Commercial Tire
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Independent Tire Retailer, Commercial Tire Dealer |
| Founded | Boise, Idaho, United States (1968) |
| Headquarters | , |
Number of locations | More than 40 outlets throughout Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Utah |
Key people | Bob Schwenkfelder, Trent Schwenkfelder |
| Products | Tires, Shocks and Struts, Car Batteries |
| Services | Motor Oil Change, Wheel alignment, Brake Services, Fluid Flushes |
| Website | www.commercialtire.com |
Commercial Tire operates as a network of tire retailers across the United States, offering tires and related automotive services for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and agricultural equipment.
History
The company’s first store was established in 1968 by J.R. "Bob" Schwenkfelder in downtown Boise, Idaho.[1] This original location continues to operate amid the company’s expanding presence across Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Utah. The corporate headquarters is situated in Meridian, Idaho and is overseen by Bob alongside his son Trent.
A pivotal moment in the company’s growth was Bob securing the distribution rights for the Bridgestone tire brand in 1969, during its early introduction to the U.S. market when it was still gaining recognition.[2] Today, Bridgestone remains a core tire brand offered by Commercial Tire, alongside other prominent names such as Firestone, Cooper, and Yokohama.
Recognition
In 2015, Modern Tire Dealer, a leading industry publication, ranked Commercial Tire among its Top 100 Independent Tire Dealers[3] as well as placing it within the Top 25 Commercial Tire Dealers,[4] ranking #30 and #16 respectively. Additionally, Bob Schwenkfelder has been acknowledged by the Idaho Business Review for his impactful leadership as a CEO.[5][6]
Media
The Mechanic Minute video series, offering vehicle maintenance advice and detailed tire-related technical insights, is available on both YouTube and the Commercial Tire website. These videos are accompanied by a blog hosted on their platform.
References
- ↑ Allen, Drew (21 May 2015). "BUSINESS LEADERS IN IDAHO HIGHLIGHTED THROUGH VIDEO". Peppershock Media. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
- ↑ "Our History". Bridgestone Americas, Inc. Bridgestone. 9 September 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
- ↑ "2015 Modern Tire Dealer 100: The top independent tire dealers in the U.S." (PDF). Modern Tire Dealer. 1 November 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
- ↑ "Top 25 U.S. commercial tire dealers in 2015" (PDF). Modern Tire Dealer. 2 November 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
- ↑ Huff, Jeanne (3 October 2015). "IBR announces 2015 CEO of Influence names". Idaho Business Review. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
- ↑ "Nashville Mobile Tire Repair".