Scarborough vehicle fires could be linked to tow truck turf war
Toronto, Ontario – June 11, 2019 – The series of vehicle fires in Scarborough, Ont. last week could be linked to an ongoing turf war involving towing companies, sources have told CP24. Last Thursday Toronto police were dispatched to a driveway at Long Cresent and Glen Ames where a vehicle was on fire in a […]
The B.C. Cone Zone campaign reminds drivers to slow down
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario – May 16, 2019 — In support of the B.C. Cone Zone campaign, the British Columbia Automobile Association is asking drivers to pay attention to “cone zones” and slow down when passing roadside workers. To prevent deaths and injuries to roadside workers in the province, the B.C. Cone Zone campaign […]
New bill in Alberta introduced to improve tow truck driver safety
Edmonton, Alberta — December 7, 2017 — Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA Wayne Drysdale recently introduced Bill 215, the Traffic Safety (Tow Trucks) Amendment Act, 2017. The new bill will allow tow truck operators to install white and blue warning lights onto their trucks as part of an effort to make jobs safer for tow truck drivers. […]
Global Towing Equipment Market 2017-2018 report now available for purchase
Toronto, Ontario — December 4, 2017 — The Global Towing Equipment Market 2017-2018 report is now available to purchase. In the report, analysts forecast that the global towing equipment market will grow at a CAGR of 6.13 percent during the period 2017-2021. The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global […]
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 […]
