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 […]

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

Criticism continues to grow from the towing and recovery industry and paramedics regarding Alberta’s recent “Slow Down” traffic regulations. In March 2022, Minister of Transportation Rajan Sawhney announced an amendment to Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act (formerly known as Bill 5). This amendment proposed that drivers must reduce their speed to a minimum of 60 km/h

Experience the best of the Canadian towing industry this fall with these highly anticipated tow and trade shows in Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec. Summer s in full swing, and with it we can look forward to a number of industry events that are better held in warm weather. In Saskatchewan, towers and other roadside responders

The Provincial Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO) will host its inaugural Women in Towing Appreciation Luncheon during the 25th anniversary of its Tow Trade Show this fall. by Tammy Vandenheuvel, secretary/treasurer, Provincial Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO) In 1991, two months before our wedding, I foolishly agreed to support my soon to be husband, Gary,