The towing industry recently lost a legendary towing professional and great man, Alan Eadie. Our team at Tow Canada has lots of great memories of him and mourns his loss. “Alan was a wonderful person, I looked forward to our time at the Provincial Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO) Tow Show and American Towman. He […]
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The Ontario government is establishing a task force to improve provincial oversight of the towing industry. The task force will help develop a regulatory model that will increase safety and enforcement, clarify protections for consumers, improve industry standards, and consider tougher penalties for violators. As announced in the press release, the government is taking this
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Maximize Efficiency for Day-to-Day Loads Talbert Manufacturing offers its Tag-A-Long Austin Carry-All Series (AC Series) Trailers to minimize load times and maximize productivity for everyday hauling of small- to mid-size equipment. The line of 10- to 25-ton tag-a-long trailers features industry-leading loaded deck heights, durable construction and a low, 7-degree load angle to transport a
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by Sarah Bruce A British Columbia towing company is changing the industry’s image by adding a hybrid tow truck to their fleet. In a time when towers everywhere are working to elevate the level of professionalism in the industry, introducing a hybrid tow truck is just one way Mario’s Towing is doing their part to
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Subscribe to Tow Canada and receive two years for the price of one! In appreciation of both towing professionals and great dads, we are offering two years of Tow Canada for the price of one! Providing tow operators and industry supporters across the country with quality content is our top priority. Tow Canada magazine features
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Hino Motors Canada recently announced its annual accolades during a virtual dealer town hall meeting. The 2019 Hino Dealer of the Year was awarded to Tri Truck Centre of Barrie, Ontario. With over 30 years as a long-standing Hino Dealership, Tri Truck is not new to this prominent award. They have been awarded this honour
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Ten outstanding industry leaders have been selected for induction into the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum as the Class of 2020. Troy Barnett (Sierra Vista, AZ), Ron Bressler (Morgantown, PA), Stacey Tucker Canterbury (Bremerton, WA), Tom Griffin (Hixson, TN), Norman Horton (Newville, AL), Phil Howard (Kennesaw, GA), Luc Le Baron (Brunoy,
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Identifying hazards and risks on the roadways plays a vital role in protecting roadside personnel, including tow and recovery operators, truck drivers, and first responders. Appropriate road traffic control techniques that direct and instruct approaching motorists are equally important in reducing accidents. To make a positive impact on roadway safety, a new independent project called
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Photos: courtesy of Yvonne Crabb It is with heavy hearts that the towing industry says goodbye to one of its great icons Don Crabb, nicknamed by his towing fellows as “The Silver Fox” for his distinct mane of silver hair. Crabb was a passionate tow operator who, among other things, built and operated two successful
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A representation for the towing and recovery industry. Miller Industries has created a first responder badge for the towing and recovery industry. In the company’s press release, it said, “It is during these times that we, as an industry, and as a nation, truly shine. This is simple to see by witnessing the outpouring of
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