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Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 – Framework for pollution prevention
Canada Labour Code, Part II – Occupational Health and Safety. Sec. 124-125. “Duties of Employers.”
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Transport Canada – Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations
The first tow truck was invented in 1916 by Ernest W. Holmes Sr. of Chattanooga, Tennessee (Source: International Towing Museum)
The death rate in the towing industry is 15 times higher than the national average for all other private industries (Source: CDC).
Tow truck operators should not tow a vehicle while the occupants are inside. Towing a vehicle with the passenger still inside is dangerous and could result in serious injury or death should an accident occur.
A tow truck uses a set of towing mechanisms including chains, cables, hooks, and winches to raise a disabled vehicle fully or partially off the ground and onto the tow truck’s body (depending on the make and model of the tow truck and the vehicle). This allows the tow truck operator to freely move the disabled vehicle from one location to another.
There is no difference between a tow truck and a wrecker. Some companies may use the terms separately to refer to different work responsibilities, though this depends upon company-specific lingo.
You will need to get a commercial driver’s license with classification appropriate to the tow truck you will be using. This includes receiving the proper training and passing necessary written and practical exams. There may be additional requirements depending on local laws and company policies.
A tow truck could cause additional damage to the vehicle it is towing. However, if the tow truck driver uses the correct towing mechanisms, appropriately attaches all securing devices, drives carefully and monitors the vehicle while driving, and follows other basic safe operating procedures, they can reduce the chances for causing additional damage.
The best tow truck is the one that suits your towing needs. Not all tow trucks are the same, and some are rated to handle heavier loads than others. Consult the manufacturer when selecting a tow truck and make sure it will meet your work requirements.
The amount of weight a tow truck can carry depends upon its gross vehicle weight rating. This is the maximum amount of weight the manufacturer has determined the tow truck can safely carry without reasonable risk of mechanical failure.
Short answer: Maybe.
Long answer: Whether a tow truck driver can give you a ride in their cab depends on several factors. First, company policies may prohibit giving rides to avoid liability issues. Second, there must be enough seats and seatbelts to accommodate all cab occupants. Third, if there are small children or babies, the cab must have appropriate seating accommodations. If these conditions are appropriately met, then the driver can give you a ride. Otherwise, you will need some other transportation.
