CAA pushes to add tow trucks to Ontario Move Over Law
Niagara Falls, Ontario — December 2, 2014 — The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) is aiming to add tow trucks to the list of emergency vehicles, such as police cruisers and ambulances, protected under Ontario’s Move Over Law. The existing law enforces motorists to slow down and move over when when approaching an emergency vehicle on the side […]
Ontario passes Bill 15, with focus on fighting fraud
Toronto, Ontario — November 24, 2014 — The Ontario government announced on November 20 the passing of a new auto insurance bill which it says will contribute towards protecting the province’s nine million licensed drivers. “These important changes are the next step in our Cost and Rate Reduction Strategy. We’re building on earlier efforts to fight […]
Comprehensive tow industry bill set for third reading
Toronto, Ontario — November 19, 2014 — An omnibus bill intended to reduce auto insurance claims costs is currently in the hands of the Ontario government, but the bill has polarized a number of industry stakeholders worried about what it will mean for towing owners and operators. The Fighting Fraud and Reducing Automobile Insurance Rates Act—Bill […]
Toronto towing owner charged with insurance fraud
Toronto, Ontario — November 19, 2014 — Police have laid charges in a case of alleged fraud involving a Toronto-based towing company. On June 27, 2014, Kam’s Towing & Recovery, located at 50 Shaft Road, responded to a three-vehicle collision in the city’s west end. Aviva Canada, an insurer of one the vehicles involved—a commercial dump […]
Ontario government passes second reading of Bill 15
Toronto, Ontario — November 5, 2014 — The Ontario government has passed the second reading of Bill 15, the Fighting Fraud and Reducing Automobile Insurance Rates Act, and it is now being referred to the Standing Committee on General Government for review. Bill 15 contains proposed amendments to the Consumer Protection Act, Highway Traffic Act and […]
Miller introduces recovery boom for faster roadway clearance
Ooltewah, Tennessee — October 30, 2014 — Aiming to offer a solution for quick clearance on roadways, Century has released the 1150RXP. Distributed by Miller Industries, the company says the 50 tonne, 3-stage recovery boom is designed for tough side recoveries while providing minimal lane blockage and offers 360 degrees of continuous rotation as well as […]
Tower killed in two-vehicle collision near Peace River
By CTAR Staff Edmonton, Alberta — October 23, 2014 — A 51-year-old towing operator from the Peace River region fell victim to a fatal two-vehicle collision last week. As reported in the Beacon News and Edmonton Journal, RCMP investigations drew that the All Peace Towing and Hotshot Ltd. employee was hooking up a pickup truck southeast […]
Towing and storage rules to change in Ontario
By John Norris Towing and storage issues have been a major headache for many Ontario automotive repair shops. From collision repair facilities with massive “chaser” towing invoices charged to drop off a “hooked” vehicle, to the mechanical repair shop with an unpaid repair and the challenges and time they will face in arranging to advertise and […]
Court date approaches for man subdued by ‘superhero’ tower
By CTAR StaffCochrane, Alberta — September 24, 2014 —The Cochrane man pegged a “superhero” earlier this month by RCMP may soon bear witness to justice as the October court date of a would-be tow truck thief draws near. As reported by various news sources, the Sept. 8 incident began just like any other early morning job […]
Member meetings, driver competitions the highlights of 16th Annual Tow and Trade Show
By Melissa Hayes Hamilton, Ontario — September 15, 2014 — Crowds of towing professionals gathered this past weekend to take in The Provincial Tow Association of Ontario’s (PTAO) Annual Tow and Trade Show. Marking its 16th year, the event ran Sept. 11 through Sept. 13, and was once again held at the Hamilton CarePort Centre. The show’s first […]
