Aeolus Tire Canada to raise prices on commercial products

Aeolus Tire Canada will increase prices on its Cargo Power brand commercial tire products by up to 5% next month. The increase is driven by higher raw material and transportation…

Myths still hold back retread use despite cost, safety, environmental benefits

High-quality casings, regular tire maintenance and multiple retreads deliver the lowest total cost for fleets, along with strong safety performance and significant environmental benefits. This is the key to making…

Trident Truck Parts named exclusive Ontario distributor for Pirelli TBR tires

Trident Truck Parts has been appointed the exclusive distributor of Pirelli truck and bus radial (TBR) tires in Ontario, under an agreement with Prometeon Tyre Group. The Oakville, Ont.-based company…

McCarthy Tire marks 100 years, announces leadership transition

McCarthy Tire Service celebrates its 100th anniversary with a planned leadership transition and growth plans aimed at expansion of its footprint and service offerings. The company gathered almost 300…

Zero In on… Retreading

Retreading is now gaining renewed attention as it allows fleets to extend tyre life, reduce waste, and lower operating costs. At a time when sustainability and cost control are…

OK Tire highlights growth strategy, launches new video series at 2026 conference

OK Tire Stores used its 2026 annual conference to showcase strong early results from its evolving business model while reinforcing its focus on independently owned dealers. The three-day event, held…

UPS approves Equal Flexx following two-year evaluation

IMI says its Equal Flexx internal wheel-end balancer has been approved by UPS after a two-year field evaluation across multiple commercial tire applications. The product will…

Michelin unveils new retread, trailer tire monitoring technologies

Michelin North America announced the launch of TreadVision by Michelin Retread Technologies, a new approach to the retread process using artificial intelligence and advanced data insights to enhance retread quality. Speaking…

Tire recycling issues resurface in Ontario as regulatory changes, processing disputes strain the system

Concerns about Ontario’s tire recycling system are resurfacing, as industry players warn that regulatory changes and processing disruptions are destabilizing the network responsible for collecting and recycling scrap tires. At…

Martins Industries buys Bruno Wessel and Road Grip

Martins Industries has expanded its winter traction product lineup with the acquisition of tire stud brands Bruno Wessel and Road Grip. The Farnham, Que.-based company said the deal adds a…

Zero In on…Low Rolling Resistance Tires

Low rolling resistance tires are often marketed as fuel savers. But what actually makes a tire “low rolling resistance”? James Menzies spoke with Jim Garrett, product manager at Michelin,…

Bridgestone to roll out new fleet portal

Bridgestone Americas says it is introducing a new digital platform designed to simplify fleet management. The company says its new Fleet Portal integrates multiple fleet management tools and services into…

McCarthy Tire acquires Henise Tire Service’s commercial fleet business

McCarthy Tire Service has expanded its commercial tire business with the acquisition of the commercial fleet operations of Henise Tire Service. The Wilkes-Barre, Penn.-based company announced it has purchased Henise…

Groupe Desharnais expands Quebec footprint with acquisition of Pneus St-David

Groupe Desharnais is expanding its presence in Quebec’s tire and mechanical services market through the acquisition of Pneus St-David, a long-established Lévis business serving commercial and heavy-duty transportation customers. The…

Used tires pile up across Ontario while fleets, customers keep paying recycling fees

Ontario’s decision to lower mandatory tire recycling targets has created a system that can remain fully compliant on paper while allowing ‘millions’ of used tires to pile up across the…