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In Memoriam: WreckMaster's founding father Terry Humelsine

Terry R. Humelsine who helped advance formal training standards in the towing and recovery sector as a longtime instructor and early leader of WreckMaster...

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Predatory Pushbacks: Calgary city council considers $10,000 fine for predatory tow truck drivers

Calgary, Alberta’s city council has announced that it is now considering a $10,000 max fine for predatory towing behaviour in the region.

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Brakes on Brakes: NHTSA delays AEB ruling, gives Trump administration time to review documents

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that it plans to delay the effective date of its automatic emergency braking (AEB) ruling in the United States in order to give the Trump administration time to review documents.

Towing Toils: New provincial tow regulations limiting training and service capacity, say Northern Ontario operators

Ottawa, Ontario — Tow operators in Northern Ontario have reported complications with the new industry requirements imposed on July 21, 2024, that require service testing not readily available in the region. Some tow operators in Northern Ontario originally reported to CBC News that they have been struggling to hire new drivers to assist with roadside […]

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A Memorial Meeting: Professional Towing Association of Ontario to hold second memorial scholarship procession on September 14

Kitchener, Ontario — In recognition and tribute to all those tow operators injured or lost their lives in the line of duty, the Professional Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO) is holding its second memorial scholarship procession on September 14, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., before the PTAO Tow Show opens for the day. […]

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Saved by the Stapleys: Collision Repair mag publisher’s stuck backhoe saved by Scott Stapley

Cambellford, Ontario — There are heroes among the Collision Repair mag readership, as a Friday morning saga came to prove. When Publisher of Collision Repair magazine Darryl Simmons found his backhoe stuck again, it was Scott Stapley of Stapley’s Towing to the rescue. Darryl Simmons’ backhoe was down in the dirt. After the mission was complete, […]

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A Sticky Situation: Saskatchewan using ‘barnacles’ on vehicles with parking violations

Regina, Saskatchewan — Vehicles in Regina have begun receiving ‘barnacles’ on their windshields in place of wheel locks or boots for parking violations. Not an under-the-sea-feature, but a yellow-windshield-covering-device, the barnacle ensures that drivers pay any outstanding driving fines by acting as a driving deterrent and blocking the windshield until a driver has paid. The […]

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