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Tow sector under threat from ‘bad apples,’ says PTAO chief
Toronto, Ontario — After a series of arson attacks on tow trucks, a senior figure in Canada’s towing industry has
Clear the Way: Edmonton calling on the government for new towing safety measures
Edmonton, Alberta — Alberta’s provincial government is being called on to approve new safety measures for tow truck operators after
Bylaw Blocked: ‘Chaser’ bylaw paused following backlash from towing community
Proposed towing bylaws in London Ont. have been halted following a meeting on Dec. 4. between London’s Community and Protective
Slow Down, Move Over: New Brunswick the final province to add tow trucks to law
New Brunswick has become the tenth province in the country to adopt tow trucks into its ‘Slow Down, Move Over’
Emergency Ignorance: Another roadside collision as drivers fail to slow down for towers
Toronto, Ontario — Just weeks after the death of Ontario tower Todd Burgess, who died in a roadside accident on Nov.
Chop Stop: Police shut down illegal business
Toronto, Ontario — When a vehicle was illegally towed from a collision scene last month, police were able to trace
Tow-ronto: City launches six-week towing blitz
The City of Toronto is launching a six-week towing blitz in the downtown core, aimed at vehicles illegally blocking lanes
Tow Yeah: PTAO’s annual Tow Show this weekend!
The PTAO Tow Show is back and bigger than ever. This year’s show — running Friday, September 20th and Saturday,
Tow Way! Eagle Towing Equipment shakes up the industry
Much like any industry, tow truck drivers often face backlash for their line of work. From a distrust of the
London city staff to hold public meeting to regulate ‘chasers’
London city staff officials have recommended a public meeting to regulate what they call “accident chaser” tow trucks. Back in
Volvo offers free tows for life
Toronto, Ontario — June 14, 2019 — Volvo has just announced that they’re offering free towing services for any of
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
