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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

In Western Australia (WA), the question is not whether to reform the towing industry, but how. Canada has a lot in common with Australia. Both countries have relatively small populations on large land masses. Both countries are former British colonies built through immigration, and we are both constitutional monarchies. Both Canada and Australia are also

Starting June 30, 2022, tow trucks in Alberta are permitted to use blue flashing lights in addition to amber ones to help enhance roadside visibility.

The second annual Light it Up Ceremony and Parade, held in honour of fallen tow truck operators and in support of the roadside workers’ safety, will be hosted at the Lansdowne Fairgrounds, Ontario, on June 18, 2022. The local towing community, firefighters, police, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and other industry stakeholders are all welcome to

As soaring gas prices squeeze the towing industry across Canada, many companies are looking for ways to leverage their increased operating costs. In Ontario, towing businesses may take advantage of the government’s fuel tax refunds on power take-off equipment. A towing company can recover a road tax ($0.143 per litre for diesel and $0.147 per

Mitchell’s Towing Ltd., based in North Vancouver, B.C., has become the first towing business to become EVfriendly Certified. Owner Mitchell Martin and his staff successfully completed the associated training on safe towing, handling, and storing of zero-emission vehicles, giving their customers peace of mind that their EVs will be cared for by a qualified professional.