TIA’s Dick Gust Talks Labor, Training & OTR Tire Recycling [Audio]
There’s never a dull moment in the tire industry: dealers are grappling with the recent labor shortage, the evolution of technology means dealers and their teams must stay on top of training and sustainability is at the forefront of tire technology. With more than 25 years in the tire industry, Tire Industry Association CEO Dick
Kal Tire on Cutting Edge of OTR Tire Recycling
One of the biggest challenges in the OTR industry is dealing with scrap tires. Scott Farnham, director of recycling services for Kal Tire, knows this well: He’s seen mining sites with tires stacked four high as far as your eyes can see. And these tires, most often left to rot in the sun, weigh 2,000
TIA’s Dick Gust Talks Labor, Training & OTR Tire Recycling [Video]
In an industry that either makes or sells those four round circles of rubber that go on your vehicle, there’s quite a lot going on. Tire dealers are being hit hard by the most recent labor shortage, the evolution of technology teams you and your employees must stay on top of training and sustainability is
BKT OTR Tires Displayed at AGG1 Expo 2022
Several heavy-duty tires from the BKT EARTHMAX All Steel radial tire range will be showcased at the AGG1/World of Asphalt Expo from March 29-31, 2022. BKT says the tires displayed represent different applications ranging from construction and mining to earthmoving and heavy transport. One of the most popular BKT OTR tires displayed is EARTHMAX SR
TIA’s OTR Tire Conference Heads to Arizona in 2023
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) says it will hold its 2023 Off-the-Road Tire Conference Feb. 22-25, 2023, at the Hilton El Conquistador Hotel in Tucson, Arizona. TIA unveiled the plans for next year’s event, the 68th annual conference, during the opening general session of this year’s OTR Tire Conference, Feb. 23 in Miramar Beach. The
Infrastructure Bill, Ukraine Crisis Will Affect OTR Industry
The news of Russia invading Ukraine, the labor shortage and the effects of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill were on the tire industry’s mind last Thursday, as the OTR side of the business gathered for the 2022 OTR Conference, held at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Destin, Florida. So, how will
Gallery: 2022 TIA OTR Tire Conference
The first in-person event for many since the pandemic, the Tire Industry Association‘s 2022 OTR Conference saw a year of record attendance at this year’s event in Destin, Florida. In its 67th year, the OTR Conference mixed educational sessions and fun with industry peers as attendees were able to gain a deeper understanding of the
Amid Labor Shortage, Training & Diversity Stressed at OTR Conference
Members of the OTR tire industry gathered in Destin, Florida this week for the Tire Industry Association’s 67th OTR Conference from Feb. 23-26 to gain a deeper understanding of the trends in the OTR tire market today and what to expect in the future. One of those trends that permeated the sessions was the labor
How Compact Construction Equipment Affects OTR Tire Trends
The passing of the $1.2 trillion U.S. infrastructure bill means the construction and improvement of roads and bridges across the U.S. And for OTR and commercial tire dealers, it means more work in the form of tire replacement in maintenance on today’s construction equipment- and that includes compact equipment that is rising more in popularity.
The Shift Toward Compact Equipment Will Affect OTR Dealers
Drive by any construction site today, and you’ll probably see tractors, loaders, skid steers – the mainstays that sites need to keep running. However, in recent years, those pieces of equipment have downsized, giving the market for compact construction, ag and lawn equipment a boost. Now, that’s not to say those large earthmovers are going