News & Resources
Paving The Way for Heavy Duty Synthetic Oil
The more you understand the benefits of synthetic oil, the better your fleet will be. Contact Shrader Tire and Oil today for details on which synthetic oil is right for you!
Retread Tires: The Safe, Reliable Choice
Retread tires are created by removing a worn-out tire tread and applying a new one, without having to deal with the components required to produce new casings. So, what’s the benefit to you, and why should they take the place of a new tires? To put it simply, retread...
Retreads Reimagined: 7 Retread Myths in the Trucking Industry
If you’re in the trucking industry, you’ve heard many myths about retreads. For example, you may think you will save more money by buying and discarding lower priced imports than by retreading quality casings. Or you may believe all the “gators” you see on the road...
One Answer to Soaring Diesel Fuel Prices: A Different Engine Oil
By SHAWN WHITACRE/For Chevron With diesel fuel prices surging north of $5.00 per gallon across the country, fleet operators are looking for more ways to control their biggest operating expense by increasing fuel economy. Most likely you are already doing all you can...
Safety First! Seat Belt Enforcement Blitz Begins
TOLEDO (May 24) -- Highway patrols in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and West Virginia are joining forces this week on a safety belt enforcement blitz. The special enforcement will continue through Memorial Day. The high-visibility enforcement will...
Is Your Fleet Ready for International Roadcheck Blitz?
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced this year’s International Roadcheck dates as May 17-19 with a focus on wheel ends. International Roadcheck is a 72-hour high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection and enforcement...
Happy Earth Day
TOLEDO, Ohio (April 22, 2022) – Today is Earth Day in the United States, but in the truck tire retread industry, we believe in celebrating the environment every day. Recycling end-of-life tires is a major challenge for the tire industry and its customers. Around...
Shrader Tire & Oil Turns 74!
Happy Birthday, Shrader Tire & Oil! April 19, 2022 -- In the spring of 1948, Jim and Bernie Shrader founded Shrader Tire & Oil in Toledo, Ohio. A true family business, Jim and Bernie’s children Jim Jr., Gerri, and Patti filled roles in the company after...
Goodyear Researching Dandelion-Based Natural Rubber with DOD
What’s the latest in the tire industry? How about turning dandelions into natural rubber? Goodyear is collaborating with the Department of Defense, United States Air Force and other organizations to develop a dandelion-sourced natural rubber for military vehicles,...
Joe Shrader Honored with People of Vision Award
March 17, 2022 (Toledo, OH) The Ohio Affiliate of Prevent Blindness was proud to honor Joe Shrader and Shrader Tire & Oil this week at a dinner event at The Franciscan Center at Lourdes University. Since 1985, The Ohio Affiliate of Prevent Blindness (PBO) has...
