Prescribed Tow Service and Storage Rates and Fares

(as filed with the Ministry of Transportation under the TSSEA)

Basic Towing Service

Type and Service	Rate Structure	Amount
Towing: Basic tow, towed vehicle up to 4,536 kg GVWR	Base rate	$1,050.00
Towing: Basic tow, towed vehicle from 4,536.1 – 11,793 kg GVWR	Base rate	$2,350.00
Towing: Basic tow, towed vehicle more than 11,793 kg GVWR	Base rate	$3,500.00
Towing: Extended Tow, up to 4,536 kg GVWR	Per kilometre	$6.00
Towing: Extended Tow, 4,536.1 – 11,793 kg GVWR	Per kilometre	$8.00
Towing: Extended Tow, more than 11,793 kg GVWR	Per kilometre	$10.00
Towing: Standing-by, tow driver	Per hour	$1,500.00
Towing: En route travel	Per kilometre	$1,200.00
Towing: Clearing debris	Per hour	$200.00

Recovery Services

Type and Service	Rate Structure	Amount
Recovery – Tow Trucks: Rotator boom 75 tons or higher	Per hour	$1,550.00
Recovery – Rotator boom 70 tons	Per hour	$1,500.00
Recovery – Rotator boom 65 tons	Per hour	$1,450.00
Recovery – Rotator boom 60 tons	Per hour	$1,400.00
Recovery – Rotator boom 55 tons	Per hour	$1,850.00
Recovery – Rotator boom 50 tons	Per hour	$1,800.00
Recovery – Rotator boom 45 tons	Per hour	$1,700.00
Recovery – Rotator boom 40 tons	Per hour	$1,650.00
Recovery – Fixed boom 50 tons or higher	Per hour	$1,600.00
Recovery – Fixed boom 45 tons	Per hour	$1,300.00
Recovery – Fixed boom 40 tons	Per hour	$1,550.00
Recovery – Fixed boom 35 tons	Per hour	$1,500.00
Recovery – Fixed boom 30 tons	Per hour	$1,450.00
Recovery – Fixed boom 25 tons	Per hour	$1,400.00
Recovery – Fixed boom 20 tons	Per hour	$1,350.00
Recovery – Fixed boom 15 tons	Per hour	$1,300.00
Recovery – Fixed boom 10 tons	Per hour	$1,250.00
Recovery – Tow truck (no certified capacity / flatbed tilt load)	Per hour	$1,200.00
Recovery – Equipment: Air cushions	Per event	$2,000.00
Recovery – Equipment: Lighting / Light stand	Per event	$2,000.00
Recovery – Equipment: Roll-off bin	Per event	$2,500.00
Recovery – Specialized vehicles: Backhoe loader	Per hour	$750.00
Recovery – Specialized vehicles: Front-end loader	Per hour	$750.00
Recovery – Specialized vehicles: Fork-lift	Per hour	$400.00
Recovery – Specialized vehicles: Skid steer	Per hour	$400.00
Recovery – Specialized vehicles: Underground extraction vehicle	Per hour	$750.00
Recovery – Specialized vehicles: Dump truck	Per hour	$750.00
Recovery – Specialized vehicles: Truck tractor	Per hour	$450.00
Recovery – Specialized vehicles: Flatbed trailer	Per hour	$1,200.00
Recovery – Specialized vehicles: Float trailer	Per hour	$450.00
Recovery – Specialized vehicles: Van trailer	Per hour	$450.00
Recovery – Support vehicles: Incident response vehicle with tools and materials	Per hour	$450.00
Recovery – Support vehicles: Response vehicle with 360° beacon/lamp	Per hour	$450.00
Recovery – Labour: Casual Labour	Per hour	$300.00
Recovery – Labour: Specialized Labour (scene supervisor / recovery coordinator / safety coordinator)	Per hour	$300.00
Recovery – Labour: Specialized Labour (mechanic / rigger)	Per hour	$300.00

Storage Rates

Type and Service	Rate Structure	Amount
After-hours access	Per event	$100.00
Indoor storage, vehicle length > 12.5 m	Per day	$500.00
Indoor storage, 6.51 m – 12.5 m	Per day	$400.00
Indoor storage, ≤ 6.5 m	Per day	$300.00
Outdoor storage, vehicle length > 12.5 m	Per day	$400.00
Outdoor storage, 6.51 m – 12.5 m	Per day	$300.00
Outdoor storage, ≤ 6.5 m	Per day	$200.00

Note: Ottawa J. Paola Towing & Recovery Inc. operates in full compliance with the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act (2021). Rates shown are the maximum approved rates filed with the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario. Actual charges may vary depending on service type, distance, and vehicle size. All rates exclude HST.