Towing And Recovery
Training Classes With I-TECC
Now more than ever, it is important that operators have the proper training that will allow them to be safe during towing and recovery operations.
Safety is our number one concern at I-TECC, that is why we offer a wide range of towing and recovery classes so that all operators have a chance to learn and fully understand the key fundamentals of towing and recovery safety.
We’re committed to providing high quality education and training. We believe this in turn provides increased public and highway safety.
We offer multiple classes, that will allow you get the training you need:
Level I Towing & Recovery Training
Level II Towing & Recovery Training
Level III Towing & Recovery Training
Level IV Towing & Recovery Training
Rotator Training
Hybrid / EV Training
Level I – Fundamentals Towing/Recovery Course
Our Level I course is a Twelve (12) Hours Classroom, Hands-On and In-Class Exam. You will learn all the fundamentals you need to pass the level 1 exam and get your certification.
In your class with I-TECC you will learn:
- Operator Safety, Prepared and Compliance
- Vehicle Inspections
- Traffic Control, Equipment Safety and Safety of the Motoring Public
- Tow Capacity Calculation
- Light Duty Lift and Tow using Wheel Lift
- Dolly use and operation
- Resistance Introduction
- Towing Truck/Winching Source Anchor-Ability Calculation
- Passenger Vehicle Recovery Techniques
- Carrier/Flatbed/Rollback Operations
- Rigging Use, Ratings and Inspections
- Snatch Block Use Introduction
- Introduction – Hybrid and Electric Vehicle – Handling, Transport and Storage Concerns
- Passenger Vehicle Up-Righting Techniques –Conducted during T.I.M.’s Training
Current Level I Courses Offered
| Date | Location |
| March 11-12, 2025 | Santiam Wrecker Sales – 147 6th St., Lyons, OR 97358 |
| May 13-14, 2025 | Santiam Wrecker Sales – 147 6th St., Lyons, OR 97358 |
| September 23-24, 2025 | Santiam Wrecker Sales – 147 6th St., Lyons, OR 97358 |
| October 14-15, 2025 | Santiam Wrecker Sales – 147 6th St., Lyons, OR 97358 |
Level II – Towing/Recovery Course
Our Level II course is a Sixteen (16) Hours Classroom, Hands-On and In-Class Exam. You will learn all the fundamentals you need to pass the level 1 exam and get your certification.
In your class with I-TECC you will learn:
- Resistance Review
- Advanced Resistance Calculations
- Gradient Resistance Calculation
- Weight Transfer
- Light Duty Recovery Techniques
- Medium Duty Towing Techniques with Multiple Fork Options
- Rear Tow – Tractor/Box Truck/School Bus
- Tow Truck/Winching Source Anchor-Ability Techniques
- Lift Capacity Calculation
- Winching Lay Ups and Calculating Line Load
- Medium Duty Up-Righting Techniques
- What is True Line Load?
Current Level II Courses Offered
| Date | Location |
| May 15-16, 2025 | Santiam Wrecker Sales – 147 6th St., Lyons, OR 97358 |
| October 16-17, 2025 | Santiam Wrecker Sales – 147 6th St., Lyons, OR 97358 |
Level III – Towing/Recovery Course
Our Level III course is a Sixteen (16) Hours Classroom, Hands-On and In-Class Exam. You will learn all the fundamentals you need to pass the level 1 exam and get your certification.
In your class with I-TECC you will learn:
- Operator Safety, Prepared and Compliance
- Traffic Control, Equipment Safety and Safety of the Motoring Public
- Resistance Introduction Vehicle Inspections
- Tow Truck/Winching Source Anchor-Ability Calculation
- Tow Capacity Calculation
- Medium Duty Lift and Tow using Axle Forks/Spring Hanger Forks, etc.
- Rear Truck Tractor Fork and Sling Towing Techniques
- Air System Fundamentals and Familiarization
- Driveline Component Identification, Removal and U-Joint Inspection
- Tractor Trailer Recovery Techniques
- Rim and Tire Attachment Options for Recovery
- Additional Surface Types of Resistance Calculations
- Rigging Use, Ratings and Inspections
- Optional Winching Attachments
- Snatch Block Use Introduction
- Straight Truck/Box Truck Up-Righting
- Advanced Resistance Calculations – Gradient and Weight Transfer
- Introduction – Hybrid and Electric Vehicle – Handling, Transport and Storage Concerns
- Tractor Trailer Up-Righting Techniques
Current Level III Courses Offered
| Date | Location |
Level IV – Towing/Recovery Course
Our Level III course is a Sixteen (16) Hours Classroom, Hands-On and In-Class Exam. You will learn all the fundamentals you need to pass the level 1 exam and get your certification.
In your class with I-TECC you will learn:
- Operator Safety, Prepared and Compliance
- Traffic Control, Equipment Safety and Safety of the Motoring Public
- Resistance Introduction Vehicle Inspections
- Tow Truck/Winching Source Anchor-Ability Calculation
- Tow Capacity Calculation
- Medium Duty Lift and Tow using Axle Forks/Spring Hanger Forks, etc.
- Rear Truck Tractor Fork and Sling Towing Techniques
- Air System Fundamentals and Familiarization
- Driveline Component Identification, Removal and U-Joint Inspection
- Tractor Trailer Recovery Techniques
- Rim and Tire Attachment Options for Recovery
- Additional Surface Types of Resistance Calculations
- Rigging Use, Ratings and Inspections
- Optional Winching Attachments
- Snatch Block Use Introduction
- Straight Truck/Box Truck Up-Righting
- Advanced Resistance Calculations – Gradient and Weight Transfer
- Introduction – Hybrid and Electric Vehicle – Handling, Transport and Storage Concerns
- Tractor Trailer Up-Righting Techniques
Current Level IV Courses Offered
| Date | Location |
Rotator Training Course
Our Rotator course is a Eight (8) Hours Classroom, Hands-On and In-Class Exam. You will learn all the fundamentals you need to pass the level 1 exam and get your certification.
In your class with I-TECC you will learn:
- Operator Safety, Prepared and Compliance
- Traffic Control, Equipment Safety and Safety of the Motoring Public
- Resistance Introduction Vehicle Inspections
- Tow Truck/Winching Source Anchor-Ability Calculation
- Tow Capacity Calculation
- Medium Duty Lift and Tow using Axle Forks/Spring Hanger Forks, etc.
- Rear Truck Tractor Fork and Sling Towing Techniques
- Air System Fundamentals and Familiarization
- Driveline Component Identification, Removal and U-Joint Inspection
- Tractor Trailer Recovery Techniques
- Rim and Tire Attachment Options for Recovery
- Additional Surface Types of Resistance Calculations
- Rigging Use, Ratings and Inspections
- Optional Winching Attachments
- Snatch Block Use Introduction
- Straight Truck/Box Truck Up-Righting
- Advanced Resistance Calculations – Gradient and Weight Transfer
- Introduction – Hybrid and Electric Vehicle – Handling, Transport and Storage Concerns
- Tractor Trailer Up-Righting Techniques
Rotator Level IV Courses Offered
| Date | Location |
Hybrid / EV Training
Our level Hybrid/Electric/Alternate Fuel Training will cover alternate fueled vehicles, i.e. CNG (compressed natural gas), LNG (liquid natural gas), LPG ( Liquid propane gas), H2 (hydrogen), gasoline and diesel, Electric vehicles – battery only propulsion, Hybrid vehicles – combination of electric and I.C.E. (internal combustion engine).
The training is broken into instructional segments:
- Identifying, Understanding and Theory.
- PPE (personal protection equipment)
- Vehicle stabilization, imbolization and disabling.
- Emergency operations, fire concerns and environmental issues.
- Computer overrides and low voltage battery jump starts.
- Winching, Relocation, Transport and Tow practices and porceedures.
Current Hybrid / EV Training Classes We Offer
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Why Take Towing And Recovery Training Classes With I-TECC?
We’re committed to providing high quality education and training.
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