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August 2026 Jobs Report: Payrolls Jump 162,000 and July’s Negative Print Disappears

August added 162,000 jobs, five times the 12-month average, and July's -23,000 was revised to...

Succession Planning in Tire Manufacturing: What Happens When Your Plant Leadership Retires

Between 2025 and 2027, 1.8 million manufacturing workers reach retirement age — and 40–45% of...

Commercial Tire Technician vs. Retail Tire Technician: Which Path Is Right for You?

July 2026 Jobs Report: What a Negative Payroll Number Means for the Tire Industry

The U.S. economy shed 23,000 jobs in July — the first negative print of this...

How to Improve Company Culture in the Tire Manufacturing Industry

Manufacturing turnover costs $35,700 per departure. Here's what actually improves company culture in tire manufacturing...

June 2026 Jobs Report: What 57,000 Jobs Added Means for the Tire Industry

The U.S. economy added just 57,000 jobs in June — well below the 110,000 forecast....

Tire Plant Manager Career Guide: Roles, Salary, and Path to Leadership

Tire plant managers earn $130,000–$220,000+. This complete career guide maps the 6-level path from production...

Tire Sales Representative Career Path: From Entry-Level to Regional Leadership

Tire sales offers a clear path from entry-level counter sales to six-figure territory management and...

The Tire Industry in 2026: Jobs, Salaries, and Career Opportunities

The U.S. tire market is worth $26.8 billion in 2026 and supports over 801,000 jobs...

172,000 Jobs Added. So Why Does Hiring Still Feel Slow?

172,000 jobs added in May, unemployment stuck at 4.3% for nearly a year. Here's what...
Automotive Industry Salary Guide 2026
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