Kathy McCarron

1 week ago | tirebusiness.com | Kathy McCarron

LAS VEGAS — Big O L.L.C.'s recent annual convention provided an opportunity for the franchiser to highlight its investments in training, technology and enhancements in communication to support its franchisees and fuel their success. The convention, held in Las Vegas March 25-27, drew more than 400 franchisees and their guests, plus 120 vendor representatives from about 60 companies.

2 weeks ago | tirebusiness.com | Kathy McCarron

FREDERICK, Md. — As Dynamic Automotive eyes expansion in Maryland, the auto service dealership has been developing a talent pipeline through its in-house apprenticeship program. "We have a lot of young talent. We have seasoned talent as well. But we have a lot of young talent that's going to be in the industry for a very long time," Co-Owner and CEO Dwayne Myers said.

3 weeks ago | rubbernews.com | Kathy McCarron

FALLS CHURCH, Va.—Tire retreading companies in the U.S. were optimistic for increased sales in 2025 following the presidential elections, but now they are in a holding pattern, waiting to see how proposed widespread tariffs and a trade war with China will impact the economy, according to David Stevens, managing director of the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB).

1 month ago | tirebusiness.com | Kathy McCarron

OAK VIEW, Calif. — To operate a single-location tire dealership for more than 30 years, it helps to be a member of the community most of your life, according to Fred Wachter, 72. Fred's Tire Man was founded in 1990 and sells mostly tires and some undercar services to the small valley community of Oak View, population 6,000. Over the years, Wachter has seen tire dealerships come and go. He started his dealership in a four-bay shop, but after 10 years, it outgrew the facilities.

1 month ago | tirebusiness.com | Kathy McCarron

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Tire retreading companies in the U.S. were optimistic for increased sales in 2025 following the presidential elections, but now they are in a holding pattern, waiting to see how proposed widespread tariffs and a trade war with China will impact the economy, according to David Stevens, managing director of the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB).