ATLANTA—Distributor TireHub L.L.C will expand into six new markets by year-end to grow its footprint to 79 tire warehouses in 34 states.
A joint-venture between Bridgestone Americas Inc. and Goodyear, TireHub said the goal was to improve customer service by growing its national coverage. The company ranks as the third largest tire wholesaler in the U.S., based on number of warehouses.
The new distribution centers (D/Cs) are in Shreveport, La. (opened Oct. 17); Beltsville, Md. (Nov. 14); Greenville, S.C. (Nov. 21); Tulsa, Okla. (Dec. 5); Grand Rapids, Mich. (Dec. 5); and Spokane, Wash. (to open this month).
"As a customer-centric company, we are excited to have the opportunity to introduce new customers to the products, programs and service that TireHub has to offer," TireHub CEO Ted Becker said. "Simultaneously, we look forward to elevating the service and experience of existing customers through enhanced availability and delivery timing."