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Don Crabb

In Memoriam: Don Crabb

Photos: courtesy of Yvonne Crabb It is with heavy hearts that the towing industry says goodbye to one of its great icons Don Crabb, nicknamed by his towing fellows as “The Silver Fox” for his distinct mane of silver hair. Crabb was a passionate tow operator who, among other things, built and operated two successful

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Towing in Uncertain Times

What started out as the punchline to a joke about beer has turned into a global pandemic and COVID-19 is no longer a laughing matter. by Sarah Bruce If towers stopped towing, a city would become gridlocked within 24 hours, WreckMaster instructor Bruce Campbell  once said during a WreckMaster Level 2/3 course. With roads impassable, it would

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The Hardest Decisions

by Paul Blackwell As COVID-19 affects the health of thousands and the finances of millions, Paul Blackwell, manager at Mitchell’s Towing, writes about the hardest decisions he has ever had to make. I have seen some people complaining about their bosses and how they are handling the COVID-19 issues. Now, I am not saying all

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A Truck that Attracts

Cliffs Towing’s tow truck raises awareness and supports charities. by Iva Kestrankova Besides helping the community by picking up stranded motorists and hauling them to safety, the newest truck in Cliffs Towing’s fleet also spreads awareness about breast cancer, which is the second leading cause of cancer death in women. Sporting a vibrant pink coating and

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Against the Tide

by Tony D’Anjou, Dominic Hébert What does it take to move a barge down a slope? For Remorquage Provincial Jacques D’Anjou it took three days, two tow trucks, a dozen marine airbags, and a lot of coordination. When Remorquage Provincial Jacques D’Anjou, of Rimouski, Quebec, got a call from a contractor, Polo Gauthier, owner of

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