Totem Towing may have started as a sideline but it has become a major operation. by Pat Rediger What began as a simple purchase of a tow truck for three local service stations has grown to become the largest towing company in the Greater Victoria area in British Columbia.“The company started in 1973 when Neil […]
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For 50 years, Jerr-Dan has defined towing and recovery industry standards for performance, reliability, and service. Jerr-Dan offers an extensive range of standard, medium and heavy-duty wreckers, carriers, and rotators. Each truck offers superior engineering for strength and stability, reliability, and versatility to exceed the expectations of a demanding industry. Wrecker From simple breakdowns to extreme
Cover photo courtesy of Todd Babchuk, Clover Towing, Surrey, B.C. The Christmas countdown has started. While most people are cleaning their houses and putting decorations up, tow operators are polishing and embellishing their trucks to take them to the streets to spread Christmas joy. Some operators decorate their rides themselves with help from their coworkers
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In-The-Ditch has released a service bulletin about welds on some of their products. Owners of affected products are advised to perform an inspection as described in the bulletin. For more information: https://intheditch.com/FW2_Product_Bulletin_ITD0726.php
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A memorial convoy of more than 80 trucks drove through Moncton, New Brunswick, to pay tribute to Brandyn Comtois, a 22-year-old tow operator, who died in a collision with a transport truck on Highway 11 in Kouchibouguac on September 11. According to the police investigation, his tow truck crossed the centreline and hit the rear of
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by Tony D’Anjou, Dominic Hébert What does it take to move a barge down a slope? For Remorquage Provincial Jacques D’Anjou it took three days, two tow trucks, a dozen marine airbags, and a lot of coordination. When Remorquage Provincial Jacques D’Anjou, of Rimouski, Quebec, got a call from a contractor, Polo Gauthier, owner of
For too long, tow operators have underestimated their value, but it is time to raise the standard and charge what you are worth. By Sarah Bruce If all the towers stopped towing today, a city would be gridlocked within 24 hours. It would run out of food, fuel, and supplies within 48 hours. By 72
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As with all safety when it comes to towing and recovering, dolly safety begins with proper training. Courtesy of the Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) There are two major manufacturers of dollies in North America: Collins and In The Ditch. Each manufacturer prescribes their own procedures, which can be found on their websites. But regardless of which
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For years, the towing industry has been adapting to changes caused by external forces but the one change it really needs is mandatory training. by Mark Graves New styles of equipment are introduced every year with current styles being updated or redesigned in response to the evolution of motor vehicles. Flatbeds or tilt and load
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