Canadian Towing Equipment launches new website
By Mike Pickford Ayr, Ontario — September 21, 2016 — Canadian Towing Equipment breathed some new life into its online platforms in early September, launching a brand-new website for its customers across the continent. Officially unveiled on Sept. 13, the new site goes some way towards bringing the organization into the new age of online technology. […]
Two towers fatally injured over weekend
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario and Boucherville, Quebec — September 12, 2016 — At least two Canadian towers passed away during the execution of their duties in separate incidents over the weekend. Stephane Desrosiers was towing a fully-loaded cement truck on Highway 20 in Boucherville, Quebec on Friday. His vehicle clipped a guardrail on the exit […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Could towers be trained to provide first aid?
By Chris Gerics Peterborough, Ontario — April 22, 2016 — Tow vehicles and drivers are an important aspect of responding to traffic accidents due to their ability to quickly remove vehicles and debris from an accident scene. But what if they could do more? Derek Carr, who previously owned his own towing business, Phoenix Towing in […]
