The Professional Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO) is now accepting submissions for the Hero of the Industry award. This award aims to recognize individuals in the towing and recovery industry who go above and beyond the call of duty. All submissions will be reviewed by the Hero of the Industry Selection Committee. Those selected for […]
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text and photos courtesy of Miller Industries In 1974, Century Wrecker hit the roads with a mission: redefine the towing and recovery industry. Now, as we stand on the cusp of 2024, the Century brand proudly celebrates five decades of towing excellence and innovation. From the very beginning, Century has been synonymous with reliability, efficiency,
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For Bob Nelson, vice president and general manager of Jerr-Dan, long-term success means listening to the customer, building products that get the job done, helping people make money, and understanding the opportunities. If your goal is to be in the industry long term, the bottom line is lean forward and plan, plan, plan. by Kara
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Cover Photo: Shon Crumley posing with his daughter, Dakota, the inspiration behind the name of his towing company: Dakota Towing Ltd. When you get to the scene of an accident, and a life is at stake, what you have invested in training could be the difference between life and death. by Sarah Bruce Shon Crumley,
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Insight into the impact of the Ontario’s Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act from the perspective of a professional tower and 35-year small-business proprietor. by Dennis Roberts, TransCan Service Ctr. Ltd. Over the last few issues, I have penned numerous articles with respect to Ontario’s Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act (TSSEA). The
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The second annual Tow Truck Show and Shine in Nisku marks a successful return after a three-year hiatus. by Iva Kestrankova Blackjacks Roadhouse in Nisku, Alberta, sparked with steel and colour as it hosted the second annual Tow Truck Show and Shine. Organized by the Towing and Recovery Association of Alberta (TRAA), the event made
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courtesy of l’Association des professionnels du dépannage du Québec (APDQ) The 28th APDQ Annual Congress, hosted by l’Association des professionnels du dépannage du Québec (APDQ), took place in Drummondville, Quebec, on October 13 and 14, 2023. This event was held in collaboration with the event’s official sponsor, NRC Industries. Attendees had the privilege of hearing
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Cover Photo: Photo taken in August 2023 during the Chambers Towing open house, when Mayor Lisa Post presented the towing company with a 50 Years of Service plaque. L-R: Operator Rob Fleming, Councilor Joe Andrews, Donna Ramsay, Ed Chambers, Mayor Lisa Post, Councilor Andy Macintosh, and Kim Fleming. Long-time towing professional Ed Chambers celebrates and reflects
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Discover a little-known secret—an insurance strategy for managing costs and risks that fosters long-term business stability. In the world of towing, we face unique challenges every day. But there’s one area where towers have an advantage—managing risk and costs in our industry. I’m here to talk about a little-known secret that has been benefiting towing
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The Ontario government has taken the unprecedented action of creating a province-wide licensing system for tow companies, tow operators, and storage operators. The big question is: Are they getting it right? by Dennis Roberts, director, Professional Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO) In 2020, the premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, made the bold statement that he
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