ATD and the Impact of TireHub Deal
Update: This story has been updated with more information regarding Goodyear and its aligned distributors.
Former Ford CEO Mark Fields Joins ATD Board of Directors
American Tire Distributors welcomed former Ford Motor Company CEO Mark Fields to its Board of Directors at the start of the month.
Hercules Expands Ironman I-480 Tire Line
Hercules Tire has added six new sizes to its Ironman I-480 trailer rib offering, joining the 11R24.5/14 and 11R24.5/16 already in the marketplace.
Hercules Launches Road Trip Getaway Sweepstakes
Hercules Tires & Rubber Co., a division of American Tire Distributors, announced it is giving away four Grand Prize road trip getaways plus a brand-new set of Hercules tires to one lucky consumer.
ATD’s Roland Boyette Retires
Roland Boyette, ATD senior vice president of sales, retired after 44 years in the tire industry. Robert Kirkpatrick will replace Boyette.
Rebecca Sinclair Joins ATD as Chief People Officer
American Tire Distributors has hired Rebecca Sinclair as its new chief people officer. Sinclair will report directly to Stuart Schuette, president and CEO of ATD. “Rebecca’s title reflects the commitment the company has to our employees and their development” said Schuette. “Through her leadership, we will focus on a people first strategy to better engage
ATD Donates $170,000 to Charitable Causes
American Tire Distributors Inc. donated $170,000 to three charitable organizations during its 27th annual ATD Charity Classic golf tournament. “ATD is made up of people and partners who not only want to be the best in the business, but also want to support the communities in which we live and work,” said Stuart Schuette, CEO
Industry Pulse Check with ATD CFO Jason Yaudes
On Friday, American Tire Distributors CFO Jason Yaudes was a special guest on an exclusive teleconference hosted by KeyBanc, sharing his insights on recent trends within the tire industry. The 40-minute conversation provided overview and insights regarding recent developments that may impact tire dealers in North America. Softness in the replacement tire market – According
Tire Pros’ ‘Allies for Independence’ Campaign Helps Wounded Vets
Tire Pros, a division of American Tire Distributors, unveiled the “Allies for Independence” campaign at its annual dealer meeting in San Diego that will help supply customized all-terrain wheelchairs to wounded American veterans. “Tire Pros is excited to launch Allies for Independence in support of the servicemen and women who sacrificed so much to safeguard
Tire Pros Grows, Converts 700th Store
American Tire Distributors’ Tire Pros program has opened its 700th franchise location after signing the five-store chain Same Day Tire & Auto Repair, located in the greater Tulsa, Okla., market. Same Day Tire & Auto Repair, owned by Danny and Tina Smith, officially joined the Tire Pros program in late December 2015. “We have learned
ATD Taps Schuette as New CEO
Stuart Schuette will join American Tire Distributors as CEO effective Jan. 4, replacing William “Bill” Berry, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Schuette most recently served as chief operating officer of US Foods, where he oversaw the operational and administrative functions across more than 60 locations servicing more than 250,000 customers nationwide. During his
ATD Donates $270K to Charity
American Tire Distributors (ATD) has donated $270,000 to four charitable organizations: The Ada Jenkins Center, The Urban Ministry Center, The Austin Hatcher Fund and The Independence Fund. This year, funds were raised from vendors’ contributions during the 26th Annual ATD Charity Classic golf tournament and a contribution from ATD. “We’ve been an active member in
