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. […]
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 […]
Saskatchewan CAA presents Awards of Excellence to tow truck drivers
Saskatchewan, Regina — November 23, 2017 — Nine towing contractors from around the province of Saskatchewan were recently recognized as recipients of the CAA Saskatchewan 2017 Roadside Assistance Award of Excellence. This prestigious award recognizes contractors that provide consistent, professional and reliable emergency roadside assistance to CAA Members. The annual award is given to only […]
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 […]
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