Tow Truck Industry

• New tow truck requirements kick in, as Ontario takes oversight of troubled industry

  The Ontario government says it is cracking down on fraudulent tow truck drivers with a new certification requirement it calls a first among Canada's provinces. 

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2024
  
• Criminal charges, convictions cited in denial of licences for two London, Ont. towing companies

  The move by the city comes after the two companies, DNA Towing and Recovery and RMS Towing, were sanctioned as part of last fall's tow truck licence enforcement blitz.

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2023
  
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• Tow trucks on contract to Ottawa refuse to remove convoyers: city official

  Ottawa's city manager says the municipality's standing list of tow truck operators are unilaterally refusing to remove heavy trucks amid the ongoing 'Freedom Convoy' protests.

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2022
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• Toronto police officer accused in alleged towing scheme now charged with fraud

  Police allege the suspects carried out fraudulent insurance claims for false or staged collisions between April 2018 and May 2020.

  Crime

  Feb 19, 2021
• Several Toronto police officers suspended as tow truck probe continues, spokesperson says

  A Toronto police spokesperson says the suspended officers are not currently facing any charges either under either the Criminal Code or Ontario's Police Services Act.

  Crime

  Jul 15, 2020
• Toronto officer charged with ‘criminal organization’ offences allegedly involving towing industry

  "As the investigation took on some light, the corruption revealed itself," Supt. Domenic Sinopoli said.

  Crime

  Jun 22, 2020
• 20 people charged in connection with tow truck turf wars across GTA

  'The competition for control of the towing market has resulted in murders, attempted murders, assaults, arsons, threats and property damage,' police said.

  Crime

  May 26, 2020
• Committee sends tow truck issue back to staff, backs Junos sound exemption

  A committee recommends consulting the tow truck industry before crafting a bylaw to prevent "predatory" practices.

  Politics

  Jan 23, 2019
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• B.C. tow truck industry calling for blue safety lights

  Not a week goes by that a tow truck driver isn't killed on the job in North America, so the industry is calling for safety changes

  Traffic

  Nov 22, 2018
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• Towing customers claim Toronto company charging exorbitant fees

  When you’re stranded on the road, or have just been in accident, chances are you may need the services of a tow operator. Now, imagine that after being towed somewhere, you find out the bill will be $3,000 for hook-up and a week in storage — and you’re on the hook for the huge bill.

  Consumer

  Apr 21, 2017