Magna releases trailer angle detection system
Aurora, Ontario — December 14, 2017 — At work or play, trailer angle detection technology from Magna helps drivers tow like pros, according to the company. The electronic driver assistance system, available on Ford F-Series pickup trucks, has been named a finalist for the 2018 Automotive News PACE Awards. Image-processing software determines the angle between truck and trailer […]
New bill in Alberta introduced to improve tow truck driver safety
Edmonton, Alberta — December 7, 2017 — Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA Wayne Drysdale recently introduced Bill 215, the Traffic Safety (Tow Trucks) Amendment Act, 2017. The new bill will allow tow truck operators to install white and blue warning lights onto their trucks as part of an effort to make jobs safer for tow truck drivers. […]
Global Towing Equipment Market 2017-2018 report now available for purchase
Toronto, Ontario — December 4, 2017 — The Global Towing Equipment Market 2017-2018 report is now available to purchase. In the report, analysts forecast that the global towing equipment market will grow at a CAGR of 6.13 percent during the period 2017-2021. The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global […]
CAA applauds Aviva Canada’s call for provincial towing regulation
Thornhill, Ontario — November 27, 2017 — “Crash, Cash and Backlash,” a report recently released by Aviva Canada, reinforces CAA’s advocacy efforts in encouraging the provincial government to regulate the towing industry. CAA has been actively working with stakeholders and government officials to develop a provincial regulation of the towing industry. “CAA is pleased to […]
Saskatchewan CAA presents Awards of Excellence to tow truck drivers
Saskatchewan, Regina — November 23, 2017 — Nine towing contractors from around the province of Saskatchewan were recently recognized as recipients of the CAA Saskatchewan 2017 Roadside Assistance Award of Excellence. This prestigious award recognizes contractors that provide consistent, professional and reliable emergency roadside assistance to CAA Members. The annual award is given to only […]
Abram’s Towing Services trains for success
By Erin McLaughlin Toronto, Ontario — November 21, 2017 –– According to John Somerville, Training Manager of Abram’s Towing Services, the towing industry is increasingly monitoring performance surrounding safety, training and professionalism. This is a good thing, but it also means towing facilities need to adapt and evolve to meet these rising standards. To help […]
The PTAO announces location for next PTAO Tow Show
By Erin McLaughlin Bracebridge, Ontario — November 16, 2017 — The Provincial Towing Association (Ontario) has announced the location for next year’s annual PTAO Tow Show and Provincial Championship Competitions—Markham, Ontario. Every year, the Tow Show holds a number of events, information sessions and competitions for the towing industry. Judy Hillman, Administrative Assistant at PTAO […]
CAA urges regulation updates on dealing with consumer towing complaints
Thornhill, Ontario — November 14, 2017 — With continued instances of harrowing stories from motorists involving unscrupulous tow truck drivers on Ontario roads, CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) is reminding motorists of their consumer rights and is calling on the Ontario government to make provincial regulation a priority. While changes to the Consumer Protection Act took effect on January […]
X-Treme Towing is under new ownership
November 10, 2017 — Waterloo, Ontario — X-Treme Towing was recently purchased by Jeremy Swanson, Jared Story, Christa Morhart and their respective spouses. The towing company will be part of their new JS Truck Mart business. According to source Estevan Mercury Publications, the new owners have had a busy start. The southeast region received its […]
City Wide Towing acquires Capital Towing
October 12, 2017 — Calgary, Alberta — City Wide Towing and Recovery Service acquired most of the assets of Capital Towing and Recovery. The addition of Capital Towing is part of City Wide Towing’s initiatives to build itself into a leading national company, according to Rob Voelk, CEO of City Wide. City Wide Towing was […]
