New Autonomous Driving Law Enacted In Pennsylvania
An amendment to a Pennsylvania transportation law allows for driver-assistive truck platooning of motor carrier vehicles.
Discount Tire Expands into Pennsylvania
Discount Tire, based in Scottsdale, Ariz., has announced plans to grow its neighborhood retail store footprint into Pennsylvania. Known as the largest independent tire and wheel retailer in the country, Discount Tire has expanded into 10 new states since 2013, including a significant recent investment in new locations in Virginia.
Western PA Tire Dealer Association Baseball Tickets Available
The Western Pennsylvania Tire Dealer Association has planned a group tailgate for the Aug 19 Pittsburgh Pirates game.
McCarthy Tire Expands Reading Operations with Larger Facility
Commercial tire dealer McCarthy Tire Service has relocated its operations in Reading, Pa., to a 32,000 square-foot facility about 2 miles away.
United Tire Presenting Sponsor for 2017 SCSCS Races
Southeastern Pennsylvania-based United Tire and Service has signed on as the presenting sponsor for races in The Super Cup Stock Car Series for 2017. Super Cup Stock Car Series competitor Steve Harvilla is one of the founding members of United Tire, which has served the Delaware Valley area for more than three decades with 18
Pennsylvania Bill Adding Recall Checks into Safety Inspections
Pennsylvania is exploring a bill that would add recall checks to routine safety inspections. Pennsylvania House Bill (HB) 2297 would require state vehicle safety inspections to include a review of any potential safety recalls using the vehicle’s VIN number. If an issue is found the shop must notify the owner of the National Highway Traffic
JKB Tire Co. Founder Dies
Jack Paton, owner of Export, Pa.-based JKB Tire Co., has died. He was 90 years old. Paton was born June 17, 1925, in Sewickley, Pa., and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII. Paton founded JKB Tire Co. in 1980 as a wholesale business and moved into retail in 1984. He was owner for
Tire Warehouse Destroyed by Fire Relocates
Pennsylvania-based Sandone Tire is moving its warehouse to Keystone Industrial Park nearly two months after a fire destroyed its Scranton warehouse, the Scranton Times-Tribune reports. The company signed a one-year lease in September for a property to house its operation after the Greater Scranton Changer of Commerce helped Sandone Tire find a number of properties.
Jack Williams Supports Ryan’s Run
Jack Williams Tire is supporting children and adults with disabilities as a major sponsor of Ryan’s Run. The campaign involves runners competing in the New York City Marathon to raise funds and awareness for individuals with disabilities and life-changing injuries at Allied Services Integrated Health System. “We’re grateful for the continued support that Jack Williams
