Why Ontario is changing its rules for tow trucks

Ontario has implemented new rules that allow only approved tow truck companies to service several major highways, effective immediately. The policy centralizes highway towing to sanctioned providers and could benefit approved operators while restricting independent tow firms, with possible implications for provincial procurement, local tow businesses and emergency-response logistics.

Analysis

Ontario has implemented new rules that allow only approved tow truck companies to service several major highways, effective immediately. The policy centralizes highway towing to sanctioned providers and could benefit approved operators while restricting independent tow firms, with possible implications for provincial procurement, local tow businesses and emergency-response logistics.