OTAA: Providing Training Can Help Keep Technicians
Whether you’re hiring new people or wanting to “upskill” your current technicians, frequent training is a must for your staff to stay on top of new technologies and best practices. Training can come from many sources–manufacturers, parts suppliers, internally or even your own state tire and automotive association. This year, the Ohio Tire & Automotive
The OTAA’s Month of Training & How To Use Training as a Retention Tool
Whether you’re hiring new people or wanting to “upskill” your current technicians, frequent training is a must for your staff to stay on top of new technologies and best practices. Training can come from many sources–manufacturers, parts suppliers, internally or even your own state tire and automotive association. This year, the Ohio Tire & Automotive
OTAA Announces Training Partnership with TIA
The Ohio Tire & Automotive Association (OTAA) has announced the launch of “OTAA Training Month,” which will take place through September and into October. During this time, the OTAA will host three regional training sessions at locations in Akron (Tire Review Magazine headquarters), Cincinnati (Tire Discounters training facility), and Findlay (Goodyear/Cooper training facility). The sessions
Ohio Tire & Auto Association Gathers for Hockey Event
Members of the Ohio Tire & Auto Association cheered on the Columbus Blue Jackets hockey team during an outing March 1 at Nationwide Area. Tire dealers and tire professionals from across Ohio enjoyed mingling with each other, watching the game and being able to get together for an in-person event. During the event, some dealers
OTAA Announces Incoming Board Leadership
In addition to announcing new board leaders, the Ohio Tire & Automotive Association unveiled a new logo and announced plans for an industry outreach campaign.
OTAA Adds New Virtual Training Courses for Members
The training is administrated by Automotive Seminars, Inc. which is offering the courses at a discounted rate for OTAA members.
OTAA Bids Farewell to Long-Serving Board Members
Current OTAA President Jamie Hensley presented each outgoing member with a plaque.
OTAA Joins Statewide ‘Stop the Spread’ Campaign
Ohio’s Coalition to Stop the Spread is a group of businesses, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher learning, and other Ohio organizations that recognize the threat COVID-19 presents to the health of Ohioans and the economy.
OTAA Recognizes Retirement of Continental’s Ed McMahon
Ed McMahon has served most recently in his role as area dealer manager with Continental Tire.
OTAA Makes Donation to AACF Following Golf Outing
Attendees representing tire retailers, parts suppliers, wholesalers and manufacturers from across Ohio participated.
Ohio Tire, Automotive Assoc. Holding Golf Outing Aug. 17
The event will include a four-person scramble, box lunch and an outdoor reception following a day of golf.
Ohio’s Unsafe Used Tire Law Now in Effect
The new law adds an additional layer of consumer protections by penalizing retailers that knowingly install unsafe used tires.
