
Nokian Tyres, Powdr to Plant 50,000 Trees
Together, Nokian Tyres, Powdr and its participating resorts will be planting 50,000 trees on behalf of season-pass holders.
The Argument for the Winter Tire Sale
Selling winter tires offers the dealer an opportunity to make another sale to an existing customer, and since winter tires are specifically designed to run in cold weather and snow, that’s also good for consumers in cold-weather states.
Les Schwab to Sell Business to Investment Firm
The sale is expected to be completed by the end of the year at a non-disclosed purchase price.
How Toys and NASCAR Inspire Commercial Truck Tires
You don’t see many trucks equipped with racing slicks, but that doesn’t mean tire manufacturers can’t use what they know about them when designing truck tires.
Gill’s Point S Acquires Nokian-Owned Locations in Northeast
Formerly owned by Nokian Tyres, the 10 Vianor Tire Centers are located in New Hampshire, Vermont, New York and Massachusetts. The stores add to Gills Point S Tire’s 17 existing stores in Oregon.