Tow Canada Magazine

08/20/2026

CALL FOR ENTRIES — DEADLINE: September 20, 2026

The Tow Canada Beauty Contest is back, and it’s time to show the industry what you’re rolling. Colour, chrome, detail and attitude — we want trucks that turn heads and tell stories.

Categories: Creative Display, Light-Duty, Medium-Duty or Heavy-Duty — and don’t forget the People’s Choice Award!

Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in every category.

For full contest details and the entry form, click here:
www.towcanada.ca/2026-tow-canada-beauty-contest

Please share this link. Open to Canadian entrants only.

08/14/2026

The Saturday Social, September 12, is your opportunity to celebrate our industry, and recognize outstanding individuals and companies who make a difference every day.

🏆 During the evening, we’ll also be hosting our Awards Ceremony, recognizing recipients from the weekend’s festivities, including:
• Recovery of the Year
• Hero of the Industry
• Show & Shine
…and more!

Whether you’re catching up with familiar faces or making new industry connections, this will be a night you won’t want to miss.

📍 2026 Tow Trade Show
🎟️ Purchase Your Tickets Here: https://www.revelree.ca/event/saturdaysocial/tickets

We can’t wait to see everyone there for an unforgettable Saturday night!

08/14/2026

08/14/2026

🚨 Responder Training Opportunity – National TIM Responder Training Program 🚨

The Professional Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO) is proud to host the National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training Program — designed by responders, for responders, to help improve safety, communication, and efficiency at roadside incidents.

This course is built around three key objectives:
✔️ Responder Safety
✔️ Safe, Quick Clearance
✔️ Prompt, Reliable, Interoperable Communications

📅 Date: September 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: PTAO Tow Trade Show – Bingeman’s, Kitchener (Heritage Room B)
💲 Cost: $120 + HST per student (Lunch Included)
🎟️ Limited to 30 seats – registration required!

Secure your spot today: https://www.revelree.ca/event/timstraining/

Invest in your safety, strengthen incident response practices, and enhance coordination at the scenes where every second matters.

08/13/2026

If you have a passion for the towing industry, you will want to be here. Saturday August 15th. At 425 36 Street NE. Just look for all the tow trucks….thats where we will be! Gratitude for ARW Truck Equipment Ltd. for their Title Sponsorship! Make sure you register so your spot is saved! And don’t forget the banquet at 5pm. Our friends at The Canadian Brewhouse are preparing a wonderful meal for us!

All details, registration for trucks and banquet and the Kids Parade at: https://www.towingalberta.com.

08/12/2026

[Sponsored Content]

Introducing the new JD35/40 Ton Rotator

Designed with operator safety, strength and serviceability in mind, this new model builds upon proven technologies while addressing evolving needs in towing and recovery.

Features of the new JD35/40 Ton Rotator include:

- 37-ft boom with 360° continuous rotation

- 7.4-million RBM subframe

- Compatibility with all 500 Series underlift options

Spec Sheets, infographic and more found here: Rotator JD35/40 HDR 700 | Jerr-Dan

Contact your Jerr-Dan dealer for more info here: Distributor Locator | Jerr-Dan

08/11/2026

We are in the final week countdown to our CALGARY TOW SHOW & SHINE this coming Saturday (Aug 15)

Full details & information on our website (towingalberta.com)

If you are planning to attend and enter a truck(s), ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS & a sample JUDGING SHEET is with the VEHICLE ENTRY REGISTRATION FORM that provides the protocol for judging and the scoring items.

Hope to see you at the show and if you have small children bring them along to participate in the KID’S PARADE.

07/30/2026

If you can help, relevant info below.

Our hearts are with Steve Larabie, his family and the entire team at Steve’s Towing & Auto Works following the devastating wildfire near Clinton, B.C.

Steve and his family safely escaped, but tragically lost their homes, business, vehicles, equipment and many irreplaceable personal belongings. As members of the towing community, we know a towing company is more than trucks and equipment—it represents years of hard work, sacrifice and service to the people who depend on it.

We are sharing Steve’s story to help raise awareness and support a fellow towing family during an unimaginable time.

If you are able to donate or share the fundraiser, every act of support can help:

[Steven Larabie Wildfire Relief Fundraiser](https://www.gofundme.com/f/steven-larabie-wildfire-relief)

From everyone at Reliable Fleet Services, our thoughts are with Steve, his family and everyone affected by the wildfires. ❤️

07/22/2026

The PTAO recently shared this important public awareness campaign from CAA, and we’re pleased to help amplify the message.

Every day, tow operators, emergency responders, and roadside workers put themselves at risk to keep Canadians safe. Slowing down and moving over isn’t just the law in many jurisdictions—it’s one of the simplest actions drivers can take to help save lives.

A big thank you to CAA for investing in this national awareness campaign and helping bring this critical roadside safety message to millions of Canadians through television, radio, streaming services, social media, YouTube, and Cineplex theatres.

Please take 30 seconds to watch the PSA and consider sharing it with your family, friends, and colleagues. Together, we can help make our roads safer for everyone.

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