Stokes Tire Owner Thomas ‘T’ Beroth, Jr., Dies
Thomas Jasper “T” Beroth, Jr., owner of Stokes Tire & Automotive in King, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family after a two-year battle against ALS. He was 65 years old, according to his obituary. “T,” as his family and friends called him, owned and operated Stokes Tire for 44
Tire Industry Mourns John Rainey, Former ARA President
John Allen Rainey, a past president of the former American Retreaders Association and a 2015 inductee into the North Carolina Tire Dealers Hall of Fame, died March 16 at his home in Henderson, N.C. He was 94. The owner and operator of City Tire Inc. in Henderson, Rainey assisted in the foundation of the North
North Carolina Tire Dealer and Garage Associations To Merge
The two North Carolina-based associations have merged to form the Automotive Service and Tire Alliance.
NCTDA Inducts New President
Marc Pons was handed the gavel from the now immediate past president, Frankie Pugh.
NCTDA Distributes Borrowing Tips for Small Businesses
Borrowers should try to learn as much as they can about the PPP program, and have their financial records ready before going to bank portals to apply for the relief loan.
UPDATE: Tire Industry Events Canceled Due to COVID-19
Tire and auto industry events are being postponed as COVID-19 continues to spread.
NCTDA’s Annual Expo is March 20-21
The expo will feature a trade show and business sessions for tips on efficient and effective customer relations.
NCTDA, TIA Offer Certified Training at N.C. Community Colleges
School locations, tuition, scheduling and dates are available by contacting the North Carolina Tire Dealers Association.
North Carolina Technician Training, Certification Partnership Moving Forward
Through a partnership between The North Carolina Tire Dealers Association, TIA and North Carolina Community Colleges, the first class of TIA’s Certified Automotive Tire Service (ATS) training and certification program is planned to take place in August at Alamance Community College.
NCTDA Celebrates Success, Initiatives at 2019 Awards Night
A highlight of the Awards Night event was the celebration of NCTDA honorees, individuals that make a true difference in the tire industry in the state.
NCTDA 2019 Expo Coming Soon
The North Carolina Tire Dealers Association’s 2019 Annual Expo / Trade Show will take place March 8-9 at the Marriott City Center, Raleigh, North Carolina.
UPDATED: North Carolina Tire Dealers in Recovery After Hurricane Florence
Days after Hurricane Florence touched down on the east coast of the U.S., some tire dealers in North Carolina are in the process of getting their shops up and running again after sustaining damage from the storm.
