Costs

Purcell RDH Deal: The Cost-Per-Mile Math on Fleet Retreads

Purcell Tire's RDH acquisition explained through fleet cost-per-mile economics: why retreads win on miles-per-dollar, and what to ask before you sign.

Jun 12, 2026 Priya Raman 9 min read

Toyo Tires Q1 2026: Read the Price Letter, Not the Profit Line

Toyo Tires Q1 2026 profit rose on a forex swing, not tire margin — here's what the 5% truck-tire hike means for your buy.

Jun 1, 2026 Ray Donnelly 10 min read

Tariff costs hit shops hard: $60k gaps

A single vacancy costs $60,000 monthly. Don't let tariff-driven parts inflation kill your margin while labor gaps widen.

May 21, 2026 Ray Donnelly 8 min read