Wheel-End Wisdom

About Wheel-End Wisdom

Welcome to Wheel End Wisdom, where we break down what really drives tire and wheel-end performance in the trucking industry. Each episode explores real-world challenges that impact safety, uptime, and performance, from everyday maintenance practices to the latest trends shaping the industry. We focus on what matters most in the shop and on the road, and explore how IMI's solutions help reduce risk, improve efficiency, and keep operations running smoothly. Whether you’re a technician, fleet professional, or industry enthusiast, Wheel End Wisdom delivers practical insight, with just a touch of questionable humor along the way!

Publisher

IMI

Category

business · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 May 2025

Latest episode

8 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Jul 2026

   Why Commercial Truck Shops Are Overwhelmed & What Elite Operations Do Differently

   In this episode of Wheel-End Wisdom, host Tim Gillespie sits down with guests Brandon Fehn, our North Central Territory Manager, and Northeast Territory Manager, Bill Wildermuth, to tackle one of the biggest challenges hitting commercial fleets today – overloaded shops, technician shortages, and the hidden costs of emergency breakdowns. Whether you’re a shop owner, a fleet manager, or an industry pro, this conversation is packed with real-world insights on how to keep trucks moving and operat...

2. 

   18 Jun 2026

   The Tool That Fixed What Wire Brushes Couldn’t

   In this episode of Wheel-End Wisdom, host Tim Gillespie sits down with guests Brock Hetherington and Tim Stover to talk about the challenges happening in wheel-end maintenance today. From stud prep and the R.I.S.T. method, to why proper cleaning before reassembly matters, this conversation dives into the details that impact safety, consistency, and performance every day. Tim Stover shares the story behind the WHEEL TEQ Stud & Hub Cleaner; a patented, American-made product developed after...

3. 

   10 Jun 2026

   Shop Safety Secrets: Let's Talk "Shop Glitter"

   In this episode of Wheel-End Wisdom, host Tim Gillespie sits down with Eddie Steffes and Bob Bortner to talk about one of the most overlooked hazards in commercial tire shops: slip hazards, messy bays, and what we call “shop glitter” or balancing beads. Together, they break down: - How to spot a safe vs. unsafe shop the moment you walk in - Why a fast-paced environment is the #1 driver of shop accidents - The “penguin walk” and “old man shuffle” - What leadership can do right now...

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YouTube views

57,895

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100

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Quality

62

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

0

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