Mitchell 1 to Hold Last Management Workshop of the Year
Mitchell 1 will hold this year’s last Shop Management Workshop from October 5–7 at the Rosen Plaza Resort in Orlando, Fla.
Pinnacle Performance Launches New Training Site
Steve Ferrante, Tire Review’s Selling Smart columnist since 2010, has announced the launch of the new Pinnacle Performance Training website for tire/auto service business employee training.
TIA Hosting Commercial Tire Service Tech Course in Kentucky
The Tire Industry Association is offering a 300 Level Certified Commercial Tire Service (CTS) Tech course for the training and certification of dealer and fleet technicians who are in need of OSHA compliance training.
Allpart Supply Offers Balancing, Lift Training
Allpart Supply has launched new, advanced training for wheel balancing and automotive lift industry owners, operators and employees.
TIA Adds Two More ATS Training Dates
The Tire Industry Association adds dates for two more Automotive Tire Service (ATS) Advanced Instructor classes in 2017.
Meyle Offering Training Modules
Meyle is offering four compact training modules to offer customers knowledge, tips and tricks for successful vehicle repair. Training modules are between 1.5 and 2.5 hours and include installing steering and suspension parts, Meyle PD brake discs and pads, engine cooling and water pumps as well as oil filter replacement on automatic transmissions. During the
SMP Releases 2017 On-Demand Training Schedule
Standard Motor Products Inc. has announced the schedule for its Standard Pro Training 2017 On-Demand training platform. Developed with input from working master technicians, the on-demand classes give technicians the ability to train anytime, anywhere, SMP said. Several new topic areas will be covered throughout the year. Here’s the full schedule: January: Variable Valve Timing
TIA Offering Advanced Hands-on Earthmover, Farm Tire Training
Tire Industry Association is now offering Advanced Hands-On Training for technicians in the earthmover and farm tire service industries. Designed to provide additional education for those that have completed the TIA Basic ETS and Basic FTS courses, students will receive comprehensive hands-on training using a service truck and hydraulic tools. “Nothing replaces hands-on instruction in
Dealer Training for a New Marketplace
Twenty years ago, a young non-profit professional was tasked with convincing the truck tire and wheel service industry that they needed to train their employees in order to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. It’s just as absurd as it sounds. Employee training has been required by OSHA for almost 40 years
ASA, AVI Offering Training During AAPEX 2016
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and AVI are offering two days of management and technical training during AAPEX 2016 on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas. The ASA management training for automotive repair shop owners, managers and service advisers will cover topics such as “Maintenance Profit Master,” “Strategies for
Bridgestone Uses Olympic Partnership in Incentive Programs
Bridgestone Americas has unveiled an Olympic-related training and sales incentive program for its Bridgestone Affiliated Retailer Nationwide Network. The program, which is now live at MyBridgestoneEducation.com, is designed to inform and inspire the more than 5,000 Bridgestone dealer associates in the U.S. around the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympic Games, the tiremaker said. The new Olympic
U.S. Job Openings Up, Qualified Workers Down
Recent reports show U.S. job openings have increased, but that doesn’t mean finding a job will be easy. American companies are struggling to find qualified workers. The United States Department of Labor released data on Tuesday that reported a near record 5.6 million job openings in December 2015 – just short of the all-time record
