Southern Tire Mart at Pilot acquires 42 Goodyear Truck Care Centers

Southern Tire Mart at Pilot (STMP) is accelerating its service expansion with the acquisition of 42 Goodyear Truck Care Centers, increasing maintenance support for commercial fleets nationwide.

Goodyear confirmed the sale, noting it will continue to operate more than 200 company-owned Commercial Tire & Service Centers.

In a statement to Fleet Maintenance affiliate publication Modern Tire Dealer, the company said that the remaining locations will continue to be a cornerstone of the company’s commercial tire go-to-market strategy, offering trusted tires, reliable services, and powerful management tools to help fleet customers lower operating costs, maximize uptime, and improve efficiency."

With the newly acquired sites, STMP plans to operate 145 locations by the end of 2025. The combined Southern Tire Mart and STMP network will total around 370 locations nationwide.

“We’re expanding and renovating our network across the country as we work to help provide professional drivers nationwide with a quick and efficient truck repair experience,” said John Boynton, president of STMP. “The work that drivers do is instrumental and we’re working to help keep them safe and on the move, no matter where they are.”

Boynton said the broader STM footprint, which currently includes more than 220 locations, allows the company to scale its tire and maintenance offering with more consistent coverage. "We are strengthening our nationwide service network and expanding our ability to provide the high-quality tire, maintenance and fleet services professional drivers rely on. While we are growing rapidly, our commitment to exceptional service and customer support remains unchanged."

He added that the company’s long-term goal has been to build a service network large enough to offer fleets reliable and trusted support across the country. “Through strategic acquisitions and continuous investment in our infrastructure, we are delivering on our commitment to keep drivers safe, efficient and supported, wherever they are on the road."