Register now to become an EVfriendly certified provider. If you are not yet familiar with EVfriendly, in short, it is an industry-led program, powered by the Automotive Retailers Association, sponsored by the Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Low Carbon Innovation, designed to cultivate a higher degree of confidence in zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) ownership. The program […]
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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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Are you leaving money on the table? Some towing companies are not charging ICBC for using dollies through the loading and securing vehicle fee (article 4) on the CL332. Load and secure can be applied if loading and securing takes more than 10 minutes. ICBC will accept charges for use of dollies under this category.
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The ARA is moving forward with a number of proposals designed to keep tow operators safer on the road. WorkSafeBC has completed its public consultation for newly proposed amendments to Part 18 of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations. The new regulations are now on their way to being ratified. The ARA’s towing and
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The ARA, through the support and cooperation of WorkSafeBC and industry partners, has developed comprehensive guidelines for the safe handling of electric vehicles (EVs) and high voltage batteries for the recycling and towing and recovery industries. Guidelines and protocols, along with other tools and resources, are available for download from ohs.ara.bc.ca. When Toyota launched the first
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