Community Wholesale Tire Inc. recently opened its fourth distribution center. The 77,000-square-foot warehouse, located in Peoria, Ill., gives the company nearly 600,000 square feet of warehouse space.
The company also operates warehouses in Kansas City, Springfield, and St. Louis, Mo. It distributes to tire dealers in nine states: Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Arkansas and Oklahoma. It has
"The additional warehouse space in Peoria allows us to better service our existing northern and central Illinois and Iowa customers, and expand our overall marketing area," said Andy Berra, president.
Community Wholesale Tire has been a family owned and operated business for more than 80 years, with all four owners, as well as other family members, active in the company. It is one of the largest family-owned tire distributors in the Midwest.
The company has more than 200 employees with an average length of employment at over eight years. Twenty employees have been with the company for 20 years and five for 40 or more years.
Community Wholesale Tire says it is committed to excellent customer service for every dealer, big or small. The company offers a wide selection of tire brands, a proprietary online ordering system, and a "No Hassle" warranty and return policy.
The company also oversees the Independent Tire Dealers (ITD) buying group. Composed of Community Wholesale Tire’s select retail dealers, it is a licensed, registered trademark for the company’s marketing program.
For further information on the company, visit www.communitytire.com.
