Tow truck driver wasn’t reckless, according to defence lawyer
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — October 10, 2012 — The lawyer for a Hamilton, Ont. area tow truck driver says his client’s actions were not reckless or unsafe. Ronald Taylor has pleaded not guilty to criminal negligence causing death, and his laywer, Jeffrey Manishen, says he did not exhibit the “marked and substantial departure of […]
TowShow 2012 a success
By Mark Kimmich Hamilton, Ontario — September 24, 2012 —TowShow 2012, the Provincial Towing Association of Ontario’s annual trade show and meeting, took One of the entries from the Tow Truck Beauty Pageant at TowShow 2012. place this past weekend inHamilton. The event gives towers from around the province the chance to talk shop, show […]
Sluggish economy makes for cautious operators
By Mark Kimmich Toronto, Ontario — September 21, 2012 — The face of the towing industry is the ubiquitous tow truck. Of course, for operators, the truck represents their livelihood and their main piece of equipment, so this equipment undergoes a lot of wear and tear over the course of a given day, month, year and […]
There are pros and cons to GPS systems
Toronto, Ontario — September 12, 2012 — GPS technology has become a commonplace technology in everyday life. In its growth from a highly specialized and rare piece of technological gadgetry and mystery to a nearly omnipresent household object, GPS technology evolved into a common tool for fleet operators. This type of technology has more than a […]
Tow truck fire in Mississauga
Mississauga, Ontario — September 6, 2012 — The driver of a Canadian Automobile Association tow truck was lucky to escape without injuries when his vehicle caught fire recently in Mississauga, Ont. The fire took place near the intersection of Eglinton Ave. and Dixie Rd. Firefighters arrived on the scene quickly and extinguished the blaze. The truck’s […]
Edmonton police ask drivers to slow for tow trucks, other emergency vehicles
Edmonton, Alberta — August 30, 2012 — Edmonton police are asking the city’s motorists to reduce their speed near tow trucks and other emergency vehicles. The request comes on the heels of a recent spate of accidents and close calls. A service truck from the Alberta Motor Association was hit while on duty last month, and […]
Three trucks needed for trailer recovery near Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, Ontario — August 29, 2012 — It took three trucks working together to help a stuck transport on its way earlier today. The transport truck was carrying an oversized load when its rear wheels become stuck in a ditch while attempting to make a right turn. The incident took place on Hwy. 405 near […]
New TV show “Highway Thru Hell” features Jamie Davis Heavy Rescue
Toronto, Ontario — August 22, 2012 — Steep hills, lethal drop-offs, killer rockslides and wicked weather. These are a trucker’s worst nightmares. But with urgent delivery deadlines and millions of dollars in cargo on the line, the Coquihalla Highway – 100 treacherous kilometres cutting through the heart of British Columbia’s Cascade Mountains – is the only […]
Tower prevents van from leaving crash scene
Barrie, Ontario — August 21, 2012 — Hit-and-run collisions are all too common and very often it takes a serious investigation to bring the miscreant to justice. We’re pleased to report that wasn’t the case in Barrie, Ont. recently, thanks to the actions of a quick thinking tow truck driver. The driver of a van allegedly […]
Training, competitions and trade show at upcoming Tow Show 2012
Hamilton, Ontario — August 16, 2012 — Tow Show 2012 promises a full schedule of training and seminars, competitions, meetings and workshops, social functions and live entertainment. The show runs September 20 to 22 at the Convention Centre in Hamilton, Ont. Special show rate rooms have been arranged with Staybridge Suites. The rate is $139 per […]
