Gallery: 2022 TIA OTR Tire Conference
The first in-person event for many since the pandemic, the Tire Industry Association‘s 2022 OTR Conference saw a year of record attendance at this year’s event in Destin, Florida. In its 67th year, the OTR Conference mixed educational sessions and fun with industry peers as attendees were able to gain a deeper understanding of the

Stellar Industries Releases TM28 Tire Manipulator
With a rated capacity of 28,000 lbs., the company says the TM28 is equipped to handle large construction and mine equipment tires.

TIA Elects Five New Board Members
The new directors will take office Tuesday, Oct. 27, during the annual membership meeting held via Zoom.

Stellar to Purchase ACI, TTI
Stellar Industries Inc. has signed a Letter of Intent to purchase the assets of American Crane Inc. (ACI) and Tire Trucks International (TTI).

Stellar Industries Closing Kiefer Manufacturing Facility, Looking to Sell
Stellar Industries is closing its Kiefer Manufacturing facility in Sneedville, Tenn., on Dec. 31 and will transition its Kanawha, Iowa, operation to a Stellar company on Jan. 1, 2016. The change comes as a result of Stellar’s decision to focus on its core business of hydraulic truck mounted equipment and end its horse and livestock
Stellar Hires Two Customer Service Representatives
Stellar Industries Inc. has hired two customer service representatives, Frank Marshall and Nick Anderson, to Stellar’s customer service department. Prior to Stellar, Marshall worked in customer service and purchasing for a manufacturer in the tire service industry for over four years. Additionally, Marshall is Allison DOC certified. Anderson previously worked for an agricultural manufacturer where