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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The International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum (ITRHFM) is seeking accomplished and deserving towing professionals for the Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Since 1986, the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum has annually honoured individuals who have had a significant impacted on the towing and recovery industry. Every
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Saskatchewan has recently seen the first snowfall of the season. Regina recently received about five centimetres of snow, prompting drivers to drive extra cautiously. Tyler McMurchy, Saskatchewan Government Insurance’s manager of media relations, advised CTV News viewers to “adjust for road conditions,” and “give yourself more time to react.” McMurchy emphasized the importance of slowing
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Cover Photo: Remorquage Belzile recovers a truck and tanker trapped under a bridge in northern Quebec. When a truck and tanker full of diesel plummet off a bridge in northern Quebec, authorities call on Remorquage Belzile to handle the recovery. by Tow Canada /*! elementor – v3.16.0 – 17-10-2023 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading
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Cover photo: Dale Hartung, president of the Canadian Towing Equipment, at the Professional Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO) tow show in September 2023. The industry is facing no shortage of challenges, yet the fundamentals of good business endure. From advanced planning to routine maintenance, Dale Hartung, president of Canadian Towing Equipment, offers plenty of advice and
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Cover photo: The PTAO Tow & Trade Show attendees were lucky enough to see dozens of heavy-duty wreckers on display. Members of the PTAO and other industry stakeholders enjoyed a stellar lineup of educational seminars, gleaming tow trucks, the latest equipment, and plenty of fun activities. by Tow Canada Photos: Iva Kestrankova & Kara Cunningham
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Frank Dorey was honoured at the 2023 PTAO Tow & Trade Show for his impressive 50-year career in towing and recovery. by Marcus Thompson, Currie Heavy Towing Born January 31, 1957, in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Frank’s entry into the towing and recovery industry started while he was still in high school. At that time, he
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