Towing

Effective August, 2023, the B.C. government will be implementing new regulations for the Commercial Transportation Sector that will mirror the existing federal Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service Regulations. Towing companies may or may not be affected by these regulations depending on their operation. To help educate and inform industry about these upcoming regulations, …

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As part of the program, ICBC will cover the costs of ARA online training courses that are focused on traffic control and the safe handling of electric vehicles. by Ken Hendricks In a recent episode of the EVfriendly podcast, Mitchell Martin, owner of Mitchell’s Towing, said: “Training is critical. It gives you knowledge on What …

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The Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) and ICBC have partnered on a pilot project, Labour Attraction/Retention, Education/Training and Safety (LETS). For the towing and recovery industry, the program primarily helps companies with challenges related to training. The following text was provided by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) Eligibility Effective immediately, ICBC will cover the …

ICBC and ARA Team Up to Support Industry Training Read More »

The goal of every tow and recovery operator is to get home safely after every shift. Completing this new online course will help operators get the knowledge, confidence, and resources to do the job safely. The new Emergency Response Traffic Control for Towing and Recovery Operators course is now available online at the Automotive Retailers …

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ICBC will run out of seven-digit driver’s license numbers (DLN) in 2023 and in preparation, ICBC expects to increase the length of driver’s license numbers from seven to eight digits by the fall of 2023. Driver’s licenses issued before this will not be changed or affected. BCID numbers will not change. The new eight-digit number …

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As the towing and recovery industry in B.C. is experiencing a critical shortage of workers, the ARA is engaging industry leaders, government, and stakeholders in an effort to tackle some of the labour challenges and help B.C. towing industry thrive.  To collect necessary data to develop labour attraction/retention funded projects, programs, and services, the ARA is …

Labour Attraction Survey: Towing Industry Read More »

A new online training will be available to towing and recovery industry in B.C. in early 2022. The ARA is pleased to announce Emergency Response Traffic Control Training for towing and recovery operators. On December 1, 2021, WorkSafeBC (WSBC) will be announcing important changes to Part 18: Traffic Control of the WSBC Regulations. The introduction …

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Photo: MLA Susie Chant; Mitchell Martin of Mitchell’s Towing; Chris Logan of Roadway Towing; and WreckMaster lead instructor Bruce Campbell at WreckMaster training level 8/9R in North Vancouver, August 19, 2021 For the first time ever, Canadian tow truck operators got an opportunity to advance their skills to the highest level available through a five-day …

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RoadSafetyBC has announced a forthcoming increase in the Impound Lot Operator program rates. Following numerous consultations between the ARA and RoadSafetyBC,  this $20 increase will be applied to the existing $35.00 admin fee (negotiated on your behalf by the ARA in 2014). The new rate becomes effective July 1st, and only for vehicles impounded after …

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