Past Events

Basic Light Duty Tow Truck Operator One Day Hands-On Training Class -  May 16, 2023 Held at “Together Place Church” - 3860 Flowerfield Road, Blaine, MN 55014 The one day course focuses on the basics of everyday towing with a 1-ton, flatbed, basic hook-ups, use of dollies, and wheel lifts with limited classroom instructed by Ron Feist, Ron Gardas Jr. and the Minnesota Professional Towing Association Board of Directors. Registration: May 2023 Light duty Tow School  

As Electric Vehicles (EV’s) become more popular on Minnesota and regional highways, MPTA has partnered up with EVsafe for a training class on Wednesday, June 28th from 8:00am to 11:00am at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Roseville. At this time, MPTA is hosting a morning class with a maximum of 50 students and may add another class in the afternoon if there are more attendees. This class consists of three hours of combined Presentation/Classroom and Hands-on training.   Please feel…

This two day course will focus on the advanced towing and recovery including basic/advanced hook-ups and roll-overs/embankments with hands-on training instructed by Ron Feist, Ron Gardas Jr. and the Minnesota Professional Towing Association Board of Directors.   2 Day Advanced Light Duty Tow School Registration Form    

"The Eve of Destruction" Saturday, September 16, 2023 Elko Speedway, 26350 France Avenue, Elko, MN   Elko Invite, Registration Form & Sponsorship Form  

The one day course will focus on the basics of everyday towing of heavy duty equipment with hands-on training instructed by the Minnesota Professional Towing Association Board of Directors. 7:30am-4:30pm 1 Day Basic Heavy Duty Registration Form

1- Day Basic Light Duty Hands-On Training Class Wednesday, May 15, 2024 DoubleTree By Hilton- 2540 Cleveland Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113 The one day course focuses on the basics of everday towing with a 1-ton, flatbed, basic hook-ups, use of dollies, and wheel lifts with limited classroom instructed by Ron Feist, Ron Gardas Jr., and the Minnesota Professional Towing Association Board of Directors. Registration Forms need to be turned in no later than May 10th! Registration Form