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by Pat Rediger Photos by Jackie Richards, Big Hill Towing, Cochrane, Alberta An event designed to draw as much attention as possible demonstrates the vulnerability of roadside workers. IF YOU WERE DRIVING IN CALGARY on March 6, you may have thought the end of the world was taking place. Flashing amber, red, and blue lights

Editor’s note: Industry stakeholders and observers in Ontario and other provinces have been warning the industry for some time that issues with bad-faith operators aren’t going to remain solely in Ontario. A series of incidents in Alberta last year have highlighted this reality, prompting Edmonton Police Services, for example, to issue public warnings through social

Properly disposing of an RV ranges from $1,200 to $1,500 or higher. Courtesy of the Automotive Retailers Association As a result of the rising high cost of living, many marginalized individuals are turning to alternative forms of housing, including living full-time in recreational vehicles (RVs). Currently, more than 320,000 RVs are registered in B.C. and

CAA-Quebec’s newest edition to its roadside fleet, the Lion5, built by Lion Electric Company with a platform developed by XpaK Industries.Image credit: Lion Electric/CAA-Quebec CAA-Quebec to take Delivery of the First All-electric Tow Truck in North America Some 80 years after introducing horse-drawn towing services, CAA-Quebec will soon roll out the first 100% electric tow

Miller Industries Teams Up with Marietta Wrecker Service to Donate $10,000 ON MAY 21, 2024, MILLER INDUSTRIES TOWING Equipment Inc. announced the winner of the Survivor Fund Golf Classic “Closest to Pin” contest prize. This year’s Closest to Pin winner is Josh Bequette from US Fleet Tracking. What is special about this year’s prize is

THE AUTOMOTIVE RETAILERS Association (ARA), in partnership with Tow Canada, has released the Out-of-Province Registered Owner Search Guide for the Canadian towing and recovery industry. This informative step-by-step guide is the result of extensive industry research conducted by MNP. It investigates the processes that tow professionals in one province would needto follow to contact a

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,