Vernon Auto Towing
4617 34st V1T 5Y8 Vernon, BC, Canada

THE TOW TRUCK OPERATOR The first thing that seems to come to mind is a guy out to repossess, or tow off your car, right? Most people never take the time to cons...ider what the life of a tow truck operator actually involves. They are too busy worrying about getting to work, or home, on time. Having no compassion for the reasons why the big trucks with flashing lights are blocking their path. Or why a driver isn't there the instant the phone is hung up after a call asking for help with a lockout or tire change. That mess of trucks and flashing lights that just happens to be in the way? Well that was a car verses semi-truck involving someone who is also trying to get to work. In their hurry they changed lanes, cutting in front of the semi, without regard for the extra distance that semi-truck needs to stop. Now those ‘tow drivers’ are fighting a delicate balance between life and death trying to lift the mangled wreck off of the drivers and that lockout or tire change that was requested and that tow truck driver, was 45 min later than expected? Well it was because he was rerouted to unlock a car with an infant and a toddler in it. The toddler thought it would be fun, on a very hot day, to hit the buttons while mom was putting the stroller in the trunk. The infant is now starting to cry because of the rising heat in that locked car. You see, a tow truck operator isn't paid much. Most of the bill goes to company costs like truck maintenance, fuel costs, insurances, property costs, payroll, etc. They never get a full night’s sleep, regular meals, or let alone time to take a shower, or use a restroom! Why, you ask? Because they are almost constantly running 24/7, in rain, sleet, snow or shine, leaving little or no time for their families. They miss their children’s activities, as well as bits and pieces of holidays, and birthdays, to help those in need. Granted there are some drivers (and companies) who still give the industry a bad name. So when you find a good company or driver, stick with them, request them if given (or ask for) the option, and promote them. It takes a special person to be a tow truck operator! So Please, the next time you need to get assistance from a tow truck operator, THANK him/her for their time and help. You just happen to be getting a brief bit of their time that their family doesn't. I didn’t write this but it definitely hits the nail on the head!!! By Daniel Fisher

Chip went to visit some of our associates at Vernon Auto Towing. Given the wintery weather we're experiencing, he wanted to remind everyone of the Slow Down, Mo...ve Over laws here in BC. https://www2.gov.bc.ca//road-safety-ru/slow-down-move-over Please help keep our tow truck drivers safe while they work. Remember: some day they might be out rescuing you! See more

Please slow down and move over..

Please slow down and move over..we all have families waiting for us at home..

A real eye opening article into the statistics of our profession..

Stopped to support these youngins today selling lemonade and cookies for kids with diabetes to go to camp every one stop on by there tomorrow to help them out just off silverstar on Macdonald road

Thank you for the positive feedback..

Finally what we have all been working so hard for all week..recovering a rolled over semi tractor and trailer..The best and smoothest landing our instructors have ever seen..

Final rigging check before we recover and upright a rolled over semi tractor and trailer..

Single lane recovery to a wrecker doing a California roll

Rolling and recovering the school bus doing a single lane recovery roll

Preparing the school bus to do a single lane rollover recovery