Ontario fleets will soon pay increased recycling fees for every tire they buy as the province's tire recycling crisis continues to worsen. From August 1, the environmental management fee for a heavy and medium truck tire will increase to $16, and passenger tire fees will increase by 20%, to $6…
Continental has agreed to sell its industrial business ContiTech to investment firm Lone Star Funds for $4.7 billion, completing a multi-year restructuring that will leave the German manufacturer to focus solely on its global tire business. The deal marks the latest step in Continental's strategic realignment following the 2025 spin-off…
Police have charged a truck driver and his company after a wheel on the trailer he was hauling separated from the interchange on Highway 17 in Ontario. On February 21, at approximately 11:15 a.m., members of the James Bay, Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a commercial motor…
American tire distributors (ATD) has expanded the commercial tire portfolio by adding double currency products. Starting in mid -October, the full list of tire double coins will be available throughout the ATD distribution network, the company said. (Photo: ATD) "We are excited to welcome the double currency to our portfolio,"…
Mechanical hunter He has released his new Maverick Pro Center-Clamp Tire Changer. It has an ergonomic pick-and-hand wheel lift capable of lifting and leaning heavy complexes and 19.5s up to 175 kg (79 kg) in one motion, according to a press release. The lift maintains its place while increasing and…
Bridgestone Americas It has introduced the new Bridgestone W920, a radial tire with all weather designed for use all year long in truck fleet. The tire features the company's enliten technology, which has been developed to expand tire life, maximize attraction and support the viability goals, according to a press…
Hankook tire introduced the SmartLine AL50, a new truck and bus radial (TBR) tire designed for the car transport segment, with a focus on durability and long-haul efficiency. The SmartLine AL50, with a load range of 7,390 pounds per tire, is designed with multi-season performance and advanced technology to improve…
Aeolus Tire has appointed Darryl Gray as its national OE, commercial product manager. Darryl Gray (Photo: Aeolus Tire) "In his new role Darryl will focus on expanding Aeolus' presence with existing customers as well as working to identify new opportunities with manufacturers across the country," Aeolus said in a statement.…
Toyo Tire Canada launched its newest heavy-duty all-terrain tire for on- and off-road use, the Toyo M325. Part of the Toyo M-Line commercial tire range, the M325 serves the construction, mining, energy and forestry industries. (Photo: Toyo Tires) The M325 features e-balance technology for a consistent tread profile and even…
Doran Manufacturing launched the Doran 360 SmartLink TPMS Tablet, a tool designed to streamline tire pressure and temperature data collection during equipment inspections. The company claims its tablet allows users to wirelessly read and record digital tire data, improving the accuracy and efficiency of tire checks. Built on an Android…
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