Mitchell’s Towing Becomes First EVfriendly Certified Towing Business

Mitchell’s Towing Ltd., based in North Vancouver, B.C., has become the first towing business to become EVfriendly Certified. Owner Mitchell Martin and his staff successfully completed the associated training on safe towing, handling, and storing of zero-emission vehicles, giving their customers peace of mind that their EVs will be cared for by a qualified professional. …

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Jerr-Dan Celebrates 50 Years

Jerr-Dan has announced its 50th anniversary plans. Jerr-Dan will celebrate the milestone anniversary throughout 2022 with activities planned for team members, distributors, and customers to commemorate its five decades of innovation and commitment to quality and reliability. Founded in 1972, Jerr-Dan initially built carriers and trailers and introduced the first aluminum carrier in 1977. Over …

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Top WreckMaster Training Comes to Canada for the First Time

For the first time ever, Canadian tow truck operators got an opportunity to advance their skills to the highest level available through a five-day WreckMaster training held in Canada. It was hosted by the Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) and sponsored by its towing and recovery division members, Mitchell’s Towing and Roadway Towing, at North Vancouver Fire …

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Rate Increase for B.C. Impound Lot Operators

Courtesy of the Automotive Retailers Association RoadSafetyBC has announced a forthcoming increase in the Impound Lot Operator program rates. Following numerous consultations between the ARA and RoadSafetyBC,  this $20 increase will be applied to the existing $35.00 admin fee (negotiated on your behalf by the ARA in 2014). The new rate becomes effective July 1st, and only for vehicles …

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Words of Wisdom

from the Professionals [Featured image for this page: Cari Robertson of Clover Towing says education and training, especially through WreckMaster courses, is the key to success – photo: Sarah Bruce] Over the years, I have interviewed numerous professionals in the towing and recovery industry, the following are their words of wisdom that have stuck with …

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Flat-Rate Towing and Recovery Gives Back to North Bay Community

North Bay Ontario Company Gives Back to the Community by Pat RedigerPhotos courtesy Flat-Rate Towing and Recoveryfeatured image: The outside of H.O.P.E.’s Kitchen in North Bay, Ontario Tow truck drivers are known for their desire to help people and get them back on the road, but Kate Valiquette and her husband Chris Brown have taken …

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