Professional Standards: PTAO pushing standardized towing regulations in Ontario
Thessalon, Ontario — The Provincial Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO) has confirmed details of an accreditation program for towers and tow operators in Ontario, the province’s first standardized towing regulation. Earlier this year, the PTAO board agreed to establish an accreditation program for towers and tow operators across Ontario. A series of recommendations were made […]
Dinner and a Tow: Tickets on sale for PTAO’s 2022 Tow Show in Kitchener
Kitchener, Ontario — We heard there’ll be a show and thought you all should know, that for the top talent of tow, the 2022 Tow Show is the place to go. If you’re not following: the Provincial Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO) is gearing up for its big annual event where tow operators and fleet […]
Straight to Voicemail: PTAO says Ontario Government continues to ‘ignore requests’ to meet, discuss tow truck industry standards
Thessalon, Ontario — The Ontario Government has yet to meet with the Provincial Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO) to discuss standards and reform to the province’s tow truck industry, the industry organization wrote in an open letter on May 14. “The PTAO has made numerous requests to meet with the Premier of Ontario to discuss […]
Tow-tal Control: Ontario government looks to ‘strengthen oversight of towing sector’, introduce certification, standards and more
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario government is looking to introduce legislation that seeks to “strengthen the province’s oversight of the towing sector,” along with measures to protect vulnerable road users and increase penalties for those engaging in high-risk driving behaviours. Through the newly introduced Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act, 2021, the Ontario government […]
Industry gears up for PTAO Annual Tow and Trade Show
By CTAR Staff Hamilton, Ontario — September 5, 2014 — The Provincial Tow Association of Ontario (PTAO) is once again inviting both towing professionals and enthusiasts to attend its 16th Annual Tow and Trade Show. Running from September 11 to September 13, this year’s event will be held at Hamilton’s Careport Centre and will boast […]
PTAO towers drive to fight diabetes at charity event
By CTAR Staff Newmarket, Ontario — June 11, 2014 — The Provincial Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO) is holding its annual charity golf tournament to raise money for the Canadian Diabetes Association. Tow operators across Ontario are encouraged to come out for the provincial towing association’s annual charity golf tournament, to be held again at […]
