Forest City Feuds: Violent collision chasing, intimidation expands to London’s tow market
London, Ontario — If you thought the violence and corruption present in Ontario’s towing industry was exclusive to the larger city centres of Toronto and Ottawa, think again, as tow operators in London, Ont. have been speaking out about a rise in targeted attacks and intimidation in the area. The CBC recently spoke with Fadi […]
Special Favours: Two GTA OPP officers arrested for special treatment to certain tow operators
Toronto, Ontario — Details from an internal investigation from the Ontario Provincial Police’s (OPP) Professional Standards Unit have uncovered that two Mississauga, Ont.-based police officers, Sgt. Terrence Reefer and Const. Roberto Visconti, were arrested for allegedly giving preferential treatment to certain tow truck operators within the GTA. The two officers, both from the OPP’s Mississauga […]
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 […]
Product Report: EZ Roller and EZ Roller-Spinner
Atlanta, Georgia — After an exciting weekend showing it off at the Northeast Tradeshow in New Jersey, EZ Universal Wheels is excited to officially unveil the EZ Roller and EZ Roller-Spinner, for use by repair shops and tow operators. The two products, the latter of which won a SEMA award this year for best new […]
Safer Shoulders: Alberta amends Traffic Safety Act to better protect roadside workers
Edmonton, Alberta — A new amendment to Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act will require drivers to slow down to at least 60 kilometres an hour when passing stopped roadside worker vehicles with flashing lights. The updated Bill 5 aims to cover roadside maintenance workers and snowplow operators with protection under the Traffic Safety Act; similar to […]
Hooked Up: Provincial Towing Association of Ontario supports operator licensing plan
Ottawa, Ontario — Advocates for Ontario’s towing industry are voicing their support for the provincial government’s plans to introduce a tow operator licensing framework, in the hopes of securing a more fair and ethical way forward for those employed in the industry. The Provincial Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO) says that it fully endorses the […]
