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Towers, Help Keep Our Roads Safe and Debris-free!

The California Highway Patrol and Caltrans are getting reports of collision debris being left on our freeways and roads.  Unfortunately, the debris that is left behind can cause secondary collisions that can result in property damage, injuries, or death.  The CHP has asked CTTA, as its partner in road safety, to help prevent this unnecessary […]

WINNER OF CAR CARRIER RAFFLE ANNOUNCED BY CTTA, WORLDWIDE EQUIPMENT SALES, JERR-DAN CORPORTATION, AND ROUSH CLEANTECH

Sacramento, CA. – July 1, 2020 A winner has been announced in the California Tow Truck Association Foundation raffle, which was supported by generous donors at Worldwide Equipment Sales, Jerr-Dan Corporation, and ROUSH CleanTech. Shawn Kitson of Stuckman Towing in Syracuse, Indiana was awarded the prize: a 2019 Ford F-650 Worldwide Equipment carrier with Jerr-Dan […]

Light Up The Sky For Fallen Tow Operators (6/24/20)

Last night (6/23/20), we received the heartbreaking news that the towing industry lost yet another operator due to a motorist failing to slow down and move over in Woodside, CA. Mr. Mark Alarcon, a beloved and well-known operator from Atlas Tow out of San Francisco, was assisting a motorist on the side of the freeway […]

Using Zoom for CTTA Meetings

Getting Started Prerequisites Download the Zoom application for your device of choice Windows/PC iOS Android Once downloaded, it is not required that you create an account, but we recommend doing so to assure that your settings are ready to go when you join a meeting. Be sure to test your video and audio before joining […]

CTTA TO HONOR 6TH CLASS OF RICH CHAPPEL INDUSTRY LEADERS

Awards to be presented at the CTTA Industry Leaders & Awards Night during the American Towman ShowPlace in Las Vegas on Friday, May 15, 2020 Sacramento, CA • As the California Tow Truck Association celebrates over 50 years of protecting the towing industry, it is proud to announce the 2020 slate of inductees to its […]

CHP ADOPTS CHANGES TO HOURS-OF-SERVICE REGS FOR CALIFORNIA TOW TRUCK OPERATORS

Sacramento, CA • January 8, 2020 After years of working closely with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) on the changes, the California Tow Truck Association (CTTA) is proud to report that revisions to California’s hours-of-service regulations for California tow truck operators have been finalized and will take effect on April 1, 2020. Given the unworkability […]

Accuracy When Sharing Tow Operator Deaths

As we enter a new decade, it’s worth remembering the keys to consuming journalism and social media in this new information age. Increasingly, misinformation is shared across the internet, which can lead to some unfortunate consequences. We’re not here to talk about politics, influencers, or deep-fakes, rather, we want to focus in on one thing: […]

Recent CTTA Legislative & Regulatory Victories

CTTA’s legislative program is designed to protect and advance the interests of professional towing companies at the California State Capitol.  Thanks to the dedication of CTTA’s Towing Regulatory Oversight Council (T-ROC), with help from its legislative advocates Ellison Wilson Advocacy and other stakeholders including the Emergency Road Service Coalition of America (ERSCA), CTTA has proudly […]