Prioritizing Safety Can Give You a Competitive Advantage
You may have a shop in a state that has occupational guidelines for repair businesses. Of course, there are always the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (or OSHA) standards which are national safety standards developed specifically for workplace safety to prevent accidents or injuries to employees, customers and the vehicles you service. In today’s world,
Sherri Wolford Prioritizes Positivity in The Fast-Paced Tire Industry
After only two years in the tire service industry, Sherri Wolford’s can-do spirit and values have already had a positive impact on the distribution segment of Myers Industries. Before working as the senior manager of marketing & communications with Myers Tire Supply, Sherri had 20 years of experience within the professional mechanic tool industry. Sherri’s
TechForce CEO: The Tech Shortage Will Pass if the Industry Steps Up Now
This year’s Transportation Technician Supply and Demand report, released Nov. 1, might make you involuntarily suck your teeth. Compiled annually by the TechForce Foundation, the report helps us understand the current and projected shortfalls of professionals needed to service the nation’s automotive fleet. Here’s a breakdown of some of the stats that blew our hair
AAPEX 2022 Announces Service and Repair Award Winners
AAPEX announced the winners of the third annual Service and Repair Awards that recognize and elevate the essential services provided by shop owners, service advisors and technicians to keep the motoring public on the road, the organization said. AAPEX awarded Shop Owner of the Year to Kristi Hudson, Donnie Hudson and Frank Hudson, Troy Auto
A Focus on People Defines Today’s Top Shops
For the past few years in the tire industry, there has been a keen focus on people– keeping people on your staff happy, attracting new ones to your business, finding ways to challenge tenured employees…the list goes on. In fact, tire dealers like you are getting pretty innovative in ways they’re working with their staff
Core Values Drive Best-One of Indy’s Success
At Best-One of Indy, success is built in from the top down, as well as the bottom up. The tire dealership, with 15 locations in central Indiana, adheres to four core values, which are the driving force in everything its staff does, from the leadership team to the techs and customer service staff running the
Consumers Won’t Cut Corners with Vehicle Maintenance, Survey Says
According to Hankook Tire‘s latest Gauge Index, a survey of Americans’ attitudes and opinions about driving, rising prices have many finding ways to cut back. However, the survey found that there is one expense consumers are not willing to be cheap with: car maintenance. The latest survey found that when it comes to vehicle maintenance,
New Hankook Gauge Data: 77% of Americans Will Road Trip This Year
With summer travel well underway, Hankook Tire has released new data from its Gauge Index about how Americans are traveling. Though Hankook found that gas prices are impacting how frequently Americans are driving, the data reveals that most Americans (77%) expect to take a road trip between now and the end of the year – with
Rising Gas Prices Impacting Driving, Say 78% of Americans
As Americans continue to navigate an evolving economic environment, new data from Hankook Tire’s Gauge Index reveals the impact of these pressures on everyday driving. The latest survey found: Just as driving frequency approached pre-pandemic norms, an overwhelming majority (78%) say rising gas prices are now impacting daily driving. Over half (54%) of Americans say
Learning to Share – Trends in Shared Mobility
Children are taught at an early age the importance of sharing. In business, there is the inherent attitude of beating the competition and getting your share. As automotive trends progress in the next several years, we’re going to see much more shared mobility. Do you know how it will affect you? Looking for more from
