Tire Industry Association

10/20/2026

The 2026 Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show is almost here, and TIA is hosting TWO complimentary networking events you won’t want to miss!

📍 Tire Industry Networking Reception
🗓️ Monday, November 2 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📌 Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino — The Gallery
Enjoy food, drinks, and networking with industry peers!

📍 TIA Booth Happy Hour
🗓️ Tuesday, November 3 | 3:30–5:00 p.m.
📌 TIA Booth #41067 | Lower South Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center
Stop by to meet TIA leadership, including our new President, Gary MacCausland, and enjoy refreshments!

Both events are complimentary, but advance registration is required. RSVP today to reserve your spot!

👉 Register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/da54411c-e69e-44ff-a898-87e6816cd1b7/register

Please note: Registration for TIA-hosted events does not include admission to the SEMA Show.

Join us in Las Vegas for two special networking events during the Global Tire Expo (GTE) at the SEMA Show—an opportunity to connect, catch up, and spend time with fellow TIA members and industry colleagues.

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/