Elkhart, IN August 29th & 30th
The 2-Day Light & Medium Duty Towing & Recovery Certification brings together Tom’s 24 Hour Towing and the American Towing & Recovery Institute (ATRI) for an in-depth training experience designed for today’s towing professionals. This hands-on course combines classroom instruction with real-world field exercises to address modern towing and recovery challenges, with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and practical problem solving. Participants will spend the mornings learning key concepts through interactive presentations and the afternoons applying those skills in live scenarios alongside industry instructors. Students who successfully complete the course will earn an official certification recognizing their commitment to professional training and safe towing operations.
What You’ll Learn in the 2-Day Light & Medium Duty Training
Class Schedule & Location
Location: 25634 Woodlawn Ave Elkart, IN 46514
Day 1 (Light-Duty): August 29th, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Day 2 (Medium-Duty): August 30th, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Instructors: JT Reasor & Travis True
Course Structure
Mornings: We will kick off with a visual interactive presentation conducted in a business meeting format. We will provide manuals for each student to use and keep.
Afternoons: The balance of the day will be spent in the field working as a group and breaking into teams for hands-on exercises in different situations.
Certification: Each student who passes the towing and recovery courses will receive a certificate and an arm patch (mailed to you within 2-3 weeks).
Pricing
Per Attendee: $595
What You’ll Learn:
* Safe & Efficient Towing Techniques
* Modern Vehicle Recovery Methods
* Proper Hook-Up & Securement
* Damage Prevention Strategies
* Flatbed & Wheel Lift Operations
* Winching & Rigging Fundamentals
* Traffic Scene Safety
* Hybrid & EV Considerations
* Equipment Inspection & Maintenance
* Recovery Planning & Decision Making
* Hands-On Practical Training
* Real-World Instructor-Led Demonstrations
