William R. Tomlinson

Bill Tomlinson grew’into the industry through his fathers’ towing business which was established in 1946. During school, Bill drove a tow truck at night and on weekends, until he was able t0 join the firm as a full time employee. Bill bought the family business in 1966 and with his wife Barb, has gone on…

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Wilfred A. Clearwater

Buster first became involved in the Towing Industry in early 1939 when he answered an ad in a Vancouver newspaper to become a tow truck driver for Vancouver Auto Towing. Six years later he joined with a local salvage firm to install a Manley hand crank unit on a surplus military chassis as a means…

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Roger J. Dines

Roger Dines first entered the towing industry following active service in the U.S. Navy Seabees and went on to establish one of the most modern and professional operations in North America. In fact, one industry authority observed that each of Roger’s units is always fully equipped and road-ready for any situation. But Roger is much…

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Robert E. Brough

In 1950, Bob started in the heavy trucking/transportation business, but his interests soon turned to towing. In 1973 he joined Fruehauf Corporation and immediately became involved in the development and sales of towing equipment. In 1979 he was instrumental in the development of one of the first heavy duty add on underlifts. While with Fruehauf,…

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Gladys E. Johnston

Gladys Johnston was a person of considerable commitment and achievement. She fulfilled the admission requirements to the Hall of Fame in all respects. Her contributions to, and on behalf of the towing industry are many, any one of which alone would support her election to the Hall of Fame. Just to name a few, Gladys…

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Donald L. Rolling

Don traces his path into the towing industry automotive service that began, in 1964. He: bought his first tow truck in 1969 and began to build a towing operation that eventually far overshadowed his other business interest. In 1975 don purchased several acres of land where he went on to build his present terminal. Today…

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David W. Walsgroove

Before World War II, Dave’s father ran a delivery service and repair facility from a small shop on the East side of the Turnpike Road, as it was called in those days. They serviced the towing and recovery needs of an emerging “land Army”, local farmers and others with a modified Armstrong Siddeley. Young Dave…

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