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In the next sentence, I’m going to use a word without reservation or regret. Triskaidekaphobia, a fear of the number 13, has never been a problem for me. But, it has deep roots in religion, architecture (where buildings and elevators do not contain floors labeled 13), cities (where 13th avenue is replaced by another name), commercial passenger aircraft (no 13th row), and Formula 1 racing (which hasn’t had a number 13 car since 1974). This little bit of trivia (courtesy of Wikipedia) demonstrates how many people just aren’t willing to take a chance with something like the number 13. For TIA, the number has great significance, because the Commercial Tire Service (CTS) Training and Certification Program was born 13 years ago in April of 1996...
Hall of Fame Nominations
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) is accepting nominations for the Hall of Fame and the Friend of the Industry Award from May 1 through July 1, 2009. The awards will be presented this November during the Tires, Wheels & Equipment Show, which is held in conjunction with the SEMA Show, November 3-6, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nominations for both awards are due by July 1, 2009.
 Download Nomination Form & more info (PDF)
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TIA and Michelin help Educate Fleets on Wheel-End Safety - Free video now available for download.
 The Tire Industry Association (TIA) and Michelin Americas Truck Tires (MATT) have partnered to create a new training video for truck fleets. The 20-minute video titled “Wheel End Safety” is intended to provide maintenance personnel and drivers with installation and inspection guidelines to improve wheel-end performance and safety. It addresses a number of related topics, but the primary focus is to help fleets prevent wheel-off accidents and wheel-end fires.
TIA and Bridgestone Americas Team Up to Help Educate Consumers on Tires
Educational Video Available in Support of National Car Care Month
 When replacing tires, do you know which tires are best for maximum performance and safety? If purchasing just two tires for a passenger car, should the new tires go on the front axle or the rear axle? The Tire Industry Association (TIA), one of the leading authorities on tires and tire training, has teamed up with Bridgestone Americas business units Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) and Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC. (BSRO) to help consumers answer these and many other tire-related questions in a brief seven-minute video.
 The TPMS Relearn Chart covers multiple aspects of TPMS service including when the relearn procedure is necessary (i.e. after pressure adjustment, tire rotation, or replacement), the part numbers for sensors and seal kits from the OEM, Schrader, Dill and Continental/Siemens, torque specs for the hex nuts, torx bolts and banded sensors, as well as the lug nut torque for all makes and models up to 2008. But the highlight of the chart is the comprehensive list of relearn summaries for all makes and models, foreign and domestic.
• To view a pdf of the brochure & order form, click here.
• To order online, click here.
TIA Basic Earthmover Tire Service Program
 As part of its continuing quest to educate technicians on the proper safety procedures for servicing tires, the Tire Industry Association (TIA) has released a new training program for off-the-road (OTR) and earthmover markets. Basic Earthmover Tire Service (ETS) outlines the minimum skills and safety guidelines for servicing one-piece, three-piece, five-piece and double gutter OTR assemblies. TIA has developed a 10-minute video trailer that you can view by clicking the video image above.
ORDER ONLINE!
• ETSDVD-200: Earthmover Tire Service Training Kit DVD
• ETSVHS-200: Earthmover Tire Service Training Kit VHS
• ETSAB-200: Earthmover Tire Service Student Workbook
• ETSTB-200: Earthmover Tire Service Test Booklet
Download ETS Order Form (then mail or fax)
Download ETS Outline
ATS Instructor Training Dates & Locations
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TIA’s Passenger/Light Truck Conditions Manual is now available in Spanish and Portuguese. For ordering information, please visit TIA’s website (shop) or call 800-876-8372, ext.106.
TIA has released the Spanish version of the 200-Level Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) Training Program. Pricing is the same as the English version – $150 for the kit and $35 for additional workbooks. To order this new program, please visit TIA’s website (shop) or call 1-800-876-8372,ext.107.
TIA HAS TRAINED OVER
33,000 TIRE TECHINICIANS!!!
Contact TIA today to train your technicians.
 TIA’s “Tire Safety Starts Here” campaign for members with certified technicians has been a success; however, it is still in its infancy in terms of potential. This campaign focuses on educating the consumer in both the retail passenger tire market and the commercial tire market. If you are interested in the FREE Tire Safety Starts Here promotional kit, please contact TIA at 800-876-8372, or Register online.
TPMS for Tire Dealers
Self-help books have been around for a long time, but the movement has definitely gotten out of hand when there's a Bird Watching for Dummies. Since we don't have a Dummies book for tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), TIA has developed the first in a series of educational programs to train dealers on how this new technology will affect their companies.
Order TIA's Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Training Program -- the fastest-selling
program in our history!
Automotive Tire Service
(ATS) Training Programs
Finally, automotive and light truck tire service technicians have
access to the most comprehensive, step-by-step information in the
industry. The TIA member price for this
200-Level Basic ATS Program is only
$150 (includes technician workbook, VHS, DVD, ICD and 12-month unlimited
access to the web-based component.)
Fleet Truck Tire
and Wheel Training — In the Maintenance Facility. Programs offering flexible options to train employees and are tailored
to fit the needs of Fleets today.
TIA and Michelin help Educate Fleets on Wheel-End Safety - Free video now available for download on TIA, Michelin web sites
BOWIE, MD. AND GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 6, 2009) – The Tire Industry Association (TIA) and Michelin Americas Truck Tires (MATT) have partnered to create a new training video for truck fleets. The 20-minute video titled “Wheel End Safety” is intended to provide maintenance personnel and drivers with installation and inspection guidelines to improve wheel-end performance and safety. It addresses a number of related topics, but the primary focus is to help fleets prevent wheel-off accidents and wheel-end fires. The video is available as a free download on TIA’s website, www.tireindustry.org and on Michelin’s website, www.michelintruck.com.
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Tire Industry Association Opens Membership To Fleets
Bowie, MD — (April 29, 2009) The Tire Industry Association (TIA), one of the world’s leading authorities on tires and wheels, has opened up membership to fleets. Fleets interested in joining TIA are encouraged to visit www.tireindustry.org, or call 800.876.8372, extension 106... (more)
TIA Accepting Nominations For 2009 Hall Of Fame
Bowie, MD — (April 28, 2009) The Tire Industry Association (TIA) today announced the association is accepting nominations for the 2009 Tire Industry Hall of Fame from May 1 to July 1, 2009. The Hall of Fame is open to individuals in the tire industry, including manufacturers, inventors, publishers, equipment suppliers, tire association executives, tire dealers, tire and rubber recyclers and retreaders. The "Historical Contributors" category of the Hall of Fame recognizes those individuals who have been out of the industry for at least 20 years or more. These individuals may be retired, deceased, or may have begun their career in the tire industry and moved on to a different industry... (more)
TIA Announces New Partnership With ContactPoint;
ContactPoint To Offer TIA Members A Free Trial Of,
And Discounts On Valuable Sales Evaluation And Training Tools
Bowie, MD — (April 27, 2009) The Tire Industry Association (TIA), one of the world’s leading authorities on tires and wheels, today announced their newest member benefit – a free trial of ContactPoint’s Rate My Dealership sales evaluation system, which helps tire dealers better measure and increase customer sales. TIA members can enroll or find out more about ContactPoint and Rate My Dealership by visiting the “Member Services” section of TIA’s Web site at www.tireindustry.org, or by calling 800.876.8372, ext. 106... (more)
February 17-20, 2010
The 55TH Annual
OTR CONFERENCE
Tuscon, Arizona
ATTENTION CALIFORNIA TIA MEMBERS:
CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS ABOUT A.B. 496
TIA would like to make you aware of some proposed legislation that will drastically affect the way you conduct your business. The bill proposes that you warn every customer about the age of the tires they are purchasing and have them acknowledge receipt of that information from you by initialing your invoice...
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTACT PORTAL
Use these links below to look up your Government Official,
send then an email regarding an important topic of Industry
concern. Your voice is important. It’s as easy as pointing
and clicking. Don’t let important legislation happen
without your opinion being expressed.
US Site www.firstgov.gov
Get in touch with your Federal (Executive, Legislative &
Judicial), State and Local Government Officials.
Canadian Site http://canada.gc.ca/directories/direct_e.html
Get in touch with members of the Senate and House of Commons
and various government agencies. This site is available in
both English and French.
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For information on the Right to Repair Act and it's effect
in Canada, go to: www.controlledautorepair.com.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to
call Paul Fiore at 800-876-8372, ext. 102.
TPMS Lawsuit
TIA joined forces with Public Citizen, Goodyear, Bridgestone/Firestone,
Cooper and Pirelli Tires to sue the Department of Transportation
regarding the final rule on Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (click
to download final rule by NHTSA). On June 6, 2005 a
lawsuit was filed.
Help Promote
TIA
TIA has created several quarter page black and white ads that can
be placed in your publication or newsletter. Just download the hi-res
PDF's and they are ready to use!
TIA Certified
Tire Service Directory
Did you know that TIA has certified over 10,000 technicians
and instructors through its training programs? Find a TIA certified
commercial tire service facility near you with our national directory!
Tire Retread Information Bureau
A non-profit, member supported industry association dedicated to
the recycling of tires through tire retreading and tire repairing.
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TIA is an international association representing all segments of the tire industry, including those that manufacture, repair, recycle, sell, service or use new or retreaded tires, and also those suppliers or individuals who furnish equipment, material or services to the industry.
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has a history that spans more than 80 years and includes several name changes. Originally known as the National Tire Dealers & Retreaders Association (NTDRA), the organization gave birth over the years to the American Retreaders Association (ARA), and the Tire Association of North America (TANA). ARA changed its name to the International Tire & Rubber Association (ITRA) and merged with TANA in 2002 to form the current Tire Industry Association (TIA), which now represents every interest in the tire industry.
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MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
Thank you for your continued support of TIA – “WORKING FOR THE INDUSTRY… WORKING FOR YOU.”
To JOIN please call TIA at 1-800-876-8372 and ask
for either Megan Walsh (Director of Membership) ext 112 or Wilson Beach (Director of Sales) ext 103 for details
on any of the member benefits that may be of interest to you.
INSURANCE - You now have the opportunity to obtain property casualty insurance, risk management resources, and life disability insurance from one of the country's leading insurance companies - Federated Insurance. In business for over 100 years, Federated specializes in creating tailored products and services for the tire industry; as a matter of fact, their Trac Pac® program was designed for tire dealers by tire dealers.
eBay Motors
FREE business opportunity on eBay Motors, the world’s largest online parts and accessories marketplace. “TIA members who do not opt out will be featured as Available Installers on eBay Motors website.
Currently, 13 million potential buyers visit eBay Motors’ website monthly where a part or accessory is sold every second. To participate or for more information click here! eBay and the eBay logo are trademarks of eBay Inc.
Want a DIVIDEND and competitive rates on your workers’ comp insurance?
Look into Meadowbrook today for a FREE, no-hassle, no pressure evaluation!
Trying to cut costs? You might be paying too much for your workers’ comp insurance, and Meadowbrook Insurance Group can help. Click on the “Member Services” tab, or call Megan Walsh at 800-876-8372, ext. 112, or Will Cabana at ext. 140 to set up a FREE, NO OBLIGATION, NO-HASSLE evaluation of your current workers’ comp insurance.
Energy prices could soon be rising…
Lock in a low rate with APPI and SAVE!
The evidence is mounting that we are near the “bottom” in terms of energy rates, and that prices could soon rise. As a TIA member, you have a special opportunity to lock in these low rates now through our partnership with Affiliated Power Purchasers International (APPI).
In an effort to be more environmentally conscious and conserve our use of paper, TIA will be publishing Today’s Tire Industry (TTI) on a quarterly basis, starting with the Winter issue in January 2009. Members will now receive a Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall issue. Members outside of the U.S. and Canada will no longer receive a hard copy of TTI; however, they can access their issue via the TIA website. Non-member subscribers will receive an electronic version of TTI. Members wishing to opt out of receiving their printed copy and accessing the online version should contact Amy Bagley at 800-876-8372, ext. 120, or by email at abagley@tireindustry.org.
TIA is committed to reducing, reusing, and recycling paper, and therefore, the paper version of TIA Fax will no longer be distributed. TIA’s primary monthly member communication will be The Business Owner enewsletter. This electronic newsletter was launched in August 2008 and provides useful tips on issues such as improving your business’ finances, information from some of the country’s best business economic advisors, and more. There will be a link in The Business Owner (under TIA Events/News) to a new version of TIA Fax, which will be called TIA News. Members will also be able to access TIA News on TIA’s website.
TIA
Training Products & Catalog
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ONLINE!) TIA offers over 80 educational and training products
through our comprehensive online catalog. TIA members receive
significant discounts when ordering TIA training products.
Featured TIA Training
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Road Service Safety Video
This 25-minute training video addresses the guidelines for operating a road service vehicle. Topics include driver safety, service vehicle positioning, and vehicle lifting procedures in a number of different settings. Every employee that drives a service truck should watch this video as part of their regular training program. Available in DVD or VHS. click here for more info.
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Tire Industry JobNet
“Tire Industry JobNet” is the place for job seekers looking to land the right job, as well as employers seeking highly qualified applicants.
TIA's "CHECK-OFF" PROGRAM
Tire Initiative for Research, Education and Safety (TIRES) Program.
The Tire Industry Association has released preliminary details of the proposed "check-off" program. "The new acronym now
tells you exactly what the program is and should help everyone in
the industry understand what it's all about."
TIA GLOBAL MEMBERSHIP
 Through TIA's Global Membership,
businesses can learn from each other, monitor international issues
and work together to solve common problems. TIA works to address
the needs of today's globally oriented tire business and to provide
an important international forum to exchange ideas among tire businesses
internationally.
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