CMA adds Kevin McGuinness as regional sales manager

Published: Dec 9, 2022

CMA and Double Coin, a tire manufacturer and marketer, recently announced the appointment of South Atlantic Regional Sales Manager, Kevin McGuinness. In this role, McGuinness will have responsibility for sales in the states of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida. McGuinness has 10 years’ experience in sales, business development and account management, having worked for companies such as Best-One Tire – Great Lakes and Best Drive Tire.

“This position is key in our strategic growth of Double Coin products” said Aaron Murphy, Senior Vice President, CMA. “Kevin’s understanding of the commercial tire dealer needs allows him special insight into creating programs that work in the market. We’re happy to have him on our growing team.”

Direct labor vs. indirect labor in fleet shops

Keeping tabs on labor expenditures is important, but make sure you’re taking everything into account before assigning blame.

By Darry Stuart

Published: Mar 15, 2024

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Direct labor vs. indirect labor: what do these terms mean? And how much of each is happening in your shop?When this subject comes up, general comments always end up saying that the techs must be hanging around doing nothing. Most who read the data only read the direct data and not the indirect data breakdown. And most shops do not pay attention to the indirect data, so therefore it is a good, appropriate question.