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Following two summers marked by a surge in highway fatalities, the B.C. government announced on August 29, 2024 that it is taking action to make roads safer and place higher penalties on those who drive dangerously. Effective Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, drivers engaging in reckless driving behaviour such as impaired driving, excessive speeding, street racing […]

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 truck made in Quebec. The move signals the organization’s commitment to the development of energy-efficient and cleaner solutions.  With the Lion Electric Company’s Lion5

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,

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