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Every year the Provincial Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO) accepts nominations for the Hero of the Industry Award that is presented to the recipient at the Tow Trade Show banquet awards dinner. This award is given to those in the towing industry who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to help save …
Nominations Open for the PTAO’s Hero of the Industry Award Read More »
From securing rate increases to developing a Master Service Agreement with the provincial insurer, the RRAS continues to support and promote the Saskatchewan towing and recovery industry. Brad Stratychuk, president of the Roadside Responders Association of Saskatchewan (RRAS) The RRAS is coming off a successful 2022 with numerous accomplishments, including the Saskatchewan Tow Show and …
The Road Ahead for the Saskatchewan Towing and Recovery Industry Read More »
Jerr-Dan, an Oshkosh Corporation company, reports that the Jerr-Dan XLP Autogrid automatic wheel grid option introduced in 2022 received a patent for both design and operation on January 31, 2023. The XLP Carrier Autogrid, a wheel grid used on carriers and other tow vehicles, allows an operator to hook to a car quickly and easily …
Jerr-Dan Receives Patent for Automatic Wheel Grid Read More »
by the Provincial Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO) Since 1998, The Provincial Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO), has been the largest towing association in Ontario. The PTAO has worked tirelessly with external towing industry stakeholders over the years to identify a centralized Provincial Towing License solution. To accelerate the process, the PTAO invited government officials, educational tow …
PTAO Introduces A Long-Awaited Accreditation Program Read More »
The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it can also be a time for increased danger on the roads. To help keep Canadians safe, Operation Red Nose’s road safety campaign has returned to 74 host communities across the country from November 25 to December 31, 2022. “The organization managed to mobilize no less …
Operation Red Nose: Success Across Canada with Local Support and Volunteers Read More »
In Western Australia (WA), the question is not whether to reform the towing industry, but how. Canada has a lot in common with Australia. Both countries have relatively small populations on large land masses. Both countries are former British colonies built through immigration, and we are both constitutional monarchies. Both Canada and Australia are also …
Not Just Ontario – Industry Reform in Western Australia Read More »
What led up to the blue light pilot program in Alberta, and how did the towing and recovery industry respond? As of June 30, 2022, Alberta tow trucks have been allowed to use both blue and amber flashing lights to enhance roadside visibility. According to Don Getschel, owner/operator of Oil Country Towing and president of …
Starting June 30, 2022, tow trucks in Alberta are permitted to use blue flashing lights in addition to amber ones to help enhance roadside visibility.
The second annual Light it Up Ceremony and Parade, held in honour of fallen tow truck operators and in support of the roadside workers’ safety, will be hosted at the Lansdowne Fairgrounds, Ontario, on June 18, 2022. The local towing community, firefighters, police, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and other industry stakeholders are all welcome to …
Lansdowne’s Parade Reminds Drivers to Slow Down and Move Over Read More »
