Towers descend on Baltimore for 25th American Towman Expo
By CRM Staff Baltimore, Maryland — October 18, 2013 — There will be no shortage of events for towers to immerse themselves in when they arrive in Baltimore in November for the 25th annual American Towman Exposition. The convention, which takes place from Nov. 15-17, will feature over 800 exhibitors featuring an array of services and […]
Towing company owner offers reward to catch vandals
By Andrew Ardizzi New Waterford, Nova Scotia — October 4, 2013 — A Nova Scotia towing professional is offering a reward in hopes it will lead to information about the identities of those vandalizing his towing and recovery operation. Louis Syms, the owner of Syms Towing, says the acts of vandalism are an ongoing problem for […]
CAA SCO honours top drivers, service providers at annual conference
Thornhill, Ontario — September 30, 2013 — CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) has announced the results of this year’s Service Driver of Excellence Awards. The top tow truck drivers and service providers were honoured at CAA SCO’s annual Network Professionals Conference at Deerhurst Resort in Hunstville, Ont. “For the second year in a row, CAA […]
Bylaw to limit towers’ access to accident scenes
Richmond Hill, Ontario — Sept. 26, 2013 — A tow truck bylaw aimed to limit the access tow truck drivers have to accident scenes will be voted on at City Council in October. A draft of the bylaw, which would keep towers 200 metres away from accident scenes, was tabled in February 2013 which led to […]
15th Annual Tow Show opens doors to the public
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — September 16, 2013 — The 15th Annual Tow Show took place at the Careport Centre in Hamilton, Ont., over the weekend, and it looks like it may have been the biggest to date. The Tow Show was organized and presented by the Provincial Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO). The PTAO […]
Dr. Hook Towing wins 2013 MTA United Way Truck Pull
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Sept. 11, 2013 — Dr. Hook Towing Service Ltd. has laid claim to the Manitoba Trucking Association’s (MTA) 2013 Truck Pull title. “It was a good feeling to win the competition again,” says Dr. Hook Towing Services’ owner Nick Roscoe. “We had won it before and to win it again was quite […]
Hamilton Careport Center to host 15th annual PTAO Tow Show
Hamilton, Ontario — Sept. 6, 2013 — The Provincial Towing Association of Ontario will host a variety of skills competitions, tow truck beauty contests, training programs and a dunk tank during its 15th annual tow show. The PTAO will hold its annual event at the Hamilton Careport Center, located at 270 Longwood Rd. South in Hamilton, […]
Inquiry scheduled to examine Nadarasa towing death
By Avi Patel Hamilton, Ontario — August 21, 2013 — An inquest has been scheduled to look into the death of a man following a collision with a flat-bed tow truck on Hwy 403. Deputy Chief Coroner for Inquests William Lucas made the announcement Friday. Jeyakumar Nadarasa, 32, died on January 24, 2009 having crashed into […]
CAA continues to support Tow Truck Survivor Fund
Ottawa, Ontario — July 24, 2013 — For the sixth year in a row, CAA is proud to make a financial contribution to the Survivor Fund of the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum. “As Canada’s largest provider of roadside assistance, CAA understands the risks faced every day by tow truck operators,” said Mike Mager, […]
New app lets citizens report parking violations
By Sanam Yar Winnipeg, Manitoba — July 11, 2013 — Parking scofflaws might soon find themselves in some trouble thanks to citizen action and a new smartphone app. Spot Squad provides citizens the power to report parking violations with the snap of a photo. The app works by relying on people to take photos of parking violations with […]
