It went away from the ‘good-ole-boy’ with a pick-up to an actual industry.
With the changes came the Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) in 1996. This changed the face of snow plow services. Soon the seasonal contractors began to fade, though many still operate, it became a business (snow and ice management).
As with most changes the snow plow services saw the inclusion of proper training and the institutions to train would be snow removers.
Now You Can Get Certified
They training cost and course vary depending on where you go. Some of the training academies are:
Snow Plow Equipment
If you’re in the market for equipment used for snow plow services, there are a few links to help point you in the right direction. As usual these are not the only snow removal equipment suppliers and/or manufactures but can give you a good start in your research.
Places Where You Can Learn All About Snow Plow Services
There is a ton of information out there now available for those wishing to learn more, beside the SIMA.