With over 300 million automotive tires shipped each year, including over 200 million replacement tires as well as over 50 million tires that are used in OEM production, there is high demand for safely storing and transporting tires. There are several factors to look at when choosing a logistics partner in the tire industry.
- Experience with tires from both the storage and transportation perspective.
- An understanding of the special characteristics of tire storage, including DOT management, conicity and racking set-up and tear down, and single tire serial tracking.
- The ability to flexibly staff to meet the high labor demands of tire loading/unloading.
- Familiarity with the inspection process for tires, including bead inspection and warping.
- Experience loading and unloading tires, either using fishbone stacking or traditional stacking.
- A partner with an asset fleet, that is comfortable and experienced with the transport of tires.
Logos currently works with a top 20 global tire manufacturer at our Toledo, OH warehouse. With a daily throughput of over 1000 tires, and up to 80,000 tires on hand, this is a large facility, handing the flow of tires into a large OEM assembly plant. Logos has worked with the tire manufacturer to establish SOP’s including unloading from a container, inspection, categorization by DOT and conicity, and safe storage. Logos works within the manufactures ERP system, obtaining releases from the OEM, pulling stock, and safely transporting the tires on our own assets to the next step in the production chain. Outbound shipments often exceed 5 per day.
If you are searching for a partner with a deep understanding of the unique characteristics of tire storage and transportation, Logos can provide a ready-made solution. Please reach out today to schedule a tour of our facility and see in-person our commitment to this industry.
