Annual
Convention
The annual convention provides the
opportunity for independent tire dealers and suppliers to exchange ideas
and hear guest speakers from every facet of the tire industry. The
convention is also a time for the business meeting of ATDA where policies
are adopted and the officers and directors are elected. Since the
convention is a family affair, lifelong friendships are begun and renewed.
Newsletter--The Spare Tire
The Spare Tire contains articles of interest
to the membership including activities of the Association, general business
tips, news that is important to the industry, and up-to-date information on
environmental issues. The Spare Tire is always interested in personal
articles on how, when, who and what is happening concerning the members of
our Association. A catalog of current and back issues of the Spare
Tire are available on-line (click here to read).
Web Site
ATDA can now be accessed on the web! Visit
ATDA’s web site at www.alatiredealers.com for the latest information on
convention news, scrap tire legislation, area meetings, golf tournaments,
and much more. You can even print your necessary scrap tire forms,
scholarship application, Hall of Fame nomination form and membership application.
Federated Insurance
The ATDA exclusively recommends Federated
Insurance Companies for the following lines of coverages: Property &
Liability, Workers Compensation, Group Health and Financial Protection
Services. In addition to providing excellent service and risk management
services, Federated provides the ability to avoid gaps in coverage by
placing all of your business insurance in the hands of a professional
insurance counselor. Federated has an unduplicated marketing distribution
system with nine reps covering the state of Alabama for local answers,
information and support. Federated Insurance Companies is rated A+ Superior
by AM Best.
Visit
http://www.federatedinsurance.com for more information.
Telecheck Check Guarantee Service
TeleCheck
provides our members with a low cost check guarantee
service. TeleCheck is a leading provider of paper and
electronic check services. With over 40 years of experience,
TeleCheck’s commitment to continuous innovation helps
business safely and efficiently accept check payments at the
point-of-sale. TeleCheck helps more than 350,000 retail,
financial institutions, grocery and other industry outlets
increase profitability, reduce risk and streamline
operations. For more information on how TeleCheck can
tailor a program to your needs, contact Virginia Lovoy at
205-527-3407.
Cintas
Uniforms
When it
comes to uniforms for mechanics and more, Cintas has you
covered. Cintas' products and services are the fuel that
keeps your automotive business running fast and efficient.
Cintas offers discounted rates on uniforms, mats, mops,
restroom supplies, safety equipment and much more to our
members. Contact your local Cintas distributor for more
information and be sure to mention you want the ATDA
pricing.
Scholarships
Each year, scholarships are awarded to
members, their employees and their family members. To date, ATDA has
awarded over $90,000 in scholarships. Scholarship applications are
available on-line after January 1st each year. The 2009
winners are:
- Bridget
Trammell, McGriff Industries, Cullman, AL
- Cody Allen Page,
American Tire Distributors, Cullman, AL
- Jerrod Ryan Jacobs,
Road-Mart, Ozark, AL
ATDA Hall of Fame
The ATDA Hall of Fame honors those individuals who have
played a significant role in the growth and development of
the Tire Industry and the Alabama Tire Dealers Association.
Membership in the Hall of Fame is to recognize and honor
those individuals who have achieved success within the
industry, as well as in public service for the community at
large where they work and live. Eligible nominees can be
from ATDA membership: member, supplier, or associate
membership. Regular and/or honorary members are eligible.
The ATDA Hall of Fame inductees are listed on pages 96 and
97. To print a copy of the nomination form, please visit
the Association website
www.alatiredealers.com.
E-Mail Alerts
E-mail Alerts are issued to ATDA members when breaking news
occurs that directly affects your business interests. E-mail
Alerts were most recently used to end a credit card fraud
scheme across the state of Alabama that directly affected
tire dealers.
Video Training Programs
The Association is in the processing of
building a library of video training tapes for the members. We have started
with the OSHA Compliance Training videos. These are the same videos that
are used by TIA in their training seminars. All of the videos are available
to members of ATDA upon request. Call the ATDA office at 256-616-3587.
Credit Card Processing
RBS Lynks provides our members a low cost
credit card processing program tailored to fit each member’s needs. For
more information on LynkAssist and how it can simplify your reporting needs,
contact RBS Lynk at 800-200-5965.
Scrap Tire Manifests
The Association provides a discounted price
for Scrap Tire Manifests to members. Check the complete price list
below. To order Scrap Tire Manifests, call the ATDA office at
256-616-3587.
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25 Manifests: $6.95 (Member Price),
$7.95
(Non-Member Price)
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50 Manifests: $10.95 (Member Price),
$12.95
(Non-Member Price)
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100 Manifests: $17.95 (Member Price),
$19.95
(Non-Member Price)
**All prices plus shipping.
TPMS
Relearn Charts
Want the Best
TPMS Relearn Chart On
the Market? This Is It!
The new
TPMS
Relearn Chart
has
been released and is available for purchase. The 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.
Forget
the competitor’s TPMS relearn information. The
TIA Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Relearn Chart serves
as a valuable, comprehensive, and quick reference guide that technicians can
easily navigate through to service any vehicle – Foreign AND Domestic
– equipped with TPMS. Your organization won’t want
to be without one! It will save you time and money the first time you use
it.
The Association provides
a discounted price for TPMS Relearn Charts to members. Member Price:
$85.00 / Non-Member Price: $185. (**All prices plus shipping.)
To order call the ATDA office at 256-616-3587.
Strength in Numbers
The Alabama Tire Dealers Association has
more than 140 members. Strength is needed every day as we face new
challenges in the ever changing tire industry. Working together makes each
of us better at what we do as professionals in our industry.
Legislative Watch
The most important challenge facing our
Association today is changes in our scrap tire management laws. The Alabama
Tire Dealers Association has 2 seats on the state Scrap Tire Commission,
which allows us to constantly monitor modifications. The ATDA keeps
its members informed on the changes to the scrap tire law.
