Towing Companies Trade Associations

Arizona Professional Towing & Recovery Association (APTRA)

Arizona’s statewide trade group for towing and recovery companies; focuses on legislative advocacy at the capitol, training, networking, and member benefits.

https://www.aptra.net/ Membership: 120

California Tow Truck Association (CTTA)

Largest statewide towing association in the U.S. West; provides training/certification, regulatory advocacy (via TROC), chapters, events, and member programs. Public filings note it administers 11 chapters representing over 400 tow company members.

https://ctta.com/ Membership: 400

Empire State Towing & Recovery Association (ESTRA)

New York’s statewide towing association since 1980; emphasizes education, legislative advocacy, networking, and an annual tow show.

https://www.estrany.org/ Membership: 180

Garden State Towing Association (GSTA)

New Jersey’s statewide voice for towers since 1987; supports training, legislative advocacy, a member directory and scholarships.

https://gsta.org/ Membership: 200

Professional Towing & Recovery Operators of Illinois (PTROI)

Illinois statewide association serving towing and recovery operators; focuses on advocacy, member education, legal/regulatory updates, and member networking.

https://www.ptroi.com/ Membership: 200

Missouri Tow Truck Association (MTTA)

Statewide association for Missouri towers; provides advocacy, events, and resources to promote a fair operating climate for towing companies.

https://www.motowtruck.com/ Membership: 150

Nevada State Towing Association (NSTA)

Nevada’s statewide towing association; offers legislative advocacy, member programs, and a directory, with tiered dues based on fleet size.

https://nvtowassoc.com/ Membership: 120

New Hampshire Towing Association (NHTA)

New Hampshire’s towing association; supports members with networking, training and statewide advocacy.

http://www.nhtowingassociation.org/ Membership: 80

Towing & Recovery Professionals of North Carolina (TRPNC)

North Carolina’s statewide group advancing towers’ interests through legislative advocacy, discounted training, and events (e.g., Mid-Atlantic Tow Show & Expo).

https://nctowing.org/ Membership: 150

Towing & Recovery Association of Ohio (TRAO)

Ohio’s statewide towing association; hosts the Midwest Regional Tow Show, provides training, discounts, and active legislative engagement.

https://trao.org/ Membership: 250

Oregon Tow Truck Association (OTTA)

Oregon’s statewide towing association (founded 1978); ‘one voice’ for professional towers with lobbying, training, and owner-focused programming.

https://oregontowtruckassociation.com/ Membership: 120

Pennsylvania Towing Association (PTA)

Pennsylvania’s statewide towing association (est. 1986); focuses on advocacy with state police and agencies, member updates, and training.

https://patowing.com/ Membership: 200

Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida (PWOF)

Florida’s towing association (est. 1977) based in Orlando; provides member services, legislative advocacy, and industry resources.

http://www.pwof.org/ Membership: 300

Southwest Tow Operators (Texas)

Texas-based association (founded 2007) focused on operator safety, certification testing, continuing education, and legislative advocacy.

https://www.swtowop.org/ Membership: 300

Statewide Towing Association (Massachusetts)

Massachusetts’ statewide association (since 1970); provides training via its academy, industry discounts, advocacy, and safety initiatives.

https://statewidetowing.org/ Membership: 200

Tennessee Tow Truck Association (TTTA)

Tennessee’s statewide towing association; maintains a large public member directory and supports towers with networking and advocacy.

https://www.tenntowtruckassoc.com/ Membership: 150

Towing & Recovery Association of America (TRAA)

The national trade association and ‘voice of America’s towing industry’ since 1979; leads federal advocacy, operator education, and representation with agencies.

https://traaonline.com/ Membership: 1,000

Towing & Recovery Association of Washington (TRAW)

Washington State’s towing association (since 1958) advocating on legislation, working with WSP/WDOT, and providing industry education.

http://www.towingandrecovery.net/ Membership: 200

Towing & Recovery Professionals of Colorado (TRPC)

Colorado’s statewide towing association; organizes chapters, offers training, and maintains a Widows & Orphans/Survivor Fund alongside legislative advocacy.

https://www.trpc.co/ Membership: 150

Wisconsin Towing Association (WTA)

Wisconsin’s towing association (a division of the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association); promotes safety, education, and a positive business climate for towers.

https://towing.witruck.org/ Membership: 150