Jack Williams Tire Partners with Community College
Jack Williams Tire has established a pilot training program with Luzerne County Community College in Nanticoke, Pa. The program will provide extensive training for general service technicians with completion of the Tire Industry Association. Jack Williams is excited participate in the program as a way to enhance the training level and career path for future
Gatto Chosen as Central Florida Humanitarian
Pamela Gatto, president of Gatto’s Tire and Auto Service and 2007 Tire Review Top Shop winner, has been awarded the title of 2014 Central Florida Humanitarian. The award was created to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations that dedicate their time, talent or treasure to help people in need locally and around the world. An awards
McMillen Tire Service Celebrates 40
McMillen Tire Service of Zanesville, Ohio, celebrated 40 years of business this past weekend. The tire business hosted a barbeque and classic car event on Saturday where several hundred people showed up to celebrate with the company. John McMillen, co-owner, told WHIZ-TV that the celebration was to show the community how much the business appreciated
Shooting at Detroit Shop Leaves One Injured
Police are investigating an “ambush shooting” that occurred at a tire shop in Detroit’s west side on Oct. 4 that has left one man critically injured. The ambush occurred around 4 p.m. at 6 Mile Tire Auto Glass, according to WDIV-TV. Local sources said the shooting appeared to be targeted. According to WDIV-TV, a man
Heartland Tire Expands Through Acquisition
Minnesota-based Heartland Tire has acquired five locations in the Twin Cities metro area. The acquisition of three Galaxy Auto Center and two Goodyear Tire and Service stores increases the size of Heartland Tire to 11 locations. “Heartland Tire has developed a reputation across Minnesota of delivering top quality service and repair, and we’re excited have
Evaluating New Tire Options
It is important for tire dealers to understand that trucking fleets are in the business of hauling freight. Trucking fleets rely largely on their local tire dealer to assist in optimizing their tire program. It is not always easy to convince fleets to evaluate a new tire brand and model because of the complexities involved
John Hogan Jr., 82, Build a Strong Goodyear Heritage
John Hogan Jr., a Goodyear retiree who with his sons launched a successful independent tire dealership based in Virginia, passed away Sept. 23 at the age of 82. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1931, Hogan attended Kent State University and later graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in English. He married Mary
Delta World Tire Opens 16th Location
Delta World Tire opened its 16th location. The new store, located in Hattiesburg, Miss., is a 9,600 sq. ft. facility with 10 service bays. The store plans to host a grand-opening celebration that will include giveaways, refreshments, special discounts and a raffle, the company said. Delta World Tire is a family run business founded in
Four Shot Outside Texas Tire Shop
Police said four individuals were shot outside a tire store 8 p.m. May 21 in Oak Cliff, Texas. According to the victims’ relatives, the victims stopped by Dub House Wheels and Tires in Oak Cliff to get their windows tinted when at least one person opened fire at them. One person was killed and three
Corky Coker, Chattanooga Tire Dealer Reality TV Star
Corky Coker, owner of Chattanooga’s Coker Tire Company, is featured on a new reality show, premiering Wed. Feb. 5, at 9:30 p.m. called “Backroad Gold.” The weekly series will air on the Travel Channel, which is seen on cable and satellite networks nationwide. The show follows Coker and his son-in-law, Greg Cunningham, as they seek
MotoREV Offers Shop Owners 5x Guarantee
MotoShop Technology Tools, a product portfolio from Advance Auto Parts, recently introduced "The 5x Guarantee" for MotoREV, a marketing program that helps tire dealers improve brand awareness and attract, retain and connect with more customers. The 5x Guarantee promises a five-dollar return for every one dollar spent on the MotoREV Shop Marketing Program, or the
Royal Tire Branded to Fountain Tire
Northern Ontario’s tire and automotive service retail sector is changing as the region’s eight Royal Tire locations are being branded under the Fountain Tire banner. The conversion to Fountain Tire affects Royal Tire’s consumer and commercial tire locations in the following Ontario cities: Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Timmins, Marathon, Huntsville, New Liskeard and Wawa. Fountain