Club 3633 Profile: W. Rippetoe
W. Rippetoe, 39 Senior Technical Service and Training Representative Schrader Performance Sensors When W. Rippetoe started out as a volunteer firefighter, his assistant fire chief told him, “Keep your eyes open, your ears open and your mouth shut!” Since then, Rippetoe has followed his advice and he says he learns something new every time he
Club 3633 Profile: Ed Gliss
Ed Gliss, 27 Subjective Test Driver Michelin North America Ed Gliss has arguably one of the most fun jobs in the tire industry. For the past several years, Gliss has spent his days in the driver’s seat conducting tests or in the passenger’s seat riding along with guests at Michelin’s Laurens Proving Grounds. He enjoys
Midas Expanding in Iowa
Midas Auto Systems Experts, the 2015 Midas Dealer of the Year, is opening a new Midas location in Ankeny, Iowa. This is the franchisee’s seventh Midas franchise in the Des Moines region. “Midas has been a trusted partner in the Des Moines community for decades and we are excited to be expanding our service to
Purcell Moves into Pacific Northwest with Acquisition
Missouri-based Purcell Tire and Service Center has acquired Phelps Tire, expanding its products and services to the commercial tire sector in the Pacific Northwest, making the dealership the third-largest independent commercial tire dealership in North America. With the acquisition, Purcell tire will add Alaska to its footprint and expand its Washington presence. Phelps Tire was
Proud to Be a Tire Dealer : Dave Snyder
While waiting for truck tires, an eye-opening experience led Dave Snyder to build his own tire business in Wasilla, Alaska. “I followed my dream to move to Alaska to drive a truck, but saw close friends lose family from being on the road so much. I knew I wanted to open my own business, and
High-Altitude Climber to Speak at TIA OTR Conference
High-altitude expedition leader Jim Davidson is set to speak at the Tire Industry Association’s 2016 OTR Conference. Davidson’s motivational speech, sponsored by BKT Tires, is scheduled for Feb 19, 2016. Davidson has been a climber for more than 33 years. He has been on successful ascents in Alaska, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Ecuador, México, Nepal and
States Consider Raising Gas Taxes as Crumbling Infrastructure Looms
Falling gas prices are causing some state lawmakers to consider something drastic: raising gas taxes. According to NPR, in states like New Jersey, lawmakers agree that drastic measures need to be taken in order to fix a backlog of bridge and road projects, including many deficient, unsafe, and in some cases, failing bridges. In New
TIA Sets Five 2015 ATS Tour Dates
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has set dates for five of its 2015 Automotive Tire Service (ATS) training tour locations: Feb. 24-27 – Charlotte, N.C. May 19-22 – Minneapolis, Minn. June 23-26 – Denver, Colo. July 14-16 – Chicago, Ill. (three days only) Sept. 22-25 – Baltimore, Md. The 4-day in-depth hands-on training classes will
Magician or Technician?
Pick a card, any card.” Groans and protests flew like pigeons after bread crumbs. “Geez, Toon, give it a rest! You’re never gonna get that trick right.” Tooner’s nose twitched as he concentrated on the playing cards spread before him. “I got ’er this time, boys, I promise. Just pick one – you’ll be amazed.”
Tire Review Talks With Tim Easter
[Editor’s Note: During the recent TIA OTR Conference at Marco Island, Fla., Feb. 19-21, Yokohama Tire Corp. OTR director of OTR sales Tim Easter delivered the annual look at key OTR tire trends and tire shipments. Here is the text of Easter’s entire presentation.] The Farmers Almanac is claiming to be 80% accurate. Yet the