Tow Operator Training is essential for reducing risk, improving recovery efficiency, and building confident operators who can safely handle everything from light-duty to heavy-duty incidents. As towing technology, EV platforms, and roadway risks continue to evolve, professional Tow Operator Training is no longer optional—it’s a requirement for companies who want to protect their operators, equipment, and reputation.
In 2025–2026, Scomac Associates, LLC is delivering a full lineup of ERSCA-certified Tow Operator Training courses across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Each event blends classroom instruction with realistic hands-on field evolutions, ensuring operators learn not just the theory, but the practical skills they must apply on the job every day.
For a full overview of our Tow Operator Training programs, you can review our complete schedule anytime.
📅 2025–2026 Tow Operator Training Schedule
All courses below are taught by Certified ERSCA Instructor Chuck MacLellan.
December 12–14, 2025 – Essentials of Heavy-Duty Towing & Recovery (Wilkes-Barre, PA)
Registration: Register via ERSCA
January 17, 2026 – TIMS & EV Awareness (Dauphin County, PA)
Private in-house Tow Operator Training session (not open to the public).
January 31 – February 1, 2026 – Essentials of Standard Duty Towing & Recovery (Wilkes-Barre, PA)
Registration: Register via ERSCA
February 28, 2026 – Advanced Winching & Rigging Safety for Standard Duty (Wilkes-Barre, PA)
Registration: Register via ERSCA
March 1, 2026 – Electric Vehicle Operations Training (Wilkes-Barre, PA)
Registration: Register via ERSCA
April 1–2, 2026 – Advanced Winching & Rigging Safety for Heavy Duty (Wilkes-Barre, PA)
Registration: Register via ERSCA
April 18, 2026 – Electric Vehicle Operations Training (Waretown, NJ)
Registration: Register via ERSCA
May 16–17, 2026 – Advanced Winching & Rigging Safety for Heavy Duty (Buffalo, NY)
Host: MERJ Fleet Services
Registration: ERSCA link coming soon.
September 2026 – EV Operations Training (Elmira, NY)
Host: Rinwalske Towing
Registration: ERSCA link coming soon.
September 2026 – Advanced Winching & Rigging Safety for Standard Duty (Elmira, NY)
Host: Rinwalske Towing
Registration: ERSCA link coming soon.
Why Tow Operator Training Matters
Modern Tow Operator Training helps technicians identify hazards, manage line forces, handle EVs safely, and perform recoveries without unnecessary risk. Professional training leads to:
- Lower damage claims
- Faster, more controlled recoveries
- Better operator confidence
- Fewer injuries and near misses
- Improved customer satisfaction
Hands-On Tow Operator Training for All Divisions
Our Tow Operator Training courses include detailed hands-on evolutions such as:
- Winch line operation and resistance calculations
- Rigging selection, inspection, and safe application
- Light-, medium-, and heavy-duty towing techniques
- EV securement and high-voltage hazard identification
- TIMS and roadway safety process development
- Air brake awareness and equipment rating education
Additional Training Courses
- Forklift Operator Certification
- MEWP / Aerial Lift Operator Training
- EV Incident Response for Fire, EMS, Police
- Private in-house operator training
- Rigging assistance and equipment sourcing
External Resources
Learn more about ERSCA-certified Tow Operator Training programs: ERSCA Official Website
Contact Scomac Associates, LLC
Scomac Associates, LLC
Mountain Top, PA
Email: chuck@scomacassllc.com
Phone: 570-899-1210
Website: www.scomacassllc.com
What Makes Professional Tow Operator Training Essential?
Professional Tow Operator Training plays a major role in reducing preventable incidents, lowering equipment damage, and creating a safer work environment for every operator on your team. Modern towing equipment, EV platforms, and evolving roadway hazards require structured training—not just experience behind the wheel. Companies that invest in training routinely see improvements in operator decision-making, scene management, and overall response efficiency.
Many towing companies also report stronger customer satisfaction when operators are trained to handle recoveries professionally and communicate clearly on scene. Training reinforces proper equipment use, safe rigging principles, and methods for reducing unnecessary wear and tear on trucks, winch lines, chains, and straps. As towing operations become more complex, investing in Tow Operator Training ensures your staff is prepared for the challenges of today’s industry.
Whether your company handles light-duty, standard-duty, heavy-duty, or a mix of all three, consistent training helps establish a predictable, safe, and professional standard across your entire team. Scomac Associates’ training programs are designed to support operators at every skill level—from new hires to seasoned heavy-duty veterans—giving them the confidence and competency to perform safely and effectively.
See our full Tow Operator Training schedule for 2025–2026.