Make New Friends, But…
You know the old saying: “One is silver and the other is gold.” While it’s always smart to prospect for new customers, don’t forget the ones who have purchased tires or services from you in the past. Remind former customers that you exist and give them a reason to pay you a visit. If possible,
Ontario Trucker Wins BFS Canadian Truck Hero Award
Ontario truck driver Conrad Henry earned the 2008 Bridgestone Firestone Canadian Truck Hero Award.
Iconic Chimney Bricks to Be Sold
Blue, yellow and – in some cases – blue-and-yellow bricks once part of Goodyear’s famous landmark chimney in Wolverhampton are to be sold, with the proceeds going to charity.
Times Are Tough, Retreads Are Tougher
Last year, Ricardo Caraballo, an owner operator-operator, was quoted in a New York Times article, “A few years ago $500 would have kept me rolling for two weeks. Now, I’ll be lucky to make it three days.” Owner-operators as well as trucking fleets of all sizes are facing unprecedented costs, to the point that it’s
Tire Kingdom, Merchants, NTB Support Cancer Research
Tire Kingdom, Merchants and NTB – a total of 670 retail stores in 25 states – will partner with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation in the quest to raise funds for pediatric cancer research.
Goodyear Raises ≤40,000 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Goodyear Dunlop UK has raised over ≤40,000 for the Red Balloon Appeal at Birmingham Children’s Hospital and has just pledged to raise a further ≤50,000.
Asleep At The Wheel Research Reveals Worrying Results
One in 10 people who drive for work have admitted falling asleep at the wheel in the past year, according to new research by road safety charity Brake and Green Flag.
Jersey Dealer Group Plans Donation Program
The New Jersey State Tire Dealers Association has started a new charitable program involving its dealer members.
Ontario Driver Wins Bridgestone/Firestone Award
(Akron/Tire Review) Guelph, Ont.-truck driver Tim Ferguson was named the 2007 Bridgestone/Firestone Canadian Truck Hero Award winner.
ATD Golf Event Raises $100,000
(Akron/Tire Review) American Tire Distributors raised a record $100,000 at its 18th annual ATD Charity Classic Golf Tournament, held Oct. 8 at the Peninsula Country Club in Cornelius, N.C.