Tire Industry Association

10/16/2026

👏 Member Spotlight: Liberty Tire Recycling

Making a difference both on and off the road! ♻️💙

Liberty Tire Recycling has raised more than $415,000 over three years for Blessings in a Backpack, helping provide weekend meals to school-aged children facing food insecurity.

In 2026 alone, Liberty employees, business partners and supporters raised $195,000. Teams at five Liberty locations will also pack 6,500 bags of weekend meals for children in their communities.

Through fundraising, volunteer efforts and messages of encouragement, Liberty is demonstrating how the tire industry can make a meaningful difference in the communities it serves.

Congratulations to Liberty Tire Recycling and everyone involved in this impactful initiative!

10/14/2026

Submit your nomination for the 2027 Marvin Bozarth ETS Technician of the Year Award.

For all submission details, please visit: https://www.tireindustry.org/about/awards/marvin-bozarth-ets-technician-of-the-year-nomination/

10/13/2026

A look inside some of our recent TIA Commercial Tire Service (CTS) training classes! 🛞

From hands-on instruction to classroom education, technicians and instructors across the industry have been putting in the work to strengthen their skills, expand their knowledge and make commercial tire service safer.

Thank you to everyone who has joined us for a CTS class recently—and congratulations on taking the next step in your training!

10/12/2026

POV: You’re the COO and the budget meeting is next week. 🐾📊

Lilly has been crunching numbers, reviewing department requests and preparing for the upcoming budget meeting—and it’s safe to say she’s officially swamped. Being Chief Operating Officer is ruff work. 😂

10/06/2026

In this Commercial Tire Service (CTS) Tech Tip, TIA’s Kevin Rohlwing demonstrates how and where to properly measure tire tread depth and explains how to accurately read a tread depth gauge.

Watch now for practical tips to help ensure accurate tread depth measurements every time.

10/05/2026

The California tire fuel efficiency mandate will be less burdensome for tire dealers thanks to the efforts of the Tire Industry Association.

09/29/2026

Meet Russell & Charlie, the latest Dogs of TIA! 🐾

Their human, Josephine Foley, currently serves on the TIA Board of Directors and will officially step into her new role as TIA Secretary this November — although it looks like Russell and Charlie may have already claimed the office. 😂

From reviewing the to-do list to keeping an eye on all things TIA, these two are clearly taking their new responsibilities very seriously. We’re just not sure Josephine realizes she’s hired two new assistants.

The Tire Industry Association (TIA), established in 1921, is international non-profit association representing all segments of the tire industry, including companies that manufacture, repair, recycle, sell, service or use new

09/25/2026

Nashville, we’re coming your way!

TIA has two instructor training opportunities headed to Nashville this October! Whether your focus is commercial or automotive tire service, take the next step in your training and become certified to teach others.

👉 Register today at https://www.tireindustry.org/training/upcoming-classes/

09/23/2026

Registration is open for the 2027 OTR Tire Conference! Join us February 24–27, 2027, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

We can't wait to see you in New Orleans! Register today: https://www.tireindustry.org/events/otr-2027/registration/

09/22/2026

TIA members can gain a competitive edge at the 2026 SEMA Show by exploring the latest innovations in tires, equipment, and services shaping the aftermarket. The Show also features TIA-led education sessions covering critical topics such as tire wear analysis, TPMS advancements, and best practices for today's tire professionals.

Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and industry experts from across the automotive and commercial tire markets. Whether you're looking for new products, technical training, or valuable business relationships, the 2026 SEMA Show delivers the insights and connections needed to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.

Learn more about the benefits of attending the SEMA Show: Why Attend | semashow.com

Register with promo code SS26TIA – https://www.xpressreg.net/register/AAIW1126/attendee/lookup.asp