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As soaring gas prices squeeze the towing industry across Canada, many companies are looking for ways to leverage their increased operating costs. In Ontario, towing businesses may take advantage of the government’s fuel tax refunds on power take-off equipment. A towing company can recover a road tax ($0.143 per litre for diesel and $0.147 per …

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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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Although the Covid-19 pandemic put the kibosh to the Provincial Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO) Annual Tow Show for 2021, the PTAO board did find two candidates most deserving of the Hero of the Industry Award. In a statement released by Durham Towing, the company recognized two of its employees, Keian Jainarine and Karan Patel, …

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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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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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The industry event aims to raise awareness of the road safety campaign and bring the industry together. Two Ontario towing companies, Whitworth Towing and Recovery, and Woodstock Tire and Towing, joined forces to organize a Slow Down Move Over BBQ, scheduled for August 21 in Woodstock Tire and Towing’s shop in Woodstock. All tow operators …

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Photo courtesy of Astro Towing On July 7, the Roadside Responders Association of Saskatchewan (RRAS) held its first Blue Lights & Burgers event at Martensville. Every Wednesday throughout the summer towers and local communities in Saskatchewan will be able to hit the series of Blue Lights & Burgers events at a different location to celebrate …

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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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After nearly all of the 2020 North American tow shows were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the towing industry is now gearing up for a full slate of 2021 tow shows. American Towman announced its Comeback Tour with four tow shows taking place in the second half of the year. The American Towman’s Comeback Tour …

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The Province of Ontario announced the launch of a pilot that will introduce restricted tow zones on sections of provincial highways beginning in summer 2021. According to the release, the tow zone pilot will help clear incidents such as collisions or vehicle breakdowns on our highways more safely and quickly. The province describes restricted tow …

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