(SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, ON) – On February 4, 2026, shortly before 2:00 p.m., members of the Huronia West Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment responded to a report of a dump truck that had lost a wheel while travelling eastbound on Highway 26 in Springwater Township.
An officer located the truck a short time later in a nearby parking lot. With assistance from the Central Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team, the vehicle underwent a commercial motor vehicle inspection.
During the inspection, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)‑certified officer determined that:
• The trailer was loaded beyond its manufacturer weight‑rating
• A large slice was present in the sidewall of one of the remaining tires
• The company’s Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) had expired
• The cause of the wheel separation was identified
As a result, a 33‑year‑old driver from Brampton has been charged with the following offences:
• Wheel separation – commercial motor vehicle
• Operate unsafe combination of vehicles – commercial motor vehicle
• Overweight vehicle
• Drive commercial motor vehicle with a major defect
• Fail to ensure performance standards are met
• Fail to enter defect in daily inspection report
• Improper tires – drawn vehicle – commercial motor vehicle
• Operate commercial motor vehicle – no valid CVOR certificate
The accused was served a summons and is scheduled to appear at the Barrie Provincial Courthouse on April 29, 2026, to answer to the charges.
The trailer’s plate and annual inspection certificate were removed. The trailer must pass a full safety inspection before a new plate can be issued.
The OPP remains committed to traffic safety and continues to participate in initiatives and inspections focused on commercial motor vehicles. We rely on professional drivers to help maintain safe and responsible roadways for all users.
More information on commercial motor vehicle requirements is available at:
http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/trucks/commercial-vehicle-safety-requirements.shtml
