Driver Charged After Travelling More than 100 Km Down Hwy. 17 While Missing a Tire

Truck travelled more than 100 km without a tire: OPP

The OPP are reminding motorists to inspect their vehicle before hitting the road

Driver charged after travelling more than 100 km down Hwy. 17 while missing a tire

A commercial truck driver and his Manitoba-based company face charges after OPP say he travelled more than 100 kilometres on Highway 17 with a missing tire.

Cops accuse truck driver of traveling more than 60 miles without a tire

Police say that a truck driver is facing multiple charges after driving dozens of miles on Ontario roadways with a major tire malfunction. On February 14, 2026, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) – North West Region reported an encounter with a semi truck suffering a major tire issue in the Marathon area. “Traveling more than 100 km [62 miles] without a tire, the driver of this commercial motor vehicle is now facing multiple charges for unsafe oper…