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 […]
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 […]
International Towing and Recovery Museum receives $7073.26 donation
By Tow Pro Staff Chattanooga, Tennessee — November 6, 2017 — The American Towing and Recovery Institute has “proudly” donated $7073.26 USD ($9010 Canadian) to the International Towing and Recovery Museum. The donation, which was generated from several proceeds, will be distributed between the general operating fund and the Survivor Fund. The American Towing and […]
Toronto police seek information on tow truck theft
Toronto, Ontario — October 19, 2017 — The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance locating a woman who is alleged to have stolen a tow truck. It is believed that on the morning of Monday October 16 at 9:30am, a tow truck operator was rendering assistance in the parking lot of Shoppers Drug […]
CAA calls for provincial regulation of towing industry in Ontario
By Tow Pro Staff Thornhill, Ontario — October 18, 2017 — The Canadian Automobile Association South Central Ontario (CCA SCO) is calling on the Ontario government to make provincial regulation of the towing industry a priority. The Ontario-based organization, which is affiliated to the CCA, said the move comes after “continued instances” of “harrowing” stories […]
Westshore Towing helps food bank after truck crash
By CTAR Staff Vancouver Island, British Columbia — October 18, 2017 — Westshore Towing helped out local food banks when the firm refused to throw away the food in a crashed truck. The truck, which was heading to grocery stores with a Loblaw Companies trailer full of food, crashed on the Trans-Canada Highway between Millstream […]
Newfoundland tow truck driver lucky to be alive
A tow truck driver from Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove in Newfoundland has survived a close call after being injured by a vehicle on Pitts Memorial Drive on Friday morning. Tanner Isaacs, 23, who had just started his first week at R&D Towing, was loading a car with two flat tires onto his truck at 4am […]
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 […]
