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TowMate Unveils the TM36M18 Wireless Light Bar – Pioneering Roadside Safety with Milwaukee M18 Battery Integration

TowMate, a trailblazer in LED lighting solutions for automotive safety, proudly announces the launch of its groundbreaking product: the TM36M18 Wireless Light Bar. This cutting-edge product integrates with the Milwaukee M18 battery system, showcasing TowMate’s commitment to innovation and functionality. The TM36M18 stands out in the world of wireless tow light solutions, providing users with […]

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Controversy Surrounds Alberta’s Revised “Slow Down” Traffic Rules

Criticism continues to grow from the towing and recovery industry and paramedics regarding Alberta’s recent “Slow Down” traffic regulations. In March 2022, Minister of Transportation Rajan Sawhney announced an amendment to Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act (formerly known as Bill 5). This amendment proposed that drivers must reduce their speed to a minimum of 60 km/h

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Provincial Certification in Ontario: What Should Towing Companies Prepare for?

The towing industry in Ontario is doing its part; now it is time for the government to do theirs. by Dennis Roberts, director, Provincial Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO) Ontario is moving towards the end goal of improving professionalism in the towing industry in the province and weeding out the bad apples, cracking down on

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Roadside Responders Association of Saskatchewan: Together We Are Better

Cover photo: The Spirit Ride memorial arrives at the Martensville Blue Lights and Burgers thanks to Reliable Towing. WreckMaster training, Blue Lights and Burgers, and working with the VIP for the benefit of all. by Brad Stratychuk, president, Roadside Responders Association of Saskatchewan (RRAS) & Jackie Klotz, secretary The RRAS is proud to announce that

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PTAO: Celebrating Women in Towing

The Provincial Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO) will host its inaugural Women in Towing Appreciation Luncheon during the 25th anniversary of its Tow Trade Show this fall. by Tammy Vandenheuvel, secretary/treasurer, Provincial Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO) In 1991, two months before our wedding, I foolishly agreed to support my soon to be husband, Gary,

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CTA Introduces Online Training for Novice Tow Truck Drivers

The Canadian Towing Association, in conjunction with DriveWise Canada, has launched an online training program for light-duty towing. by the Canadian Towing Association (CTA) Developed by Execute Director Doug Nelson, the CTA’s decision to launch the Tow Truck Operator Program evolved from discussions with industry members about training needs. Many owners expressed fatigue at throwing

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Update on Ontario’s Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act and Regulation

The PTAO and the Ontario government work towards a solution for the Ontario towing industry. by Dennis Roberts, director,   Provincial Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO) The towing industry in Ontario has been in a state of turmoil for years. The uncontrolled criminal element that moved into the towing industry in the Greater Toronto and

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Towing Museum in Chattanooga Increases Survivor Fund Benefits

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