AutoReturn’s cloud-based tech to simplify police towing management, reduce municipal costs
San Francisco, California — March 20, 2013 — AutoReturn has announced the successful implementation of the company’s cloud-based technology, ARIES Online, as a stand-alone technology offering to the City of Concord, Calif. AutoReturn is a municipal towing management and logistics company. “We are pleased to bring this technology to municipalities around the country who want to […]
Winnipeg tow truck driver returns to work after being struck by car
By Hayden Kenez Winnipeg, Manitoba — March 18, 2013 — A year after sustaining life-threatening injuries when he was struck by a car while sitting inside his idling truck, a Manitoba tow truck driver is making the difficult transition back to work. Adam Graver, of Crane Towing, had just climbed back inside the cab of his […]
U.S. News Roundup: Utah House bill focuses on predatory towers, a tricky recovery and much more
March 15, 2013 – Toronto, Ontario — 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 lawmakers in Utah who are trying to cut down on predatory towing practices, a police chief in California who says a new impound bill will increase […]
15th Annual Tow Show to take place at Hamilton’s Careport Centre
One of the entries in the Tow Truck Beauty Pageant portion of the 2012 Tow Show. Bracebridge, Ontario — March 13, 2013 — The Provincial Tow Association (Ontario) has announced that the 15th Annual Tow Show will take place September 12 to 14, 2013, at the Careport Center, located at 270 Longwood Road South in Hamilton, […]
New towing kit aims to make high-end, four-point hauls easier
Ayr, Ontario — March 11, 2013 — A towing kit designed for exotic and low-profile cars is now available through Canadian Towing Equipment. The Premium Soft Touch Tie Down kit was specifically made for towers who haul high-end vehicles and comes complete with four ratchet assemblies, in addition to four wheel straps and four fleece sleeve protectors […]
Con artist bilks victims by asking for tow money
Vancouver, British Columbia — March 6, 2013 — The North Vancouver RCMP say a con artist has been targeting good Samaritans in recent weeks, and he’s involving local tow companies. A statement issued by North Vancouver RCMP says the man has been approaching victims by requesting a ride to one of the local tow companies so […]
PTAO Charity Golf Tournament to benefit underprivileged kids
Bracebridge, Ontario — March 4, 2013 — The Provincial Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO) has announced that it will hold its 2013 Charity Golf Tournament at Cardinal Golf Club in Newmarket, Ont. The tournament will take place on Thursday, June 6, 2013. The day will start with lunch, then onto a shotgun start at 1:30 pm […]
