Princess Auto Wrecking began in 1933. Harvey Tallman bought the company in 1942 with the money he received when he sold his beloved International Truck. Today, H. Tallman International is the Tallman family owned company that operates the iconic Canadian retailer Princess Auto; the Princess Auto Foundation which provides financial assistance to the tradespeople of tomorrow; The Tallman Foundation which provides financial assistance and support to high school students entering post secondary education; as well as the Celebrating Our Differences Foundation and Tallman Investments.