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The Chattanooga Lookouts baseball team is embracing their city’s rich history with a unique twist for the 2024 baseball season. Introducing the “Chattanooga Wreckers” as their alternate identity, the Lookouts will don dark navy and orange jerseys and hats for six special games, paying tribute to Chattanooga’s legacy as the birthplace of the wrecker and […]

The Professional Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO) is now accepting submissions for the Hero of the Industry award. This award aims to recognize individuals in the towing and recovery industry who go above and beyond the call of duty. All submissions will be reviewed by the Hero of the Industry Selection Committee. Those selected for

text and photos courtesy of Miller Industries In 1974, Century Wrecker hit the roads with a mission: redefine the towing and recovery industry. Now, as we stand on the cusp of 2024, the Century brand proudly celebrates five decades of towing excellence and innovation. From the very beginning, Century has been synonymous with reliability, efficiency,

The second annual Tow Truck Show and Shine in Nisku marks a successful return after a three-year hiatus. by Iva Kestrankova Blackjacks Roadhouse in Nisku, Alberta, sparked with steel and colour as it hosted the second annual Tow Truck Show and Shine. Organized by the Towing and Recovery Association of Alberta (TRAA), the event made

courtesy of l’Association des professionnels du dépannage du Québec (APDQ) The 28th APDQ Annual Congress, hosted by l’Association des professionnels du dépannage du Québec (APDQ), took place in Drummondville, Quebec, on October 13 and 14, 2023. This event was held in collaboration with the event’s official sponsor, NRC Industries. Attendees had the privilege of hearing

Discover a little-known secret—an insurance strategy for managing costs and risks that fosters long-term business stability. In the world of towing, we face unique challenges every day. But there’s one area where towers have an advantage—managing risk and costs in our industry. I’m here to talk about a little-known secret that has been benefiting towing

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