top of page

About VATRO

THE BENEFITS OF BELONGING TO VATRO

VATRO is the representative voice of the towing professional in the Commonwealth of Virginia. We keep you informed about items of interest that are important to the towing industry. VATRO is managed by elected officers and Board of Directors. Your participation as an active member will strengthen VATRO's position with the state legislature and local governments in providing influence and guidance for the positive advancement of the towing industry in Virginia.

 

In 1979, seven Virginia towing operators began an organization for professional towers. The membership has grown from these early beginnings to a trade organization with over 125 voting and associate members. Chapter representation threads to all areas of the state.

 

REPRESENTATION AND LEGISLATION
VATRO provides legislative representation and a watchdog service at the General Assembly for all bills affecting the industry. Your interests are being affected on a local level with the chapters becoming more and more active within your local community legislators.

 

INFORMATION
As a VATRO member, you will receive information to help your business. “Vatro’s Virginia Towman" is our newsletter and bulletin to keep you abreast of what's happening not only in your backyard but also on a statewide level.

 

TRADE SHOW
VATRO has a mini-trade show as part of our annual meeting every year in the fall. We invite various vendors to be a part of this meeting.

 

TRAINING
We are now working in conjunction with the community college system to provide training at all local community colleges according to geographic interest. Not only will we be providing wrecker schools but in addition, effective communication, dispatch etiquette, and driver manners. VATRO is offering a large plethora of schools, times and locations to fit your needs.

 

SCRAP METAL PROGRAM
We all have concerns about ground water contamination and to provide our member with alternatives in disposal of junk autos left at their doorsteps, VATRO has worked in conjunction with local scrap metal recyclers to provide a “whole car” disposal program.

 

GET HOOKED UP WITH DMV 
We are proud to have been pivotal in working with DMV to get you online to obtain your transcripts. We can help you get “hooked up” at the source.

 

OTHER BENEFITS OFFERED....

  • Discounted uniform services

  • Discounted processing by credit card servicing company. *Business insurance competitive rates.

  • Life insurance through associate members

  • Health Insurance through associate members.

  • Collection companies

  • Wire rope and sling products

  • Lien and Title work at a discounted rate

  • Tow truck equipment, trucks, discounted tires and tools for VATRO members.

 

VATRO CODE OF ETHICS

  • Members shall encourage the American Free Enterprise system and promote a professional atmosphere in the towing and recovery industry in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

  • Each member owes a duty of integrity, fair dealing and courtesy to the general public in the operation of its business.

  • Cleanliness and neatness of equipment and drivers are important features of proper public contact.

  • Members shall comply with all city, county, state and federal laws and it shall be the duty of the Association to keep members informed of them and their application as well as the rules and regulations issued by all bodies designed to administer and enforce such laws.

  • No member shall do anything or make any utterance which conceivably might injure the reputation of any members or non-member competitor.

  • Member shall employ truth and accuracy in advertising and solicitation, and shall honor any commitments made in the course of business.

  • Members shall bring to the attention of the Association any information believed to be a violation of any law or regulation and aid in the enforcement of all laws and regulations.

  • Members shall strive to improve their internal methods and strengthen their economic well being to the end of being better able to serve the public and confirm to their Code of Ethics.

  • Members shall consider the finding of a VATRO Grievance Committee binding.

 

MORE ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ARE BEING SOUGHT EVERY DAY TO BRING YOU MORE BENEFITS FOR YOUR MEMBERSHIP!!

bottom of page