Dowagiac, MI May 29th – 31st, 2026
Join ATRI in Dowagiac, MI for a two-part continuing education weekend hosted by True’s Towing & Recovery on May 29–31. This training opportunity includes a 3-Hour EV Awareness & Response Certification on Friday, followed by a 2-Day Heavy Duty Towing & Recovery course on Saturday and Sunday. Designed for today’s real-world towing environment, this weekend delivers practical instruction on electric vehicle safety, modern recovery tactics, and heavy-duty operations—helping operators build confidence, improve compliance, and make safer decisions on scene, no matter what type of call comes in.
Course Schedule & What You’ll Learn (EV Certification + Heavy Duty Recovery)
Upcoming 3 Hour EV Certification 2 Day Heavy Duty Towing and Recovery with some Rotator hosted by True’s Towing & Recovery
Class schedule is:
EV Certification: Friday, May 29th – 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Heavy Duty : Saturday, May 30th – 9 am – 6 pm & Sunday, May 31st – 9 am – 4 pm
3 Hour Electric Vehicle (EV) Awareness & Response Course includes: $199 per attendee
• Key terminology, definitions, and EV identification methods
• Vehicle stabilization, lock-out/tag-out, and safety procedures
• Overview of changing vehicle construction and high-voltage systems
• Using manufacturer emergency response guides, rescue cards, and the EV-Clever app
• Accessing OEM towing and recovery procedures
• Safe rigging practices, including Tesla strap and soft-rigging applications
• Off-gassing, ignition and re-ignition risks, and responder safety strategies
• Submersion scenarios (freshwater vs. saltwater) and storage best practices
• Charging station awareness and defensive actions (fire blankets, isolators, etc.)
• Alternative fuel awareness — hydrogen, hybrid, and compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles
16 Hour Heavy Duty Towing & Recovery Course includes: $695 per attendee
• 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
Class Location & Hotel Recommendation:
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids
6569 Ckay Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
Hands On Location:
7834 Division Ave South
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
FEEL FREE TO PAY BY CHECK!
Just download the registration form below, fill it out, and mail it over to us!
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: GPTTI, LLC
MAIL CHECKS TO:
Cardinal Legacy Towing Group
7870 Mexico Road
Saint Peters, MO 63376
