Ohio Legislature Considering Mechanical Repairers Registration
The Ohio Senate’s Transportation, Commerce and Labor Committee held a second hearing on Senate Bill (SB) 37, which would extend the jurisdiction of the Motor Vehicle Repair Board (MVRB) to include mechanical repairers. Currently, only collision repair facilities in Ohio are required to register with the MVRB. The current law creates a loophole that allows
Truck Trailer, Tires Stolen in NW Ohio
Police are investigating the theft of a truck trailer and tires in Northwood, Ohio, according to local media. Roughly 400 Bridgestone tires, totaling $33,200, and a tractor-trailer were stolen mid-day Oct. 5 from outside Oakley Industries, police said. The theft is under investigation.
Bridgestone TWW Location Opens in Ohio
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations has opened a new Tire Wholesale Warehouse (TWW) location in Twinsburg, Ohio. The tiremaker told Tire Review the location opened August 2015 at the Cornerstone Business Park. The park was the former site of the Chrysler Stamping Plant and is currently being renovated into a 165-acre industrial park. TWW is leasing
Ohio City Trying To Keep Mickey Thompson HQ
The city of Stow, Ohio, is trying to keep tiremaker Mickey Thompson Performance Tires after the company said it needs more space and is considering larger sites outside of Stow. The Stow Sentry reported the Stow City Council unanimously approved a resolution on Sept. 24 to provide a 10-year community reinvestment area tax incentive agreement
Belle Tire Launches Virtual Wheel Fitting
Belle Tire has released a new online tool that allows customers to virtually see custom wheels on their vehicle before coming into the store to purchase them. The tool, the Belle Tire Wheel Visualizer, has customers enter their vehicle and wheel information before being able to view their vehicle with their wheel choice. More vehicles
