Preferred Towing
Towing and Recovery
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Last updated on Feb 8th, 2026
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Conversation and upcoming special event announcement
Collin Vandenheuvel and David Burrows discuss recent news at Preferred Towing in Sarnia and cover developments related to Heavy Rescue 401, with a special event announcement to be shared. This short update from Preferred Towing is aimed at local listeners interested in towing operations, rescue services, and community events.
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Tonight 7 pm event
Preferred Towing posted a short invite to a gathering happening tonight, June 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Check the linked Facebook event page for location specifics and any updates before you go.
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Father's Day greeting
Preferred Towing posted a warm Father s Day greeting on 2026-06-21 addressed to staff, customers, and colleagues. The short message highlights the company s appreciation and community minded tone.
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Shared Facebook post link
Preferred Towing shared a public Facebook post on 2026-06-20 at 23:00:27 UTC. Follow the included link to view the original post, images, and any community comments on Facebook.
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Preferred Towing in house operator training
Preferred Towing shared a company update about an in house training exercise run last week where light duty and heavy operators practiced with vehicles and trailers positioned on their sides and roofs in the company yard. The hands on drills are designed to build operator skillsets through realistic recovery and stabilization scenarios.
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Emergency response training participation
Preferred Towing supported a Bases Emergency Response Simulation Training exercise at the Point Edward Casino by providing and flipping over a tanker to create a realistic incident scenario. The participation highlights community collaboration and practical preparedness among towing services and emergency personnel.
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Random Act of Tow truck presentation
Preferred Towing presented Rotator number 5 during their Random Act of Tow truck presentation to Lucas at the Retro Car Event Trivia Cruise on June 2, 2026. The short announcement highlights a community moment between a towing provider and local car enthusiasts at the retro car cruise.
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Thank-you announcement for successful community fundraising events
Preferred Towing and Retro Car Events thank everyone who supported the Retro Car Events Car Bar Event and Trivia Cruise on behalf of Ohana Landing. Members, volunteers, sponsors, prize donors, attendees, and ticket purchasers helped create memorable experiences while raising support and hope for the youth served by Ohana Landing.
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Promotional description post
Preferred Towing published a short promotional song on 2026-05-30 that describes the company and its services in a friendly, musical format. The post offers a concise, shareable introduction to the business for customers and followers.
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Employee one-year service recognition
Preferred Towing celebrated Stephan's one year employment milestone during last week's monthly safety meeting. The short internal announcement recognizes his service and highlights the company's practice of honoring milestones at regular safety gatherings.
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Victoria Day greeting
Preferred Towing posted a Victoria Day greeting on 2026-05-18, wishing the community a safe and happy holiday. The message is a short, friendly note aimed at connecting with customers and neighbors during the Victoria Day observance.
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Rotator kit giveaway for Vascular Birthmark Awareness Day
Preferred Towing marked Vascular Birthmark Awareness Day on 2026-05-15 by giving away their fourth rotator kit to a child. The short announcement celebrates the recipient and highlights the companys participation in awareness activities.
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National Vascular Birthmark Awareness Day message
Preferred Towing posted for National Vascular Birthmark Awareness Day on May 15 2026, urging the community to learn, show kindness, and support people with port-wine stains, hemangiomas, and other vascular anomalies. The message invites people to share support using the hashtag #putonyourbirthmark to help build confidence and inclusion.
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Rotator kits giveaway
Preferred Towing announced a 35th anniversary giveaway of Rotator kits, to be distributed randomly throughout the year starting from the May 13 announcement. The company stresses that it will not send notifications to winners and warns that any prize messages claiming to be from them are scams and should be reported.
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Condolence tribute for Paul
Preferred Towing shared a heartfelt tribute on 2026-05-12 honoring Paul for his kindness and his support of Ohana Landing and other initiatives for children and families. The message remembers his generous spirit and notes he is sadly missed by the community.
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Mother's Day appreciation message
Preferred Towing sends a warm Mothers Day message thanking staff, spouses, families, office team, customers, and women who support the towing community. The note highlights the industrys challenging schedule and expresses appreciation for strength, sacrifice, and dedication, wishing everyone a day filled with love and time with those who matter most.
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35th Anniversary Community Giveaway
Preferred Towing is celebrating 35 years by giving away 35 custom building block rotator kits across 2026 as random acts of tow truck kindness. The program launched with a presentation to Josh Boyce from Blackburn Media, and recipients are asked to share photos and tag the company on social media using the campaign hashtags.
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35th anniversary celebration
Preferred Towing posted on May 1, 2026 that they were enjoying 35th anniversary celebrations with their team, marking three and a half decades in business. The brief note focuses on an internal staff celebration and the company milestone rather than public events or ticketed activities.
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Customer reviews and employee shoutouts
Preferred Towing posted customer reviews celebrating Kris, Brian, and Jayme for fast response and professional, friendly service on May 1 2026. Reviewers singled out Kris for his upbeat demeanor and Brian for helping during terrible weather, and a final quoted message thanked "Chris and Jamie" for a job well done.
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35th Anniversary Milestone
Preferred Towing is celebrating 35 years in business with a warm message thanking employees and customers and announcing a move into second generation leadership that will include Collin. The company frames the milestone as a legacy of service, teamwork, and commitment to the community.
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Thursday staff lunch and schedule update
Preferred Towing shared a warm staff update about a Thursday lunch of roasted chicken Caesar wraps with a maple bourbon chopped salad, and noted the author is taking Fridays off now. The post captures a friendly moment when the team was anxiously awaiting lunch after the author returned late from an errand.
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Office staff appreciation post
Preferred Towing published a staff appreciation post on 2026-04-25 thanking Carol, Heather, and Gloria for their behind the scenes work answering calls, coordinating schedules, and supporting customers. The message highlights professionalism, patience, and problem solving as essential to daily operations and invites the community to join in the thanks.
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New vintage tow truck acquisition
Preferred Towing celebrated its 35th anniversary by purchasing a 1953 Ford 525 12 ton Holmes Medium Duty tow truck on April 23, 2026. Collin and Gary said they are excited about making the vintage tow truck their own, highlighting the acquisition as a special addition to the company fleet.
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Congratulatory announcement for first fire truck
Preferred Towing posted a congratulatory message on April 21 celebrating Kris and the company's first fire truck. The short announcement offers a warm acknowledgement of a fleet milestone and is ideal to share with the team and local partners.
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Holiday greeting social post
Preferred Towing posted a short Easter greeting on 2026-04-05 saying, "From our family to yours, Happy Easter." The message is a friendly seasonal note without service hours or contact details. For holiday towing help, check Preferred Towing's official channels.
