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With its rich 80-year history, Popow & Sons Towing is thriving under the leadership of the third generation exemplified by Wayne Popow, Top 10 WreckMaster of the Year (2023). By Pat Rediger Some people just seem to have towing in their DNA because once they try it, they would never think of a different career. […]

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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 

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

Cover Photo: A snapshot from Miller Industries’ educational video, where Tom Luciano demonstrates an effective technique for conducting a reverse roll with a container/truck casualty, utilizing a Century 1150 rotator.  Photo courtesy of Miller Industries  When it comes to being the best in industry, Tom Luciano of Miller Industries stresses the importance of knowing the design