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Experience the best of the Canadian towing industry this fall with these highly anticipated tow and trade shows in Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec. Summer s in full swing, and with it we can look forward to a number of industry events that are better held in warm weather. In Saskatchewan, towers and other roadside responders […]

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,

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

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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Every year the Provincial Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO) accepts nominations for the Hero of the Industry Award that is presented to the recipient at the Tow Trade Show banquet awards dinner. This award is given to those in the towing industry who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to help save

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Jerr-Dan, an Oshkosh Corporation company, reports that the Jerr-Dan XLP Autogrid automatic wheel grid option introduced in 2022 received a patent for both design and operation on January 31, 2023. The XLP Carrier Autogrid, a wheel grid used on carriers and other tow vehicles, allows an operator to hook to a car quickly and easily

by the Provincial Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO) Since 1998, The Provincial Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO), has been the largest towing association in Ontario. The PTAO has worked tirelessly with external towing industry stakeholders over the years to identify a centralized Provincial Towing License solution. To accelerate the process, the PTAO invited government officials, educational tow

The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it can also be a time for increased danger on the roads. To help keep Canadians safe, Operation Red Nose’s road safety campaign has returned to 74 host communities across the country from November 25 to December 31, 2022. “The organization managed to mobilize no less