Towing Training and Certification You Can Trust

The American Towing & Recovery Institute (ATRI) provides towing training and certification programs designed to elevate safety, professionalism, and performance across the towing and recovery industry. Built by industry professionals, ATRI delivers hands-on education, experienced instruction, and nationally recognized standards that prepare tow operators and company leaders to operate safely, confidently, and compliantly in real-world conditions.

Industry-Recognized Towing Training & Certification Programs

ATRI offers practical, real-world training for tow operators at every stage of their career—from entry-level professionals to experienced operators and company leaders. Our programs combine structured classroom instruction with hands-on scenarios that reflect the realities of roadside operations, traffic incident management, and complex recovery situations encountered in the field.
Each course is led by experienced instructors who understand the challenges faced by towing professionals and teach proven techniques that improve safety, efficiency, and decision-making under pressure. Training scenarios are designed to mirror real working conditions, allowing participants to apply best practices using modern equipment and industry-accepted procedures.
ATRI’s approach emphasizes situational awareness, risk assessment, and safety-first execution. Operators learn how to properly evaluate scenes, communicate effectively with team members and responding agencies, and perform tasks in a way that protects both personnel and the motoring public. This hands-on methodology ensures students leave with skills they can immediately apply on the job—not just theory.
By focusing on practical application and continuous improvement, ATRI training helps operators build confidence, reduce incidents, and elevate overall performance. The result is safer roadways, stronger teams, and a higher standard of professionalism across the towing and recovery industry.

Upcoming Towing Training and Recovery Classes

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Why Choose ATRI for Towing Education?

Towing training and certification are at the core of everything we do at the American Towing & Recovery Institute (ATRI).
The American Towing & Recovery Institute (ATRI) provides towing training and certification programs designed to elevate safety, professionalism, and performance across the towing and recovery industry. Built by industry professionals, ATRI delivers hands-on education, experienced instruction, and nationally recognized standards to help tow operators and company leaders operate safely, confidently, and compliantly.
Our towing training and certification programs combine classroom instruction with real-world scenarios that reflect roadside operations, traffic incident management, and complex recovery environments.

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Hands-On Training Led by Industry Experts

ATRI’s training programs are led by experienced towing and recovery professionals with decades of real-world knowledge. Our instructors are active industry leaders who understand the realities of roadside operations, complex recoveries, and traffic incident management.
Each course emphasizes hands-on, practical training using modern equipment and proven techniques that reflect current industry standards. Participants learn how to assess risk, make sound decisions, and apply safety-first practices in real-world scenarios.
By learning directly from industry experts, students gain practical skills, confidence, and situational awareness they can apply immediately—leading to safer operations, stronger performance, and better outcomes on every call.

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Advancing Safety, Professionalism, and Performance

ATRI training helps reduce risk, improve efficiency, and strengthen partnerships with law enforcement and municipalities. By investing in education and certification, companies build stronger teams, improve roadway safety, and elevate the public perception of the towing and recovery industry.

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📍Corporate Headquarters
7870 Mexico Road
Saint Peters, MO 63376

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

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