By Dave Branco

Tow Plow

Tow plow increases efficiency with one driver clearing twice as much road

Nov 9, 2022 | 3:01 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – Yellowhead Road & Bridge is tasked with maintaining the highways and rural roads in the Prince George region. Recently, YRB added a tow plow that can clear snow from a two-lane road in one pass.

“ It’s also a safety factor for our guys. When you’re dealing with blowing snow and working in tandem, the second truck has to back off a little bit from the first truck just to maintain visibility.”

Ben Scott General Manager, Yellowhead Road & Bridge Fort George

The Tow Plow can spread traction material and a tank for dispensing liquids for snow and ice control. Traditionally arterial highways are plowed with two plow trucks working in tandem.

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This is the first time this kind of equipment has operated in the region. The equipment operates at highway speeds and, in a moment, can move unexpectedly.

YRB says the Tow Plow system can increase the surface clearing of highways with less fuel. The system also frees the second operator to maintain other roads.