Author: Team Tire Talent

May 27, 2026
Candidate Blog, Employer Blog

Tire Technician Retention Strategies for 2026: How to Stop Losing Your Best Technicians

With average tenure of just 1–2 years and 413,000 separation-driven openings projected through 2026, tire...

May 25, 2026
Candidate Blog, Employer Blog

Tire Industry Career Path 2026: How to Advance from Technician to Plant Manager

The tire industry career path offers two distinct tracks — service/sales and manufacturing — each...

May 14, 2026
Candidate Blog

Tire Industry Salary Guide 2026: What Every Role Actually Pays

Generic tire industry salary averages are useless — they blend a $200K plant manager with...

April 7, 2026
Tire Updates

March 2026 Jobs Report: U.S. Payrolls Rebound but Hiring Momentum Remains Limited

April 7, 2026
Employer Blog

25 Tire Sales Representative Interview Questions: A Complete 2026 Hiring Guide

Finding a great tire sales rep is harder than it looks. The best candidates are...

March 10, 2026
Tire Updates

U.S. Payrolls Slip in February 2026 as Labor Market Momentum Remains Weak

U.S. payrolls fell by 92,000 jobs in February 2026, signaling slowing labor market momentum. Here’s...

February 20, 2026
Employer Blog

Workforce Trends Shaping Automotive in 2026: What U.S. Tire & Auto Employers Must Prepare For

More than half of U.S. tire businesses are struggling to fill open roles and the...

February 12, 2026
Tire Updates

January 2026 Jobs Report: What It Means for the Tire Industry

February 3, 2026
Employer Blog

Why 55% of Tire Businesses Can’t Fill Open Roles (And How to Fix It)

More than half of U.S. tire businesses are struggling to fill open roles and the...

January 11, 2026
Employer Blog

The Cooling Economy: What the December 2025 Labor Report Means for the Tire Industry

Automotive Industry Salary Guide 2026

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