LAS VEGAS (Oct. 31, 2000) — Toyo Tire (U.S.A.) Corp. unveiled a new training and certification program for commercial tire service technicians during its annual dealer meeting in Las Vegas, Oct. 31.
Patterned after the company´s existing training and certification program for retail tire service technicians, the new ``Toyo Commercial Certification program,´´ will offer dealership employees training and testing in basic tire knowledge, Toyo products and product applications.
The gathering, held in conjunction with the huge Automotive Aftermarket Industries Week trade shows in Las Vegas, also marked the introduction of three new tire offerings: the Toyo M-147 skid-steer tire, Toyo Open Country AT light truck tire and a new 23-inch Proxes ultra-high-performance passenger tire.