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Nick Schade

Nick Schade Tony’s Wrecker Service Louisville, Kentucky Give an example of how nominee has shared expertise with fellow tow operators. Serves as host to WreckMaster classes
Works in conjunction with the Middletown Fire Protection District to cross train operators and firemen. Provide details of at least one instance when the nominee has effected positive change in…

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OHIO TOWER ALERT !! INFO NEEDED !!!

  TO:              TRAO and APTO MEMBERS   FROM:         The Ohio Towing and Recovery Legislative Committee (OTRLC)   RE:              NOTICE: INFORMATION NEEDED FOR PPI RATE REVIEW   DATE:          January 6, 2023     In 2018, The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (“PUCO”) adopted rules that established maximum rates for towing and storing motor vehicles from a Private Tow-Away Zone, i.e.,…

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OHIO Towing Alert: PPI RATE INCREASE – We need your help!

In 2018, The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (“PUCO”) adopted rules that established maximum rates for towing and storing motor vehicles from a Private Tow-Away Zone, i.e., Private Property Impounds (“PPI”). Recall, the Ohio towing and recovery industry fought and won a difficult battle to increase PPI rates and supported removing the authority to set these…

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OSHA 300 Log Data

***UPDATE*** – Extended to December 15, 2017 New Information Surrounding OSHA 300 Log Electronic Reporting                Over the summer, OSHA announced beginning August 1, 2017 employers can submit their OSHA 300 log data electronically directly to OSHA, via the OSHA website.  Although the OSHA website will allow companies to upload…

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Paul Pardo

Paul Pardo Pardo’s Service Inc. Richmond, Indiana Give an example of how nominee has shared expertise with fellow tow operators. Sponsored and demonstrated several recovery classes Provide details of at least one instance when the nominee has effected positive change in the industry. Put together an underwater recovery system that B/A products has put a…

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PUCO RULING ON PRIVATE PARTY TOW-AWAY ZONE RATES

  The PUCO has voted to set the Private Tow Away Zone and storage rates. PUCO set the rates at $129.00 for vehicles 10,000 GVW and under with a $17.00 per day storage. For vehicles with a GVW of 10,001 or greater, the rate set is $216.00 and $29.00 per day storage. This is about…

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