activities · 12
what they do
direct service · 5
- Hosts member meetings and events Member Meetings and ConventionsOrganizes regular in-person gatherings for members, including an annual general membership meeting with lunch and four regional meetings across Arizona each year to facilitate idea exchange and input collection.
- Provides financial assistance programs Financial & Wellness Support for Law Enforcement FamiliesOffers financial support to families of towing and recovery workers who have died in the line of duty and contributes funding to the Arizona Auto Theft Task Force RATTLERS program for stolen vehicle recovery operations.
- Providing financial assistance to families of fallen towing industry workers Financial & Wellness Support for Law Enforcement FamiliesProvides financial assistance to families of towing and recovery industry workers who have died in the line of service.
- Providing financial support to the Arizona Auto Theft Task Force Financial & Wellness Support for Law Enforcement FamiliesProvides financial assistance to the Arizona Auto Theft Task Force RATTLERS program to support their stolen vehicle recovery division.
- Sells branded merchandise promoting road safety Branded Apparel and Merchandise SalesSells apparel and accessories featuring "Slow Down Move Over" messaging, including t-shirts for $25, coozies for $3.50, and license plates for $6.50, to promote awareness and generate revenue.
advocacy · 2
- Advocating for "Slow Down Move Over" awareness Targeted Road Safety Awareness CampaignsOrganizes a parade and awareness events for National Move Over Day and sells merchandise (coozies, license plates, t-shirts) with "Slow Down Move Over" messaging to promote road safety.
- Organizes National Move Over Day awareness events Targeted Road Safety Awareness CampaignsCoordinates a parade and related public awareness activities to promote the National Move Over Day campaign, emphasizing safety for towing and recovery personnel.
capacity building · 5
- Delivers training and professional development Journeyman & Supervisory Upgrade TrainingProvides industry-specific training programs for members, including scheduled WreckMaster 6/7 certification in November 2025.
- Facilitating member meetings and engagementHosts general membership meetings and holds four meetings across the state annually to gather input and share ideas with members.
- Manages membership services and benefits Insurance and Discounted Financial Services for MembersOffers online membership processing with immediate issuance of certificates, welcome letters, and logo stickers; administers a suite of member benefits including insurance, fuel, tire, finance, and credit card processing programs; and has implemented flexible dues payment options, including deferral until July 2025 for invoices issued before January 1, 2025.
- Offering member benefits and services Insurance and Discounted Financial Services for MembersEstablishes and provides benefit programs for members, including discounts and services related to fuel, environmental services, tow truck insurance, towing accessories, truck sales, workers compensation, finance, credit card processing, tire programs, and medical insurance. Also facilitates online membership processing.
- Providing professional training for towing professionals Workplace Safety Training & Compliance SupportWill provide WreckMaster 6/7 training in November 2025 to enhance the skills of towing professionals.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Advocacy for Towing Industry Essentiality and Safety advocacy_and_awarenessThe organization advocates for the recognition of the towing industry's essential role in Arizona and works to improve safety for tow operators by raising awareness about dangers and pushing for stricter "move over" laws through engagement with government stakeholders and participation in relevant committees.
- Advocacy for Towing Industry Essentiality and Safety advocacy_and_awarenessThe organization advocates for the recognition of the towing industry's essential role in Arizona and works to improve safety for roadside workers by raising awareness about dangers and pushing for stricter "move over" laws through engagement with government stakeholders and participation in relevant committees.
- Advocacy for towing industry essentiality and safety advocacyThe organization advocates for the recognition of towing as an essential service and works with government stakeholders and coalitions to improve incident management, quick clearance, and responder safety, particularly through strengthening 'Move Over' laws.
- Data privacy and digital compliance data_privacy_complianceEnsures customer data protection through restricted database access, employee training on privacy policies, enforcement of penalties for breaches, and use of anonymous cookies for site analytics.
- Member engagement and operational efficiency dues_process_simplificationEnhances member participation and organizational effectiveness through regular meetings, simplified dues processes, and online payment systems to improve convenience and streamline accounting.
- Public Awareness Campaigns for Roadside Safety public_awareness_campaignThe organization conducts public awareness campaigns, including using merchandise and participating in public events like parades on National Move Over Day, to promote the "Slow Down Move Over" message and educate the public about move over laws to protect roadside workers.
- Public Awareness through Campaigns and Merchandise public_awareness_campaignThe organization raises public awareness about roadside worker safety, specifically the 'Slow Down Move Over' message and related laws, by utilizing public events, parades, and merchandise sales.
- Public awareness campaigns for roadside safety public_awareness_campaignUses public events, National Move Over Day parades, and merchandise sales to promote the 'Slow Down Move Over' message and increase public compliance with safety laws protecting roadside workers.
- Strategic Organizational Development strategic_planningThe organization employs a four-step strategic plan to achieve its goals, focusing on encouraging safety, establishing itself as an authoritative voice, providing industry leadership, and optimizing its human and financial resources.
- Strategic organizational leadership and branding strategic_planningThe organization follows a structured strategic plan focused on promoting safety, establishing authority in the industry, providing leadership, and optimizing resources to achieve long-term goals.
- Streamlined Member Engagement and Operations member_convenience_and_efficiencyThe organization aims to enhance member convenience and operational efficiency by simplifying the dues payment process through structured options and an online payment system, and by conducting regular general meetings.
- Streamlining Member Operations and Convenience member_convenience_and_simplificationThe organization aims to simplify administrative processes for its members, specifically by offering structured payment options and an online system for membership dues to enhance convenience and efficiency.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Move Over Madness Golf Tournament
Annual event promoting awareness of the Move Over law and safety for roadside responders
National Move Over Day
Initiative to educate the public and advocate for stricter enforcement of Move Over laws
TIM Coalition Committee Participation
Engagement in traffic incident management planning with state and local stakeholders
WreckMaster 6/7 Training
Professional towing and recovery training program offered to members
relationships · 13
who they work with
- A Toe Truck Partner — Organization led by Director at Large Rob Kaufman of ARIZONA PROFESSIONAL TOWING AND
- All City Towing Partner — Organization led by Vice President Ryan Coburn of ARIZONA PROFESSIONAL TOWING AND
- Department of Public Safety Partner — Works to open communication lines, review cost increases, and negotiate rates and traffic incident management implementations.
- Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Government — Source for official information on Arizona's Move Over Law, referenced in APTRA's awareness efforts.
- E-Z Towing & Recovery LLC Partner — Organization led by President Daniel Thiem of ARIZONA PROFESSIONAL TOWING AND
- Energy Security Agency Partner — Provides referral support for electric vehicle-related inquiries.
- Frontier Towing Partner — Organization led by Director Jim Mooney of ARIZONA PROFESSIONAL TOWING AND
- International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum Partner — Collaborates on the Survivor Fund to support families of deceased towing and recovery workers.
- Media People International Partner — Webmaster for the organization.
- PHMSA Government — Provider of the Emergency Response Guidebook referenced on APTRA's helpful links page.
- Priority Towing Partner — Organization led by Director at Large Conor Gleason of ARIZONA PROFESSIONAL TOWING AND
- R&M Towing Partner — Organization led by Treasurer Claudia Porter of ARIZONA PROFESSIONAL TOWING AND
- Todd's Equipment Partner — Sponsored a general membership meeting held on February 19, 2026.