American Towing & Recovery Institute

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Welcome

At American Towing & Recovery Institute, our mission is dedicated to providing top-notch continuing education for towing and recovery professionals. Our mission is to enhance the skills and knowledge of our students, ensuring they excel in a rapidly evolving industry. We stand beside our position on there is not just 1 way for recoveries.

Current Towing and Recovery Continuing Education Classes

Lake Station, IN – Oct 25th – 26th, 2025 Advanced Level Rotator & Recovery Class

Upcoming Towing and Recovery Continuing Education Classes 2 Day / 16 Hour Course in Lake Station, IN hosted by Waffco Towing with Worldwide as our Meal Sponsor.


Class schedule is:
Saturday, October 25 – 9 am – 6 pm + Lunch
Sunday, Oct 26 – 9 am – 4 pm + Lunch

*Register by October 9th and save $100 off registration fee of $795 per attendee.
 
This class will focus on:

Heavy duty recovery and winching of large track equipment.
Off road recovery in simulated real world conditions during hands on sessions. 
Complex winching and rigging methods. 
Comprehensive recovery techniques exposed during hands on sessions.

Enterprise, AL – Nov 7th – 9th, 2025 Light Duty & Recovery Class OR 16 Hour Heavy Duty Towing & Recovery Class

Register by October 24th and save $100 off registration fee of $395 per attendee for 8 hour class or $695 for our 16 hour class.

Upcoming 8 Hour Light Duty and Recovery OR 16 Hour Heavy Duty Towing and Recovery (+Some Rotator) Continuing Education Classes in Enterprise, AL hosted by Kevin Goodyear Towing November 7th – 9th, 2025. Sponsored by Crouch’s Wrecker!

Class schedule is:
8 Hour Light Duty and Recovery: 
Friday, November 7th – 9 am – 6 pm

16 Hour Heavy Duty Towing and Recovery (+Some Rotator): 
Saturday, November 8th – 9 am – 6 pm 
Sunday, November 9th – 9am – 4pm

8 Hour Advanced Level Light Duty Towing & Recovery Course includes: 
• Recovery techniques, hook up points using modern cars & flatbed/rollback trucks.
• Rigging methods & other techniques both in the classroom & during hands on sessions
• Factory direct information on towing & transporting late model luxury vehicles
• Most up to date popular Electric Vehicle towing instruction


16-hour Heavy Duty Towing & Recovery Course includes: 

• Heavy Duty up-righting & advanced towing techniques
• Complex rigging methods examined and deployed
• DOT & OSHA compliant information provided
• Modern truck towing tactics, air hook-ups and more
• Incident management procedures
• Real world hands-on participation 

Register by October 24th and save $100 off registration fee of $395 per attendee for 8 hour class or $695 for our 16 hour class.

Lake Charles, LA – Nov 15th or 16th, 2025 Light Duty & Heavy Duty Class

Register by October 30th and save $100 off registration fee of $395 per attendee!

Upcoming Towing and Recovery Continuing Education Classes in Lake Charles, LA hosted by LA Towing Association November 15-16, 2025.


Class schedule is:
Light Duty : Saturday, November 15 – 9 am – 6 pm
Heavy Duty : Sunday, November 16 – 9 am – 6 pm
 
8 Hour Advanced Level Light Duty Towing & Recovery Course includes: 
• Recovery techniques, hook up points using modern cars & flatbed/rollback trucks.
• Rigging methods & other techniques both in the classroom & during hands on sessions
• Factory direct information on towing & transporting late model luxury vehicles
• Most up to date popular Electric Vehicle towing instruction


8 hour Heavy Duty Towing & Recovery Course includes: 
• Heavy Duty up-righting & towing techniques
• Complex rigging methods examined and deployed  
• DOT & OSHA compliant information provided
• Modern truck towing tactics, air hook ups and more

Get in Touch

We are here to help!

📍Corporate Headquarters
6041 N. Lindbergh Blvd.
Hazelwood, MO 63042

📍 Training Facility
3991 Elm Point Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63301

📞 Phone: (910) 747-9000 & (636) 800-ATRI
📠 Fax: (910) 486-8930
📧 Email: info@amtowsignup.org