AAPEX 2022 Introduces Programs to Attract Automotive Aftermarket Talent
AAPEX 2022 is introducing a Student Sponsorship Program and Sponsor a Tech program to help increase and retain the talent pool for the automotive aftermarket industry. AAPEX will take place Nov. 1-3, at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. The Student Sponsorship Program aims to nourish the industry with young talent by introducing students to
Federated Webinar To Discuss Marijuana and The Workplace
Federated Insurance, a Tire Industry Association member benefits partner, will hold a complimentary webinar on Thursday, June 21, at noon (central time) on marijuana in the workplace. The one-hour webinar will aim to demystify the complex intersection of marijuana legal reform and safe, productive workplaces. It is targeted at human resources professionals, risk managers, managers
AAPEX 2022 Announces Repair Shop HQ Onsite Training
AAPEX 2022 has announced the lineup of Repair Shop HQ technical and business management training for shop owners, service advisors and technicians. AAPEX relied on a panel of shop owners to select this year’s training sessions. The panel reviewed more than 150 submissions and identified training that would best equip service professionals with the skills
What is Your Tire Technician Training Focus in 2022?
The Tire Review Crew recently visited the annual K&M Tire Dealer Conference, this year in Kansas City, and while we were there, it was our goal to get a pulse on the industry by tracking down tire dealers and asking them our most burning questions. This week, that question is: What is your technician training
Kenda Tire Introduces Online Learning Platform
Kenda Tire has debuted an online learning platform, called Kenda eUniversity, in which dealers and their staff can use to take a deep dive into learning about Kenda’s products and the company. The platform debuted this week, and Kenda staff says it will continually update content as new products are released. Company executives gave a
Commercial Tire Service Safety Basics That Save Lives (Audio)
Downtime is the enemy of fleets everywhere–a tire problem while on the road is a cog in the supply chain wheel, so to speak. Luckily, independent tire dealers and their teams act as the “superhero” when it comes to responding to service calls in a timely manner. Yet, while on the side of the road,
JohnDow Issues EBook, Video Series on Handling Fuel Safely
JohnDow Industries is releasing an eBook on safe fuel handling, What You Don’t Know Could Burn You, along with a video series based on the line of JohnDow fuel handling equipment. JonDows says this free eBook and video series is a blueprint for customers looking for the right fuel handling equipment for their shop or
TIA’s Dick Gust Talks Labor, Training & OTR Tire Recycling [Video]
In an industry that either makes or sells those four round circles of rubber that go on your vehicle, there’s quite a lot going on. Tire dealers are being hit hard by the most recent labor shortage, the evolution of technology teams you and your employees must stay on top of training and sustainability is
Apply These Three ‘Es’ to Prepare for EVs
Electric vehicles are already here – and growing in share. They’re known simply as EVs, but there are three other E’s to consider in your preparation to service them. As North American fleets of traditional internal combustion engine vehicles transition to electric vehicles, it can be daunting for aftermarket shop owners to look at this
Point S Creates Programs that Invest in Independents
Imagine a line graph where the line extends so far up and to the right that bells sound and confetti inexplicably falls from the sky – that’s where Point S lives. In 2021, total sales dollars across Point S locations were up 24% from 2020. Same-store growth was up 15%. The co-op added 20 new
Titan Replaces Summit with Live Streamed Hands-On Courses
Titan International (Titan) says it changed the format of its Titan University Summit sales training program for tire dealers to offer hands-on classes using live-streaming production technology to give attendees an interactive experience in the virtual event. The annual event had strong dealer engagement and allowed attendees to build their own customized learning experiences, according
TIA Sets Dates for Certified ATS Class in Detroit
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has finalized the dates for its Certified Automotive Tire Service Advanced Instructor training class in Detroit. It will be held May 17-20. The class is designed for the professional passenger and light truck tire technician with subjects ranging from the relationship between torque and clamping force to the tire pressure
