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PitPro Automation announced on June 17 a fully automated system for tire changes and rotations for Class 3 and smaller fleet vehicles. According to the company, the system completes four tire changes in under 15 minutes, reducing vehicle downtime by 80-90% compared to traditional methods that take between one and a half to four hours.  

Fleet owners can request early access to pilot systems at their depots, with nationwide availability planned for 2026.

Tire service remains one of the most physically demanding, injury-prone, and time-consuming tasks in maintenance operations, PitPro said in a statement.

“Managing service operations across 10,000+ Ford dealers, I saw how downtime and technician shortages cripple fleet profitability daily. PitPro's fleet-focused automation directly solves these operational challenges that impact customer deliveries while improving efficiency,” said Ted Cannis, Former CEO of Ford Pro and Ford Customer Service Division.

PitPro's Technology & Expansion Plans

The PitPro automated wheel changer is designed to fit into a single service bay intended for Class 2/3 and below vehicle repair. Once a vehicle drives onto the platform, two gantries work in tandem to simultaneously begin a coordinated tire change. The system operates in sync to efficiently swap all wheels with minimal manual input.

The company is serving the $175 billion domestic automotive repair market, beginning with the $50 billion tire service segment before expanding to additional maintenance categories including brakes, alignment, and other preventive services.

PitPro's Leadership & Vision

PitPro was founded by Jeremy Conrad and Gui Cavalcanti. As an officer in the United States Air Force, Conrad worked on weapons-grade lasers and missile defense systems. He co-founded Lemnos Labs, a hardware-focused seed-stage venture capital firm, and Quartz, a construction technology startup. 

Cavalcanti is a robotics engineer and entrepreneur known for his work on large-scale robots designed to work in challenging real-world environments. Prior to PitPro, he worked at Boston Dynamics and Third Wave Automation, and co-founded Artisan's Asylum and MegaBots.

"PitPro's goal is to provide a fast, reliable solution for tire changes and rotations, tailored to the needs of fleet operators," said Jeremy Conrad, co-founder and CEO at PitPro Automation. "We want to modernize fleet maintenance by offering a scalable, safe, and technician-friendly alternative to traditional tire service.