AKRON, Ohio, July 12,
2011 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has formed a new on-highway truck
service network, UNI-MAXX TRUCK CARE. Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems LLC, a
Goodyear subsidiary, and Boss Truck Shops Inc., a subsidiary of Bosselman Inc.,
are the network’s first two members, participating through their on-highway
Wingfoot Truck Care Centers and Boss Shops locations.
The UNI-MAXX TRUCK CARE
network operates 71 on-highway commercial truck maintenance facilities
positioned to provide outstanding service to the trucking industry. Many of the
network’s shops are located at Pilot Travel Centers and Flying J Travel Plazas.
Members of the UNI-MAXX TRUCK CARE network will provide consistent products and
services, a nationwide warranty, and 24/7 roadside assistance.
"Goodyear is
dedicated to establishing a seamless, nationwide network of on-highway truck
service shops that provides consistent products and services to all of our
customers," said Clint Schrock, director of on-highway operations
for Goodyear. "The network will earn our customers' trust through quality
work; safe, clean facilities; and professional, friendly staff."
"At Wingfoot, we
are growing our on-highway presence to provide our customers with more
convenient access to the products and services they need when they are on the
road," said Phillip Kane, president and COO of Wingfoot Commercial Tire
Systems. "Our participation in the UNI-MAXX TRUCK CARE network enables us
to immediately offer customers a more expansive on-highway solution."
"Participating in
this network broadens the Boss Shops footprint across the country in the truck
repair business," said Chuck Bosselman, chairman of Bosselman Inc.
"We're excited about the benefits the UNI-MAXX TRUCK CARE network provides
to Boss' existing and new customers. UNI-MAXX TRUCK CARE will help us and other
network members take care of our customers and gain their trust."
About Wingfoot
Commercial Tire Systems LLC: Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of The
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, operates more than 170 commercial tire
sales, service, and retread facilities nationwide. Wingfoot Commercial
Tire Systems has 37 on-highway Truck Care Centers operating in 15 states. For
more information about Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems, go to www.wingfootct.com. For more information
about Wingfoot Truck Care Centers, go to http://www.wingfoottruckcare.com.
About The Bosselman
Family of Companies: The
Bosselman Family of Companies, headquartered in Grand Island, Neb., owns and
operates 42 Pump & Pantry convenience stores; a Hampton Inn; three Pump
& Pantry Motels; five Motel 6 franchises; eight Bosselman Travel Centers;
six Grandma Max's and Max's Highway Diner Restaurants; Sam Bass' Saloon &
Steakhouse, and Schmooter's; food courts, including Subway, Little Caesars,
Wendy's, and Caribou Coffee; 34 Boss Shops; and the Nebraska Danger Indoor
Professional Football Team. Founded in 1948, Bosselman's has expanded across
the nation in 20 states with over 1,300 employees. For more information, go
to http://www.bosselman.com.
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