Earthmover Tire Service (ETS) Hands-On Training
Upcoming Class: December 16-19 in Brooksville, FL
Hands-On Training for Professional OTR Tire Technicians
Certified CTS Instructor Training
Upcoming Class: Sept. 30 -Oct. 2 in Youngstown, OH
Classes for Professional Commercial Tire Technicians
Certified ATS Advanced Instructor Training
Upcoming Class: September 23-26, Columbus, OH
Classes for Professional Passenger and Light Truck Tire Technicians
Retail Multi-Unit Leadership Training
Retail Tire Store Leadership Training
2025-26 TIA Board Nominations
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Submit Your Nominations by 5:00 p.m., Monday, Sept. 1st
Who We Are
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 or retreaded tires, and also those suppliers or individuals who furnish equipment, material or services to the industry. TIA is the leading advocate as well as instructor in technical training of tire service technicians.
Our Mission
The mission of TIA is to promote tire safety through training and education, to act as the principal advocate in government affairs and to enhance the image and professionalism of the industry so that our member businesses may be more successful. TIA has members from all 50 states and around the globe.
Training
Tire safety starts with trained technicians. From hands-on training and certification for experienced technicians, to basic online training for new hires, TIA offers programs that can be used by large and small companies alike.
Membership
Benefits of Being a Member
Joining TIA makes you part of a community that offers professional development, tire technician training, networking and government advocacy. In short, TIA is about helping its members succeed.
Advocacy
State Legislation Update
TIA serves as a daily watchdog for federal and state legislation affecting tire dealers and the tire industry.
Resources
Find It Here
Whether its help finding a certified tire dealer, OSHA mount/demount and rim matching charts, best management practices, government directories or something else, TIA is the go-to resource for the entire tire industry.
Consumer Safety
TIA’s consumer safety videos are designed to educate motorists on the proper maintenance guidelines for passenger and light truck tires and tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS).
Learn More
Tire Safety Starts With Inspection
Tire Safety Starts With Tire Selection
Tire Safety Starts With Tire Registration
Tire Safety Starts With Tire Repair
Tire Safety Starts With TPMS
Tire Safety Starts With Winter Tires
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Latest News
Early-Bird Registration Now Open for TIA's 71st Annual Off-the-Road Tire Conference in Orlando, FL
Bowie, Md. – The Tire Industry Association (TIA) is pleased to announce that early-bird registration is now open for the 71st Annual Off-the-Road (OTR) Tire Conference, taking place February 18–21, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. More than just a conference, it’s a gathering of the industry's most engaged professionals, focused on growth, connection, and the future of OTR tires.
President Signs Historic Tax Relief Bill, Making Estate Tax Exemption Permanent
Bowie, Md. — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) applauds the permanent estate tax relief included in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB), signed into law by President Trump on July 4. The legislation marks a significant step forward for family-owned businesses, delivering long-awaited certainty by making the federal estate tax exemption levels permanent.
TIA Opens Nominations for the 2026 Marvin Bozarth ETS Technician of the Year Award
BOWIE, MD — Following the successful presentation of the inaugural Marvin Bozarth ETS Technician of the Year Award at the 2025 OTR Tire Conference, the Tire Industry Association (TIA) is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 award.
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