Michelin/TIA Scholarship Application Now Open
The application period for the 2015/2016 Michelin/TIA Scholarship is now open, according to the Tire Industry Association. The scholarship program is open to both part-time employees and dependent children of full-time employees at TIA member tire dealers. Applicants must be a high school senior planning to pursue a post-secondary education at an accredited two- or
TIA Webinar on Business Discipline
TIA will host a webinar with Federated Insurance on business practices and discipline. The webinar, titled Progressive Discipline: Proactive and Necessary Practices for Every Business, will take place Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 1 p.m. (EDT). According to Federated, the webinar help identify and prevent problems before they begin, understand when and how to discipline employees,
TIA Announces Election Results
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has announced the results of the 2014-2015 Board of Directors election. The following took over six seats on the board, each with a three-year term. Steve Burhenn, Becker Tire & Treading, Inc., Great Bend, Kan. Daniel Childers, TCi Tire Centers, Duncan, S.C. John Evankovich, Sam’s Club, Bentonville, Ark. Robert Hendry,
Astronaut to Speak at TIA OTR Conference
Captain Mark Kelly, commander of space shuttle Endeavor’s final mission, will be the motivational speaker at the Tire Industry Association’s 2015 OTR Conference. Kelly’s speech will take place Feb. 20 and is sponsored by BKT Tires. “We couldn’t be more excited to hear Captain Kelly’s story. He is a true American hero who exemplifies leadership
Deadline Approaching For Booking TIA Host Hotel
The Tire Industry Association is reminding its members that the deadline for booking a hotel room at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, the TIA host hotel for the Global Tire Expo at the SEMA Show, is approaching and only a limited number of rooms are still available. The SEMA Show will be held Tuesday, Nov. 4
TIA Announces 2014 HOF
The Tire Industry Association announced the 2014 inductees for the Tire Industry Hall of Fame recipients: Harold Coker, founder of Coker Tire Co.; Charles Cornell, the late founder of Tech International; and Juanita Purcell, executive vice president of Purcell Tire & Rubber Co. Harold Coker started his career in the tire industry with B.F. Goodrich
TIA Contacts NHTSA on Proposed TIN Changes
The Tire Industry Association has submitted comments to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s docket office regarding a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for tire identification and recordkeeping. The NHTSA is seeking to expand the first part of TIN numbers from a 2-symbol plant code to a 3-symbol plant code. TIA, like the Rubber Manufacturer
TIA Bringing ATS Course to Cincy
The Tire Industry Association will host its Automotive Tire Service (ATS) Certification Course Sept. 16-19 in Cincinnati. The course provides an in-depth and comprehensive instruction on the recommended procedures for servicing automobiles and light trucks and is designed for the professional passenger and light truck technician, TIA said. Topics covered include the relationship between torque
Election Deadline Looms for TIA Board
The Tire Industry Association wants to remind members that there are just two weeks left to vote for the 2014 TIA Board of Directors. The elections will add six members to the TIA Board for three-year terms. Below are the nominees: Alpio Barbara – Redwood General Tire Pros, Redwood City, Calif. Steve Burhenn – Becker
TIA Hosts Affordable Care Act Webinar
TIA is hosting an Affordable Car Act webinar, presented by Synchrony Financial, titled “The Affordable Care Act: What You Need to Know.” The webinar, led by Jeff Englander, senior vice president senior research analyst at GE Capital, will provide insights into how the ACA impacts businesses in the tire industry. Topics include: Deadlines and requirements
OTR Conference Early Bird Registration Deadline Approaching
The early bird registration rate for TIA Members attending the 2015 OTR Conference – $395 for the first registrant and $325 for additional registrants – ends September 1. After September 1, registration fees increase to $425 for the first registrant and $355 for the second registrant. To take advantage of the conference early bird registration
TIA’s Training Tour to Visit Tallahassee
The Tire Industry Association will host a Certified Automotive Training Service Advanced Instructor Training Course in Tallahassee, Fla., as part of its 2014 Training Tour. The program is scheduled for Oct. 7-10, at Leon County Schools. The Certified ATS Instructor class is a 4-day classroom and hands-on program. Industry professionals must successfully complete the program
