Tower seriously injured in BC
Abbotsford, BC — September 5, 2016 — A driver working for Aggressive Auto Towing can expect a long recovery from injuries sustained while he was working at the side of Highway 1 in Abbotsford, BC. “From the reports we have, he has two broken legs, two dislocated knees, a large gash on the right side of […]
18th-annual PTAO Tow Show an overwhelming success
By Mike Pickford Markham, Ontario — August 29, 2016 — Over a hundred professionals involved with the towing industry took over the Markham fairgrounds this past weekend (August 26 and 27) as the Provincial Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO) hosted its 18th-annual Tow Show. Welcoming guests from all across the province, the PTAO provided the perfect […]
CAA and the Provincial Towing Association (Ontario) working towards safer roads
Thornhill, Ontario — August 26, 2016 — In an effort to improve road safety, CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) and the Provincial Towing Association (Ontario) are reminding drivers to make space for tow trucks stopped on the shoulder of the highway providing service. The reminder comes ahead of the one-year anniversary of changes to the province’s […]
BC company offering unique service to North American drivers
By Mike Pickford Kelowna, British Columbia — August 24, 2016 — A British Columbia-based collision reconstruction firm is seeking to expand its client base across North America after recently partnering up with another industry organization to develop a new, unique service to the public. Having established Crashtec Canada shortly after his retirement from the RCMP, Lee […]
PTAO to host 18th annual Tow Show in Markham
By Mike Pickford Markham, Ontario – August 18, 2016 — The Provincial Towing Association of Ontario is set to host its 18th annual Tow Show in Markham August 26 and 27 with event organizers promising a weekend jam-packed full of entertainment. Pitching up at the Markham Fairgrounds, the PTAO has already released a full itinerary for the […]
Still going strong: Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the tow truck
Ooltewah, Tennessee — August 16, 2016 — It might be hard to believe, but the tow truck turns 100 later this year. Ernest Holmes built the first tow truck in 1916 in Chattanooga, Tenn., by attaching a rigging system to a 1913 Cadillac. People had towed vehicles before this, of course, but this marks the official […]
Montreal towers arrested in police raids
Montreal, Quebec — June 9, 2016 — A number of employees of Montreal-based towing company Remorquage Taxi Montréal are facing criminal charges after the Montreal police’s anti-gang squad conducted a raid on the company’s St-Michel office. Raids were also conducted on the South Shore and in Laval. The arrests were made in Montreal, Laval, Longueuil and […]
Ottawa tower charged with stunt driving
Ottawa, Ontario — May 30, 2016 — An Ottawa area tow truck driver has been charged under Ontario’s stunt driving legislation for racing to the scene of a motor vehicle collision in Orleans. According to a statement from Ottawa Police Service, on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 5:30 p.m., the tow truck was seen traveling at […]
Canadian Towing Equipment hosts Tailgate Party to celebrate 25th anniversary
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — May 11, 2016 — Canadian Towing Equipment recently held an open house at its Toronto location. The event served a dual purpose, allowing the company to thank its customers for their business over the years and to show off the store’s recently expanded Parts to Tow department. Canadian Towing Equipment […]
Ontario’s Bill 15: Theory vs. practice
By Dylan O’Hagan Ottawa, Ontario — April 22, 2016 — Ontario’s Bill 15 focuses primarily on vehicle storage fees, but it’s also supposed to create greater transparency between towing companies and the consumer. However, ex-towing operator Derek Carr is hesitant about Bill 15. He says it’s a good idea in theory, but not so good in […]
