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Coming Soon: Our New Ypsilanti Location on Bestech Drive!
Big things are rolling into Ypsilanti! Shrader Tire & Oil is expanding with a brand-new location on Bestech Drive—coming soon. The new facility will feature drive-thru bays and offer expanded mechanical services for fleet customers. Watch our time-lapse sign installation and request service today at our Morgan Road location while we get ready to open!
Get Roadcheck Ready: CVSA 2025 Focuses on Tire Safety
Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) conducts its International Roadcheck—an intensive 72-hour inspection blitz across North America. This year, from May 13–15th, the spotlight is on something we know better than most: tires. Why Tires? Tires are...
77 Years Strong: Celebrating with Service & Smiles
In April 2025, Shrader Tire & Oil proudly celebrated 77 years of keeping the transportation industry rolling and safe. To mark the milestone, we took a week to reflect on where we’ve been—and who’s helped us get here. We kicked off the celebration by thanking the...
FELDBAUER TO JOIN SHRADER TIRE & OIL IN LEADERSHIP ROLE
TOLEDO, Ohio – Tire industry veteran Bob Feldbauer has been named Chief Operating Officer at Shrader Tire & Oil. He will assume the role on January 1, 2025. “We are excited to announce this new position at Shrader Tire & Oil,” said Joe Shrader, President and...
Maintenance For Your Truck: Don’t Ignore Your Coolant!
Coolant Maintenance Best Practices By Walt M. Collier | Chevron An engine coolant and an antifreeze are the same thing. It’s the one fluid that stays in a truck’s system through all seasons, protecting the engine from overheating in hot weather and from freezing up...
Oil Saving Solution: Extending Oil Drains
Article courtesy of Chevron Lube Matters Extending oil drains is a beneficial way of squeezing every ounce of usage out of your lubrication, avoiding waste and saving money. There are several tools and resources available to optimize and extend your drain intervals...
Celebrating 30 years of manufacturing retreads
Shrader Tire and Oil is celebrating 30 years of manufacturing retreads this year. The Toledo, Ohio-based company celebrated 75 years of being in business in 2023 and reached the new milestone in 2024. “Getting into the retread manufacturing business has been a key to...
For Customer Satisfaction, Michelin Is No. 1!
Customers agree: Michelin is No. 1. Michelin achieved a notable accomplishment in the 2024 U.S. Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study by winning its 100th, 101st, and 102nd J.D. Power Awards. Michelin achieved top scores for Luxury, Passenger Car, and...
Shrader Tire & Oil celebrates Earth Day 2024
Shrader Tire and Oil’s Pemberville Retread Plant Receives High Audit Scores
Congratulations are in order for our very own MRT II plant - located in Pemberville, Ohio - after Michelin gave high marks to the retread facility in its annual audit. “My team deserves all the credit,” said MRT II Manager John Taylor. “They are a great team that...
