Taxpayers on the hook for drunk drivers’ tow fees
By Avi PatelRegina, Saskatchewan — June 26, 2013 — Dozens of Saskatchewan drivers may have been receiving towing services courtesy of taxpayer dollars. Under old regulations, police would regularly call for towing services to impound a vehicle during drunk driving investigations. However, under the new legislation, police are only to use towing services to remove a […]
Steck releases new I-Bolt tow eye
Dayton, Ohio — June 24, 2013 — Steck Manufacturing Company has released its latest tool in the I-Bolt. The ability for towers, collision repair technicians and mechanics to safely load disabled vehicles on roll-back wreckers and frame racks, without causing damage, is important. Vehicle manufacturers design specific tow eyes for each model car to pull the […]
Communication helps clarify towing zones
By Andrew ArdizziTruro, Nova Scotia–June 19, 2013–When people are unsure of where they can park, that lack of clarity often leads to their parking their vehicles in tow-away zones without realizing it. That simple deficiency in awareness creates the potential for a confusing situation between tow truck drivers and motorists. That lack of communication was […]
Toronto tow truck drivers’ records become public
By Andrew ArdizziToronto, Ontario — May 13, 2013 — The public may now access documents online detailing the backgrounds of tow truck drivers. Thorough driver records detailing indiscretions such as past sexual assault convictions, Highway Traffic Act violations or any other crime are now available on the City of Toronto’s website. The decision follows the recent discovery that […]
Steve Matchett of Lyons Auto Body to receive Community Hero Award
Mississauga, Ontario — April 25, 2013 — Tow truck driver Steve Matchett has been named as a recipient of the Community Hero Award for his heroic efforts last year, when he worked as part of a team to rescue Edyta Tobiasz after a tractor-trailer toppled onto her vehicle. Matchett shares the award with Port Credit OPP […]
U.S. News Roundup: Body found in car days after it was towed; towers sue city and more!
Toronto, Ontario — April 5, 2013 — Every Friday, Canadian Towing & Recovery presents a round-up of news from our neighbours to the south. This week we’ve got the story of a towing company suing the city where it operates, a seeming conflict of interest and a case of the police dropping the ball. Towing company […]
West Coast Tow Show to feature huge indoor trade show
Abbotsford, British Columbia — April 1, 2013 — The 2013 West Coast Tow Show will take place July 19 and 20 in Abbotsford, B.C., at the Abbotsford AG-Rec Centre, Abbotsford Fair Grounds. Highlights from the upcoming show include a huge indoor exhibitors’ trade show, a “Show & Shine” event, a silent auction and driving and skills […]
City Council approves commercial rezoning for Steinbach Towing
By Andrew Ardizzi Steinbach, Manitoba — March 27, 2013 — Steinbach City Council has approved a plan to rezone an area of land behind Steinbach Towing after passing its third reading. The land, which was formerly designated as residential, will become commercial property with the decision. The motion passed its second reading in December 2012 without […]
Owner of Park Towing to sit on Hamilton bylaw subcommittee
Hamilton, Ontario — March 25, 2013 — One tow truck operator in Hamilton believes the licensing fees imposed by the city in 2012 aren’t needed to protect motorists from chasers. Brad Park of Park Towing believes Hamilton’s city councillors to reconsider the licensing fee system currently in use. He believes that there are already enough of […]
U.S. News Roundup: New Hampshire case goes to Supreme Court, towers help seniors, and much, much more!
Toronto, Ontario – March 22, 2013 – Every Friday, Canadian Towing & Recovery presents a round-up of news from our neighbours to the south. This week we’ve got the story … City drops towing charges against duo Utica, New York — All charges were dropped against two tow truck operators accused of illegally removing vehicles from a private […]
