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Posts by Matt White

Wheels and Rims: A Solid Foundation

A tire service isn’t complete if you haven’t taken the time to inspect and clean the wheels. We often think of tires as standalone items. In…

Safety First: Playin’ With the Big Boys

Large OTR tires need to be respected and taken seriously. Although injuries are possible when working with light truck and passenger vehicle tires, larger tires pose…

Get Busy And Stay Safe!

It’s looking a lot like the winter changeover season.  The salmon are starting to run, and that’s how you know fall’s coming. That means the winter…

The Heat Is On!

Crazy weather makes PPE a must. Tire technicians are up against a tough summer this year, but that doesn’t mean anyone can slack off with their…

Newbies Need Training!

Transferrable skills may lack safety savvy. Due to the tight labour market, many tire shops are getting creative and hiring tire technicians from other sectors, like…

Safety First: Spring Fling!

Start rolling up your sleeves for spring. It may be hard to believe, but spring is just around the corner. That means you need to get…

No More Status Quo!

Change can be positive. The tire industry has changed, and in some ways, for the better. That’s not to say COVID was a good thing, but…

Hurry Up & Slow Down!

This isn’t NASCAR. We’re at a time of year when most of us are thinking about numbers—if you can fill your numbers, you can increase your…

Safe Shops Run Better! 

Training will keep you sharp.    If there’s one thing that I’ve learned from over 30 years in the tire industry, it’s that safety doesn’t come…

Keep the Planet and Yourself Safe!

Everyone’s talking about going green and sustainability, but how does it apply to your safety and tire stores? Quite a bit! For example, there’s tire recycling,…

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