Towing & Recovery Division

The Towing & Recovery Division (TRD) represents the interest of the towing industry in B.C., with volunteers serving on the ICBC liaison committee to rpovide input on policies relating to rates for towing and storage of vehicles with ICBC insurnace policies that have been involved in an accident. Another initiative resulted in a popular online training course about impound lot operations and how to dispose of abandoned vehicles. The TRD’s objective is to enhance, educate and promote operator safety and professionalism.

TRD Executive Committee

Division Chair

Executive Committee

Mitchell Martin, Mitchell’s Towing Ltd., North Vancouver

Chris Logan, Roadway Towing, Delta
Kit Moller, Clover Towing (2015) Ltd., Surrey
Taylor Kenyon, Penticton Towing, Penticton
Kyle Schrump, Buster’s Towing, Vancouver
Barry Mah, Reliable Towing Mission Ltd., Mission
Mike Oldfield, Mid Island Towing
Kevin Desjardin, Don’s Towing

TRD Contact Information:
Ken Hendricks, Senior Industry Relations Advisor

TRD Frequently Asked Questions

Answer: New legislation was introduced in September 2010 that impacts impound lot operators (ILOs) with respect to the way they handle impoundment and disposal of vehicles. The ARA has developed a free course providing  guidance and best practices to help  ILOs understand their rights and obligations under the law. Visit the ARA Training Centre of Excellence website to take this course.

Answer: The ARA Occupational Health & Safety website has all the information needed by employers and employees, including guideline booklets, templates, and links to relevant information.

Answer: Yes – the ARA has launched an employment website at AutoCareersBC.ca that includes career profiles, links to training resources, and a job bank where employers can post job vacancies.

Towing & Recovery Division News

Emergency Response Traffic Control Training

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 ...
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EVfriendly Certification Registration Now Open

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The ARA Hosted Top WreckMaster Training

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 ...
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