IBC: Roadside Assistance Protection Act will protect drivers
Toronto, Ontario — April 17, 2014 — The Ontario government’s Roadside Assistance Protection Act (RAPA) is long overdue and will bring clarity to consumer interactions with tow truck operators. The Bill will help improve disclosure and transparency for consumers requiring towing services so that prices are upfront and authorization is clearly provided. “We support the government’s […]
Update: Ontario introduces towing and vehicle storage legislation
Toronto, Ontario — April 15, 2014 — Ontario is taking steps to strengthen consumer protection and further reduce auto insurance rates to regulate the towing and vehicle storage industries. “We are strengthening consumer protection for drivers involved in traffic collisions or in need of roadside assistance. Drivers should have the confidence that the tow truck operator […]
Miller showcases new Rolling Rotator at Florida Tow Show
By Andrew Ardizzi Orlando, Florida — April 14, 2014 — Miller unveiled its new Century Model 1140R 50 ton Rolling Rotator at the 2014 Florida Tow Show. The event, which ran from April 10-13 inside the Hilton Hills Orlando Lake Buena Vista, featured the new rotator, which comes complete with a rolling boom that allows the […]
Edmonton tower starts safety petition
By Andrew Ardizzi Edmonton, Alberta — April 8, 2014 — An Alberta-based tower has started a petition to improve roadside safety for tow truck operators across the province. ” I want to get the word out to everyone to slow down and move over, because we all want to get home safely to our families,” says […]
Towers need ‘move over’ law for protection
By Andrew Ardizzi Toronto, Ontario — March 27, 2014 — The Provincial Towing Association of Ontario’s (PTAO) Executive Director Doug Nelson is optimistic Ontario will have its own “move over” law in the near future to protect tow truck operators and other emergency service operators. “I think there’s a better chance of passing this piece of […]
Ontario towers respond to over 500,000 calls between December 2013, January 2014
Thornhill, Ontario — March 24, 2014 — Ontario grappled with bone-chilling temperatures and blizzard-like conditions this past winter, leading to high numbers of tow service calls. With the colder temperatures increasing the occurrence of vehicle accidents, here is a look at some of the service numbers for CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) this past winter […]
Ontario seeks stakeholder input on towing and storage recommendations
Toronto, Ontario — March 24, 2014 — Members of the public and interested stakeholders are being asked to review and comment on the recommendations of Ontario’s Towing and Storage Advisory Groups. In the fall of 2013, the Ministry of Consumer Services (MCS) requested that a group of industry stakeholders come together to form the Towing Advisory […]
Steck puts a wedge between itself and competition with new clamp
Dayton, Ohio — March 5, 2014 — Steck has announced the release of the company’s latest wedge clamp. Some of today’s new vehicles may require additional pressure and surface area to spread the force along the door when performing unlocks. New vehicles are being built with sturdier window frames that necessitates the additional pressure when unlocking the vehicle. […]
New towing bylaw to regulate accident scenes
By CTAR Staff New Tecumseth, Ontario — February 5, 2014 — A new towing bylaw is being written within the town to regulate how towing companies operate their businesses within the Nottawasaga OPP jurisdiction. A Collision Towing License provision would added to New Tecumseth’s Business Licensing and Regulation bylaw which would drive how towers can operate […]
BCAA provides free roadside assistance for kids
Burnaby, British Columbia — February 4, 2014 — B.C. Family Day promotes together time but, for many busy families, competing schedules often mean kids are transported to and from activities by a variety of vehicles and drivers. That’s why BCAA is launching its new “Kids Go Free” program, to help parents ensure their kids can get to their […]
